{"id":226466,"date":"2019-12-25T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-25T05:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226466"},"modified":"2019-12-20T09:39:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T07:39:36","slug":"give-dog-right-treats-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/25\/give-dog-right-treats-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Give your dog the right treats this festive season"},"content":{"rendered":"

You love your dog just as much as any other family members so you have no intention of excluding them during your festivities because everyone deserves a treat this festive season, especially your furry friends.<\/p>\n

Whether it is a yummy treat, a new bed or a fun new toy, it is important to make sure the gifts are safe for your furry friend.<\/p>

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Pedigree advises on dangerous gifts or treats you should avoid giving your pets because a trip to the veterinarian is a sure way to ruin your festivities<\/p>\n

\u2022 Meat bones:<\/strong>
\nIt is probably at the top of their Christmas wish list but we know mom and dad always know best so avoid treating your dogs to raw or cooked turkey, chicken or any meat bones. Bone fragments can serve as a choking hazard and could possibly shatter or splinter in your dog\u2019s intestinal tract and cause intestinal blockage.<\/p>

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\u2022 Dangerous toys:<\/strong>
\nSometimes not all toys are safe for pets so avoid giving your pooch balls that are too small, toys with string or ribbon, or toys stuffed with beads or beans as these could serve as choking hazards.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Rich\/fatty leftovers:<\/strong>
\nAs humans, we over-indulge during the festive season and we assume our pups deserve a bit of an indulgence too. However, some of the ingredients in your food may contain garlic, onions and raisins, which cause digestive complications and leftovers could lead to severe complications such as pancreatitis. If you feel obliged to give your pup a taste of your holiday dinner, make a smaller portion that doesn\u2019t contain any toxic, rich or fatty ingredients.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chocolate:<\/strong>
\n\u201cMom said chocolate isn\u2019t good for dogs but you can have the rest of my milk\u201d is definitely a saying that stuck with us all growing up. Sadly, chocolate and other caffeinated food and drinks contain a substance called theobromine which is toxic to dogs causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heart problems, muscle tremors and seizures. The darker the chocolate, the higher the levels of theobromine so hide away the advent calendars and chocolate gifts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sugar-free baked goods or candy:<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t be tempted to share your gingerbread man or shortbread biscuits with your pet as it may contain a sugar substitute called xylitol, which is another toxic ingredient for dogs that causes their blood sugar levels to drop.<\/p>\n

So, instead of opting for treats that may be harmful to your furry friend opt for a Christmas sock filled with Pedigree\u2019s treat range.<\/p>\n

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