For many people, the holidays are a traditional time to overindulge in food and drink. However, many holiday foods and beverages can poison your pet. No matter how much they beg, never feed your pets these foods or beverages. We here at Day Creek Animal Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, can yell you more.
Chocolate
This is one of the most common foods that poison pets. Unfortunately, this can kill pets. The darker the chocolate, the more poisonous it is. If you receive a present and suspect it might be a box of chocolates, do not place it under the tree. Your pet can rip into it when you are not looking. Contact our veterinarian to learn the best practices.
Alcoholic Beverages
Never leave glasses, cups, open cans, or open bottles on the floor, tabletop, or anywhere your pet can reach. They are attracted to the smells and sugars in alcohol. Wine is especially toxic to dogs, since grapes are poisonous to dogs and can cause kidney failure in cats.
Pumpkin Pie
If your pet sneaks a bite from your plate, you do not need to worry about it. If your pet eats half a pie, then you have something to worry about. Pumpkin in high doses can poison pets. Call our animal clinic or veterinarian if this happens and you are in the area.
Fruitcake
Unfortunately, this is a food that your pets, especially your dog, will love to sneak off your plate. Too much rich food like fruitcake can cause vomiting and diarrhea. It’s best to give them a more appropriate treat while you are having your fruitcake.
Contact Our Animal Clinic if You Still Have Questions
If you have further questions about which holiday foods and beverages are not safe for your pets and you live in the Rancho Cucamonga, CA, area, contact us at Day Creek Animal Hospital (909) 646-7387 to make an appointment today.