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Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Thanksgiving
is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can
carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and
pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe
accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy
and safe during the holiday.
Poison Risks
Overindulging
in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, but even worse for pets: Fatty foods are hard for
animals to digest. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract. And
holiday sweets can contain ingredients that are poisonous to pets including
chocolate, grapes, spices and certain nuts.
Don’t forget the sides that may contain milk, butter, onions, scallions,
garlic, herbs or other harmful foods.
- Keep
the feast on the table
- No
pie or other desserts for your pooch
- Yeast
dough can cause problems for pets
- Put
the trash away where your pets can’t find it
- Be
careful with decorative plants
- Quick
action can save lives. If
you believe your pet has been poisoned or eaten something it shouldn’t
have, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency clinic
immediately. You may also want to call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline:
888-426-4435. Signs of pet distress include: sudden changes in behavior,
depression, pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian
immediately.
Precautions for
Parties
- Visitors
can upset your pets.
- Watch
the exits.
- Identification tags and microchips
reunite families
- Watch your pets around festive
decorations