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Happy Thanksgiving by Sherri S . Cokefair , VMD , Calico Creek Vet Clinic Thanksgiving is a time for family and food ! During the holidays and special occasions , it ' s common for pet owners to include their furry family members by sharing food with them . Unfortunately , dogs and cats cannot tolerate all of the same foods that we can . Be sure you and your guests know which foods are safe for pets and which are not . Here is a list of dangerous foods : Turkey Skin : Plain , unseasoned , white meat turkey is fine to feed pets but the skin is not . It is super fatty and usually covered in butter and spices , making it difficult for your pet to digest . Feeding them fatty foods like turkey skin can lead to pancreatitis , a condition that makes them very ill . Gravy : A Thanksgiving dinner staple that should not be given to pets . Gravy is too fatty , high in sodium and may contain toxic ingredients like garlic and onions . Garlic , onion & chives : These are toxic to dogs and cats , can cause GI upset and damage to the red blood cells , resulting in anemia and other complications . Stuffing : Most stuffing contains onions and other ingredients that are not safe for pets . Nutmeg : Commonly found in pumpkin pie and sweet potato dishes , it contains a chemical that is very toxic if consumed in large amounts . Ingestion can cause seizures , central nervous system problems and possibly death . Bouillon cubes : These have very high levels of salt . If your pet ingests too much salt , it can lead to serious health issues . They also contain onion and garlic . Bones : These are a choking hazard , and can cause an intestinal blockage or life-threatening damage to the digestive tract if they splinter . Grapes and raisins : Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and cats and can cause kidney failure and death . It is unknown what makes grapes and raisins so toxic . Walnuts and macadamia nuts : Nuts are often used in holiday dishes . Avoid feeding our pets any sort of nuts because they are a choking hazard as well as having a very high fat content . Walnuts and macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs , causing weakness , vomiting and diarrhea if ingested . Raw meat & eggs : They can contain bacteria like e . coli and salmonella , and can be transmitted from pets to people . Milk and dairy : Most pets are unable to properly digest dairy . The result of this is usually vomiting and diarrhea .
Additional foods to keep away from pets : Ham , chocolate , desserts , alcohol , salty snacks and raw dough .
To prepare a safe and healthy holiday meal for your pets , use boneless and skinless turkey meat , unseasoned carrots , raw green beans , steamed sweet potatoes , sugar-free canned pumpkin ( not pie filling ), apple slices , plain peas .
If your pet ingests something that you worry could be toxic , seek veterinary help right away . Call a local emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 . The poison control center is open 24 / 7 and their experts will help you assess the situation and determine the best course of action for your pet .
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Recalls :
Carolina Prime Pet Inc of Lenoir , NC : Recalling five varieties of its jerky products due to Salmonella contamination . Recalled items are Hollywood Feed Carolina Made USA Farm Raised Beef Jerky , Chicken Jerky , Wild Elk Jerky , Pork Jerky , and Turkey Jerky . Info : 888-370-2360 . ( 10 / 13 / 23 )
Mid America of Mount Pleasant , TX : Recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food Hi- Pro Plus , due to potential contamination with Salmonella . Info : 1-888-428-7544 from 8am to 5pm . ( 9 / 3 / 23 )
Darwin ' s Natural Pet Products of Tukwila , WA : Recalling one lot of raw dog food - Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs , Lot 9774 , due to contamination
with Salmonella . Info : 877-738-6325 . ( 8 / 16 / 23 )
What the Raw of Chesterland , Ohio : Voluntarily recalling 184 containers of Single Dried Sardines packaged in shrink wrap , due to potential of contamination with Clostridium Botulinum . Info : ( 440 ) 688-4500 . ( 7 / 26 / 23 )
Ark Naturals Company of Tampa , Florida : Recalling value packs of Ark Naturals Brushless Toothpaste , due to omission of mold inhibiting ingredient , which could shorten shelf life . Info : customerservice @ arknaturals . com . ( 5 / 19 / 23 )
Source : dogfoodadvisor . com , amva . org
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