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Article: Help Your Pets Avoid Holiday Hazards.
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- PR Newswire
- Article date:
- November 26, 2002
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The holidays are an exciting and hectic time for the entire family, pets included. While your family pets will enjoy being included in the festivities, they may also encounter situations that can be hazardous. Each year, thousands of pets are taken to animal hospitals for treatment of holiday-related injuries or illnesses. Some of the more common holiday hazards include:
Bones: Turkey or ham will leave a lot of tantalizing bones -- Do not feed them to your pets! Small bones and bone chips can lodge in the throat, stomach, and intestinal tract.
Fat: Foods with high fat content, such as gravies and poultry skin, can cause severe ...