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| | Author | Messages | |
TC.
Posts:0
 | | 11/22/2007 7:21 AM |
 Alert | Thanksgiving Safety Tips . . . For Pets!
Letting pets gobble up turkey table scraps or other festive fare can be harmful, experts warn. As Thanksgiving approaches, the Arizona Humane Society offers the following pet-safety tips:
Don’t share your Thanksgiving feast with the pets.Turkey and other high-fat foods can be harmful to our pets’ digestive systems. These types of foods often cause serious stomach upset marked by excessive vomiting or diarrhea. In severe cases, pets can develop swelling of the pancreas which, if left untreated, can be fatal.
Do not pour turkey fat or pan drippings over dog and cat food. Again, the fat content is too high for an animal’s digestive system, and may result in pancreatic swelling. It’s best to keep your pet on his normal diet; and, if you want to give him a special treat, be sure its one made especially for pets.
Do not give your pets turkey bones.Turkey bones are very sharp and brittle. They can end up lodged in a pet’s throat, stomach and bowels. If your dog or cat finds a turkey bone, take it away.
Keep chocolate away from pets, especially dogs. The chemical theobromine in chocolate can have dire effects on a pet’s neurological and cardiac systems. Never feed chocolate to your pets, and keep a close eye on baker’s chocolate, fudge, candy and other sweets. When entertaining, never leave goodies on low tables where pets will easily find them. The toxic dose of theobromine for pets is 100-200 mg/kg; however, pets have suffered medical problems with doses as low as 20mg/kg. This means, for example, that a 50-pound dog would reach a level of 20mg/kg of theobromine by eating about 9 ounces of milk chocolate (roughly 5 “average-sized” candy bars) or one package of unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate chips. A smaller dog will reach the danger point by eating far less than a larger dog. Signs of toxicity are most commonly seen within 12 hours (or less) of chocolate ingestion and include: excitement/trembling, vomiting/diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination, muscle spasms, seizures, coma and death.
After the meal, secure your garbage! Pets are attracted to the many wonderful smells in the garbage: leftovers, turkey bones, dessert and much more. Many pets will help themselves to the trash when no one is looking. Secure the trash and take it out before you go to bed!
Watch for symptoms that may signal a health problem: Vomiting and diarrhea are the most common signs that your pet has over-indulged in human holiday fare. Also watch for lethargy, seizures, inability to go to the bathroom, shallow breathing, whining, or other behaviors which are “out of the ordinary” for your pet. Consult a veterinarian right away.
Know the location of the emergency veterinary clinic nearest you!If your pet needs care – especially on a holiday – you won’t have time to search for the address. Find it now, and post it next to the telephone. Remember that many veterinary offices might be closed on holidays. Find out in advance if and when your veterinarian will be open, and have a back-up plan in place in case your pet needs emergency care during off hours.
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| | Fritzydoodle
Posts:979
| | 11/22/2007 8:32 AM |
Alert | Also watch for lethargy, seizures, inability to go to the bathroom, shallow breathing, whining, or other behaviors which are “out of the ordinary” for your pet
This sounds more like my HUSBAND after feasting! 
Great Tips! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. | |
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| | Vulgrrrl
Posts:44
| | 11/22/2007 8:42 AM |
Alert | Oh Geez! One of my cats favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. She loves turkey. And she will continue to get her piece (notice I said piece, not a whole 12 pound turkey) with gravy on top.
If turkey's so dangerous, why is it in pet food? It's in all sorts of high end pet food - Wellness for cats and Newman's for dogs. In fact, it's organic turkey in Newman's!!
Even the BARF diet includes turkey.
Quit overreacting and scaring people! | |
Censorship is the tool of those who have the need to hide actualities from themselves and others. Their fear is only their inability to face what is real. Somewhere in their upbringing they were shielded against the total facts of our experience. They were only taught to look one way when many ways exist.
Charles Bukowski | |
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| | JillyBean
Posts:375
| | 11/22/2007 8:57 AM |
Alert | | Agreed.. I know several RAW feeders who stocked up on turkeys when they were on sale. | |
Tens of THOUSANDS of pure-bred dogs are killed in shelters in the Us EVERY YEAR!
Do your part
~Spay or Neuter your pets
~DON'T buy animals from irresponsible breeders..
~There is an adoption group for every breed of dog.. | |
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| | TC.
Posts:0
| | 11/22/2007 9:40 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Vulgrrrl on 11/22/2007 8:42 AM
Oh Geez! One of my cats favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. She loves turkey. And she will continue to get her piece (notice I said piece, not a whole 12 pound turkey) with gravy on top.
If turkey's so dangerous, why is it in pet food? It's in all sorts of high end pet food - Wellness for cats and Newman's for dogs. In fact, it's organic turkey in Newman's!!
Even the BARF diet includes turkey.
Quit overreacting and scaring people!</div>
This came in my in-box FREAK! I don't even own a dog, but thought I would share it with others who do. I didn't write it. It is exactly what was sent to me from The Arizona Humane Society via e-mail.
It wasn't just about turkey, there was advice about chocolate too......just chill!
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| | Vulgrrrl
Posts:44
| | 11/22/2007 10:13 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>
This came in my in-box FREAK! I don't even own a dog, but thought I would share it with others who do. I didn't write it. It is exactly what was sent to me from The Arizona Humane Society via e-mail.
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Quit passing on spam since you did not give the source. And don't call me names!
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