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Article: [ CHICAGO VETS ON PETS ]
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- November 21, 2000
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Although Thanksgiving is a time for sharing, sharing your holiday
meal leftovers is not a giving gesture. Table scraps, including
turkey, are unhealthy for pets.
"Turkey bones, like many bird bones, are hollow and therefore
break easily and splinter into sharp pieces," said Dr. John
Ciribassi, president of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.
"Most dogs tend to gobble their food and not chew properly. These
sharp pieces can cause blockage and perforate the intestinal tract."
A pet that has a turkey bone lodged in its digestive system at
first might not show any symptoms, according to Ciribassi. When
symptoms do occur, they may include loss of appetite, depression,
vomiting or ...