DON'T FEED PETS HUMAN FOOD.
We know it's hard not to share your favorite treats with Fido, but feeding pets people food puts pets at risk forobesity. Plus, certain human foods are actually toxic or can cause dangerous obstructions in pets. "During the holidays, most animal-related emergency room visits are due to their eating something inappropriate," says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian in the School of Veterinary Medicine. "Some foods cause upset stomachs, some are poisonous, and some can cause life-threatening obstructions." Chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins, coffee grounds, macadamia nuts, sugar substitutes and chicken bones are some of the worst offenders. Keep your trash in a secure location where your pets cannot easily forage while you are not at home.
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