You're not the only one looking forward to Christmas dinner, so is your pet. But, there are dos and don'ts you should know about feeding your cat or dog people food this holiday.
You're back home from a fantastic Christmas dinner with your family and putting away leftover turkey, ham, stuffing , greens and more — and your pet is begging for a bite. Do you share? If so, what foods from your holiday feast are safe for a dog or cat, if anything?
These veterinarians agreed the following holiday foods are safe for your pets, assuming they have no medical issues: “Some people have raisins in their stuffing or in breads or other goodies,” adds Verdino. Raisins, in particular, can be quite toxic to some animals. Others eat them and don't have an issue, but some typically get serious problems. They can cause renal failure or even death.”
And when you do share leftovers, keep portion size in mind, as pets are much smaller than humans and calories add up quickly. “The goal is to have all treats account for less than 10 percent of daily calorie needs to avoid unbalancing the diet,” says Freeman. She recommends checking the Pet Nutrition Alliance website to estimate your pet's daily calorie needs, and then give your pet 10 pets of their calories a day in treats.
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