Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Holiday Dinner Table has 7 Dangers for Dogs

Bread dough

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Yeast can cause gas and even stomach twisting, so make sure to cover it and keep it far away from your pet.

Onions, Garlic, and Chives

These veggies and herb are found in many holiday dishes. Onions, garlic, and chives can cause gastrointestinal distress and even blood cell damage.

Milk and Dairy

Dogs don’t produce much lactate, the enzyme that allows us to enjoy dairy. So when they have Milk or other Dairy products, it can cause uncomfortable digestion. 

Alcohol

Alcohol ingestion for dogs comes with a pretty alarming list of symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. It is best to keep all alcohol away from pets.

Nuts

Nuts contain too much fat and oil for dogs to digest safely.

Chocolate, Coffee, and Caffeine

Caffeine and chocolate contain methylxanthines, which causes vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity and abnormal heart rhythm. Baking chocolate contains more methylxanthines than milk chocolate, so make sure to keep those types of foods away.

Poultry Bones

Poultry Bones are especially dangerous for pets: They can choke on them, or they can cause damage to a pet’s abdominal tract. But giving them a bite of turkey meat is totally fine, as long as it’s fully cooked.

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