Wow! Thanksgiving already! And Christmas is just around the corner too! I can smell that Turkey already...and so can the pets! So, in the spirit of the upcoming Holiday season...just a few helpful reminders to keep this time of the year festive, and safe, for all!
Most dog owners are aware of the hazards of giving your dog chicken - and turkey - bones. For those that are not aware, just a reminder that giving your dog these types of bones can be very harmful to your pet. Chicken & turkey bones splinter, instead of breaking off in small chunks like say...a ham bone. These splinters can become wedged in your dogs throat, and choke it. Also, the splinters can even pierce the walls of the throat, causing internal bleeding and infection. The only way to remove these bones if they become lodged like this, is through surgery...and we all know how expensive any type of surgery can be, for human or pet! So, ham bones...good! Turkey legs or chicken legs...bad!
Mmmmmm! Stuffing! But...before you let Fido have a hearty helping, think about the ingredients of that stuffing. Does it have onions? Any garlic? If so, don't let Fido have any! If you have read a few of my previous articles, you may have noted the comments regarding the harmful effects of garlic and onions to your dog. If not, I encourage you to take a peek at some of the archived articles. Onions and garlic can not only make your pet very ill, but depending on the size & age of your pet, it could even be fatal! Might wanna stick with a small bowl of high grade dog food like Science Diet, and a little doggy gravy. The Iams dog food company puts out a number of different flavored sauces, that you can add to your dogs canned or dry food for a special Holiday treat. They do not need to refrigerated after they have been opened, so that is a big plus. And, they come in a number of tasty flavors, like Beef, Bacon & Chicken! They are specially designed for your pets, and have all the vitamins they need to keep their coats healthy...without being too rich for their systems like much of the people food might be! And hey...they even smell good too!
And what would the Holidays be without all the desserts! It would like McHale's Navy...without the fun! Ok...so maybe I'm dating myself! But we all know how tempting those festive Holiday dessert trays can be to us, and you had better be sure they will appeal just as much to our pets! Chocolate covered cherries, Bread Pudding (with raisins), pies or cookies with Macadamia nuts...all bad for Fido...and possibly even fatal. So please take the extra time to make sure the kids know these things are for peeps only...not pets!
We want to make our pets feel included in our Holiday festivities, and we definitely want the Holidays to remain a happy time for all. With the proper thought and planning, we can make this a reality for everyone...even Fido!
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