Beware Of Holiday Food Hazards For Pets

Be careful about giving human food to dogs or cats, no matter how cute they look while gazing at you and your plate. But don't feel like a grinch - here's a list of foods they CAN safely eat.

Although many pet owners consider their dogs and cats to be family and enjoy treating pets like people, there is one particular way in which a pet should be treated exactly like a pet, for their own health (and for the health of your wallet, since emergency vet visits can get pricey.) Dogs and cats should not be given carte blanche when it comes to "people food," especially during the holidays when there's a bounty of delicious and seasonal dishes to be had. The wrong foods can land your pet in the emergency room at worst and at best can leave you with a massive mess to clean up in your home when they get sick. The following foods can easily make your pet ill or even poison them, so avoid giving these human treats if Fido or Fluffy begs …

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