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Stuff the Turkey - Not Your Pet |
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 As
you and your entire family sit around the dinner
table this Thanksgiving, you may be tempted to
invite the dog or cat to join you as you indulge in
the mountain of goodies. Thanksgiving is all about
sharing, but if you think Max and Paws might like
just a taste of turkey or a few giblets, think
again! That high-fat treat could land your pet in
the hospital with a potentially life-threatening
condition called pancreatitis. It's hard to say no
to those big brown eyes, but you should. "It just
isn't worth it when you think about the possibility
for an extended hospital stay that could easily cost
$1,000," says Dr. Jana Gordon, resident in small
animal medicine at the University of Illinois
Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana.
Still thinking about ladling a little gravy on Max's
Thanksgiving dog chow? Dr. Gordon recommends that
pet owners completely abstain from feeding any table
foods to pets. But things that typically cause
problems for pets this time of year include the
giblets, bones, skin, dark meat, pie and dessert,
potatoes and butter- coated vegetables, gravy, and
stuffing. "Any high-fat food is going to cause
increased demand on the pancreas," says Dr. Gordon.
"They shouldn't have any of it, not anything. Not
just because of pancreatitis, but also because
strange food and sudden diet changes can change the
bacterial flora of a dog or cat's gut, which can
lead to diarrhea and vomiting." Signs of
pancreatitis in dogs are vomiting, diarrhea,
depression, and not eating after recent ingestion of
high-fat foods. To diagnose the problem, a
veterinarian will need to take blood and may do an
abdominal ultrasound and other tests.
Treatment means trying to rest the pancreas --
hospitalization, intravenous fluids, no food, and
lots of supportive care. So give thanks for great
pets and give them your time instead of your turkey
feast. If Max runs off with the Butterball, be on
the lookout for of signs of pancreatitis, and call
your local veterinarian.
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| Bree's
Healthy Recipe Corner |
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 Upset
Tummy Remedy
1 C. distilled
or spring water
1 tsp. slippery elm powder
1 T. honey (for dogs)
Place water in a small saucepan and mix in powder, stirring
with a whisk to remove all lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring
constantly. After mixture reaches a boil, turn down to
simmer and stir a few more minutes until it thickens
slightly. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
Mix in food at mealtime. Give 1/2 teaspoon three or four
times a day to a cat. Give 1 teaspoon to 3 tablespoons
(depending on your dog's size) three or four times a day. If
dog or cat will not eat, you can give it with a teaspoon,
syringe, or baster.
HINT - Makes a great tea for us humans, who eat too much
on Turkey Day!
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Winter Pet Care
Tip - Protecting Pads and Feet |
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Use a damp towel to
wipe your pet's feet and underside. Ice-melting
chemicals can irritate and burn the pads of your
pet's feet and can cause serious injury if ingested.
Another way to protect your dog's feet is to spray
the pads of their feet with cooking spray or you can
purchase boots for your pet. |
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BARF Tip - Never
Use Microwave to Thaw |
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When feeding your dog
or cat BARF (bones and raw food), you must be
extremely careful when using a microwave to thaw
RMB's (raw meaty bones),
as the microwave can begin to cook the food from the
inside (the bones) out. Thawing RMB's in the
microwave is NOT the recommended method. NEVER,
EVER give your dog a cooked bone, as it can splinter
and cause severe internal complications. The
safest method of thawing is room temperature or, if
you're in a bit of a hurry, soak the RMB's in cold
water in the kitchen sink.
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