CBS News: Colorado vets share what pets can, and can’t, enjoy at holiday meals
Veterinarians in Colorado are warning pet owners to watch what their furry friends eat during the holidays, as many popular foods and plants can poison them. Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital shared a message for pet owners on Thanksgiving, and encouraged anyone whose animals may have made “questionable holiday snack decisions” to contact them.
Why is chocolate bad for dogs?
Chocolate is bad for dogs because it contains caffeine and theobromine. If a dog eats chocolate, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, panting, weakness, and increased heart rate.
Birch sugar is the same thing as xylitol and it’s toxic to dogs
Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.