With holiday festivities comes food, and some can be toxic for cats and dogs.
The holidays are right around the corner, and more than 60% of families in Minnesota and western Wisconsin will be celebrating the season with a pet. But with festivities comes food, and some can be toxic for cats and dogs. In order to avoid a costly trip to the vet, FOX 9 went to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley to get some holiday safety tips.
If you want to give your four-legged friend some turkey off the Thanksgiving table, Mary Tan of the Animal Humane Society advises washing the meat off first.Big pieces of meat can prove to be hazardous as well.Grapes, raisins, and onions are also toxic for pets. When it comes to Christmas trees, be sure to secure it and consider using shatterproof ornaments.
And if your holiday includes a large gathering at your home, prepare your pet in advance by practicing confinement.
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