Avoiding Pancreatitis at Thanksgiving

The other day, we talked about tips for keeping your dog safe at Thanksgiving, from avoiding turkey bones and securing your trash to making sure your dog doesn’t run out during all the hustle and bustle of the holiday.

There’s another important consideration, too, on this day that involves so much food: pancreatitis. Pet emergency clinics often see pancreatitis at Thanksgiving; the symptoms are vomiting, extreme depression, reluctance to move, and abdominal pain. This life-threatening illness can be caused by eating excessive fat. While we may indulge (and overindulge) on those fatty Thanksgiving foods, your dog should not eat all that fat. If you want to give your dog a holiday treat, skip the turkey skin and gravies!

Related posts:

1. Planning Your Dog’s Thanksgiving Feast
2. Avoiding Holiday Food Hazards to Your Dog
3. Keeping Your Dog Safe at Thanksgiving
4. Holiday Tip from the Dog Whisperer: Stick to Your Dog’s Diet
5. Avoiding Autumn Dangers to Your Dog