{"id":2158,"date":"2015-11-20T07:10:45","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T07:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=2158"},"modified":"2015-11-20T07:10:45","modified_gmt":"2015-11-20T07:10:45","slug":"3-tips-for-keeping-your-pet-safe-this-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-your-pet-safe-this-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/9-1.png\" alt=\"dog, sitting, table, chair, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving pet dangers, Thanksgiving pet hazards, Thanksgiving pet tips, pet owners, pet emergency, pets, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/9-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/9-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thanksgiving is a wonderful time when we are surrounded by family, friends and delicious foods. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous time for your pet. \u00a0Here are some tips to help you avoid an emergency trip to the veterinarian this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Keep Pets Away From the Food<\/h4>\n<p>Keep pets confined to a separate room or kennel. \u00a0This avoids an escape when guests are coming and going from your home and keep pets out of the kitchen where they may get stepped on and injured.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T135352.487.png\" alt=\"dogs, gate, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving pet dangers, Thanksgiving pet hazards, Thanksgiving pet tips, pet owners, pet emergency, pets, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T135352.487.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T135352.487-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. Don&#8217;t Share Food<\/h4>\n<p>Avoid sharing table scraps with your pet. \u00a0Many Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for your pet. Here are some common examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fatty table scraps<\/strong>\u00a0(gravy, turkey skin, etc) can cause abdominal pain, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bones<\/strong>\u00a0can irritate or become lodged in the stomach, intestines or colon. This can become a life-threatening, surgical emergency.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/grapes-raisins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grapes and raisins<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can cause kidney failure. Symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting and lethargy can take days to develop. By this time the damage to these vital organs has already happened.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/for-pet-owners\/resources\/video\/chocolate-toxicity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chocolate<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0contains toxins that cause vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, tremors, seizures and possibly life-threatening heart conditions. \u00a0It is especially important to watch out for baking chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onions, leeks, chives, and garlic<\/strong>\u00a0can cause damage to red blood cells causing them to rupture. \u00a0This can result in anemia (low red blood cell count) and can take days to develop.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/xylitol-its-not-so-sweet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Xylitol<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a sugar substitute that causes a dangerously low blood sugar in dogs. It can also cause liver failure. This product is commonly found in baked goods, gums, mints and a variety of other products. Make sure to check the product label if your pet eats anything unusual.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uncooked yeast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/no-bread-dough-for-fido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bread dough<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will rise once in your pet\u2019s warm stomach. This causes painful abdominal bloating and can result in a life-threatening condition where the stomach twists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts<\/strong> (especially macadamia nuts and walnuts) have been shown to cause weakness, muscle spasms, and seizures.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/alcohol-poisoning-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Alcohol<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 our pets are much more sensitive to alcohol than we are. \u00a0These drinks can quickly cause confusion, difficulty walking, depression, low blood sugar, slowed breathing, and coma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/6-1.png\" alt=\"dog, begging, table, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving pet dangers, Thanksgiving pet hazards, Thanksgiving pet tips, pet owners, pet emergency, pets, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/6-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/6-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. Empty the Trash<\/h4>\n<p>In the days following Thanksgiving, veterinarians frequently see dogs that have gotten into the garbage. \u201cGarbage gut\u201d often causes abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes pancreatitis (painful swelling of the pancreas). \u00a0Items dogs eat out of the garbage can also cause an obstruction of the stomach or intestines that may require surgery for removal. As the days pass, the food in the garbage becomes moldy. Eating moldy food can cause muscle tremors, seizures and death.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5-1.png\" alt=\"dog, trash, tipped over trash can, food, garbage, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving pet dangers, Thanksgiving pet hazards, Thanksgiving pet tips, pet owners, pet emergency, pets, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We hope that you consider these recommendations and have a safe Thanksgiving with your family, friends and pets. If your pet does experience an emergency and your regular veterinarian is not available, both our Oakdale and St. Paul clinics are open 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317986434048\/?nic_v2=1a7qTKn1Q\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a wonderful time when we are surrounded by family, friends and delicious foods. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous time for your pet. \u00a0Here are some tips to help you avoid an emergency trip to the veterinarian this Thanksgiving. 1. 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