An article from the 'Province' states:
Don't let your pets adopt your poor holiday eating habits
As the holidays approach, pet owners must take precautions from the hidden dangers that lurk on the dining room table. In fact, the holiday season keeps Dr. Steve Hansen, veterinary toxicologist and director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center very busy. Keep the website (
www.apcc.aspca.org) handy for emergencies.
Here are the holiday taboos:
Bones Poultry bones are especially dangerous. Raw bones can contain bacteria and parasites and cooked bones can splinter. These bone shards have been known to perforate a dog's intestinal track, causing internal trauma.
Fatty, rich foods Fatty trimmings off the ham or roast, turkey skin, butter-coated potato skins, bread dough, nuts and gravy result in Pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas, a potentially life-threatening disorder. Signs include vomiting, anorexia and a very painful abdomen.
Onions and Raisins Onions can potentially destroy pets' red blood cells and inhibit the animal's ability to coagulate blood. Raisins have been associated with gastrointestinal upset and acute renal failure in dogs. Affected dogs develop vomiting, drink large amounts of water, then develop diarrhea and potentially fatal kidney failure.
Yeast dough Dough can expand causing obstruction or the yeast can produce alcohol when it rises, possibly resulting in alcohol poisoning as well.
Human food is not pet food
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