Thanksgiving is here! While we're excited for today's delicious feast, it's important to understand which foods are toxic for pets.
Keep your cats and dogs away from:
- Stuffing, as it may contain onions or garlic.
- Ham and other pork can cause pancreatitis, upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Turkey - dogs should only have a little bit of meat, no skin or seasoning.
- Turkey bones have splinters and may cause indigestion or bowel obstruction.
- Mashed potatoes may have been prepared with butter and milk.
- Salads with grapes/raisins can cause kidney failure.
- Chocolate desserts are toxic to both cats and dogs.
If your pet does ingest any of these foods or if you suspect your pet eats something toxic this holiday, call a 24-hour emergency center like the Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center in Gilbert at 480-497-0222. Their website: azervets.com.
