Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats

I know we all like to share some of our Thanksgiving goodies to our dogs and cats - but please be careful because there are some things that are extremely dangerous for our furry family members.  Plus, veterinarians see an increase in post-Thanksgiving pancreatitis in dogs because of overfeeding (especially fatty foods).

The Reader's Digest posted this great article (Keep pet safety on the mind while cooking Thanksgiving dinner) that talks about some of those dangerous items:

http://www.rd.com/home/thanksgiving-foods-that-are-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs/

Herbie (the cat) and Angel (the dog) wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 



Blog posted by:
Vet Mary Gardner
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In Home Pet Euthanasia
Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties in Southern Florida
www.lapoflove.com


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