Next week many of us are looking forward to food, family, friends and football. Not necessarily in that order! Some of you might also be looking forward to Black Friday! Not me, I hate shopping! However, before the holidays consume us, I wanted to take a few moments to post some helpful reminders. We love our pets. And they love us (almost as much as they love food). I know it can be terribly difficult to pass up those big beautiful eyes begging at your side, but before you give in, stop and think, should I, or should I not?
Sage
Cats are especially sensitive to this herb, it can cause stomach upset and central nervous system depression.
Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks
While minute amounts of these foods in some pets, especially dogs, may be safe, large ingestions can be very toxic.
Bread dough
Raw dough could actually rise in your pets sensitive tummy causing discomfort or an even more serious emergency.
Chocolate
Most of us know that cocoa is toxic to our pets. Like most items it depends on the amount of actual cocoa in the chocolate, size of your pet, and how much consumed as to the harmful effects of chocolate if consumed by your pet. Most times if consumed by your pet it may cause diarrhea and vomiting but be cautious of where you leave any chocolate around.
Wrappings
Dispose of aluminum foil, plastic wrap and wax paper. While licking up food left on these wrappings pets can ingest some of the wrapper, leading to intestinal obstructions. Also, look out for tooth picks, skewers and used silverware.
Bones
Cooked turkey bones not safe for giving to your pets to crunch on. Cooked bird bones are brittle and break into sharp pieces which can cause damage and massive blockages if consumed by your pets. Dog and cats on raw food can crunch up raw bones but not cooked bones.
Too much of anything
Depending on the size and age of your pet, the salt, sugar, and fat content could cause stomach pains, diarrhea and even pancreatitis in your pet. The same goes for us – yes we all know we should both practice moderation!
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all my fellow pet lovers! Blessings to All. ~ Sharon
Cats are especially sensitive to this herb, it can cause stomach upset and central nervous system depression.
Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks
While minute amounts of these foods in some pets, especially dogs, may be safe, large ingestions can be very toxic.
Bread dough
Raw dough could actually rise in your pets sensitive tummy causing discomfort or an even more serious emergency.
Chocolate
Most of us know that cocoa is toxic to our pets. Like most items it depends on the amount of actual cocoa in the chocolate, size of your pet, and how much consumed as to the harmful effects of chocolate if consumed by your pet. Most times if consumed by your pet it may cause diarrhea and vomiting but be cautious of where you leave any chocolate around.
Wrappings
Dispose of aluminum foil, plastic wrap and wax paper. While licking up food left on these wrappings pets can ingest some of the wrapper, leading to intestinal obstructions. Also, look out for tooth picks, skewers and used silverware.
Bones
Cooked turkey bones not safe for giving to your pets to crunch on. Cooked bird bones are brittle and break into sharp pieces which can cause damage and massive blockages if consumed by your pets. Dog and cats on raw food can crunch up raw bones but not cooked bones.
Too much of anything
Depending on the size and age of your pet, the salt, sugar, and fat content could cause stomach pains, diarrhea and even pancreatitis in your pet. The same goes for us – yes we all know we should both practice moderation!
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all my fellow pet lovers! Blessings to All. ~ Sharon