With the holidays coming up, there's a good chance the family pet with get a taste of something it shouldn't. Whether they're feasting on table scraps or digging through the trash, it's important to watch what your pet is sinking its teeth into.
Friday morning on KARE 11 First Edition, Deb Schneider, owner of AllBreed Obedience talked about potentially dangerous foods for your pets.
Schneider says it's important for everyone to keep their emergency vet's phone number handy as well as knowing where they're located. Pets always seem to get sick on weekends and holidays.
With the holidays coming, it means your dog might either get into or be given foods that are bad for them. Be sure to keep a sharp eye out on what folks are giving your dog during holiday parties.
One of the worse things you can give to a dog is alcohol, Schneider says it can cause coma, even death. Caffeine is also bad for dogs. It can affect the heart and nervous system.
It's also important to make sure your dog doesn't get a hold of cooked bones from fish, poultry, beef or other sources. Schneider says the bones can cause obstructions. Also, fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis.
Other foods your dog should avoid, according to Schneider, include grapes and raisins, which contain unknown toxins that can damage the kidneys. Macadamia nuts are also bad. They can affect the digestive and nervous system. And onions, they're bad because they can cause anemia.
Lastly, and Schneider says this is a big no-non, do not give your dog Xyitol. That's the artificial sweetener which is in nearly all our sugar free gums and candy. It is very toxic to dogs and can liver failure quickly.
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