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Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday.
* Keep the feast on the table
* No pie or other desserts for your pooch
* Yeast dough can cause problems for pets
* Put the trash away where your pets can’t find it
* Be careful with decorative plants
* Visitors can upset your pets
* Watch the exits
* Identification tags and microchips reunite families
* Watch your pets around festive decorations
* Quick action can save lives: ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 888-426-4435.
For additional information, please visit: www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/thanksgiving-pet-safety.aspx