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Christmas
dinner:
Don't let Aunt Martha feed Rex her ham, sweet potatoes, turkey, eggnog and pumpkin pie. These highly rich foods can cause all sorts of tummy trouble. Make sure that all scraps and trash are placed in places where your pets can not reach them. Post-holiday intestinal ailments (I can't believe I ate the whole thing) are common and mild in people, but much more serious in pets. Besides causing inflammation that can cause anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, dogs and cats can get a severe, life-threatening inflammation to the pancreas, which is due to rich, high fat foods that our pets can not handle. Even small amounts can cause serious problems. If you want to give your pet something special, buy a special treat designed for dogs and cats, or try our recipe for biscuits on our website. For pets on a special prescription diet, please ask us before giving any food treats.
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