Wait! Is that Table Scrap Safe? Pet Food Safety

Pet food safety.

Dogs follow their humans everywhere and nowhere is this truer than in the kitchen. Whether they’re underfoot during cooking or waiting to lick plates clean, dogs love to be part of mealtimes. And while many owners love to share food with their dogs, the results can be mixed. Some dogs may have stomachs of steel, while others have tummy troubles after just one bite of table scraps. How do you know if a bite of food is likely to cause a trip to the vet? 

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Holiday Pet Safety Doesn’t Ruin the Fun!

Browsing the aisles of any pet store it’s safe to assume that the animals we share our homes with love the holidays as much as we do. From festive costumes to seasonal beds, dishes, and toys, it’s a foregone conclusion that pets feature prominently in holiday celebrations. 

That’s all well and good (and endlessly entertaining, of course), but there are definite risks to their overall health and wellbeing that shouldn’t be ignored. As a result, holiday pet safety measures should be enforced. Without a doubt, protecting pets from harm is something to be grateful for this holiday season.

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