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You’ve got the grill fired up for an evening
of fun and feasting outdoors and Fido is
anxiously awaiting morsels of deliciousness
dropped by happy picnickers. But wait.
Before you or your guests share those tasty
treats, be aware of what your dog should
and shouldn’t eat at your next picnic or bar-
becue. Check out our list of no-no’s and
goodies here.
ALCOHOL (BAD)
Alcohol, even beer, is poisonous to dogs
and cats. If ingested, a cat or dog may
show signs of alcohol poisoning which
include weakness, depression, difficulty
breathing, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
or in severe cases, coma or death from res-
piratory failure. If your pet accidentally
drinks alcohol, and exhibits any of the
above signs take them to your local veteri-
nary hospital immediately.
CHOCOLATE (BAD)
Most pet owners are aware that chocolate
is poisonous, but keep in mind that it’s the
amount and type of chocolate that makes it
poisonous. While the occasional chocolate
chip in one cookie probably won’t be an
issue, large amounts of methylxanthines,
such as what is found in baker’s chocolate
or dark chocolate, is extremely toxic to
dogs. Play it safe and keep all chocolate
away from pets.
BAKED GOOD XYLITOL (BAD)
In addition to being found in sugar-free
gums and candies, this naturally-occurring
sugar substitute is available as a granulated
powder for cooking and baking. When
ingested by pets, xylitol may cause vomit-
ing, loss of coordination, seizures, and in
severe cases, liver failure. If your pet has
accidentally eaten baked goods made with
xylitol, and exhibits any of the above signs
take them to your regular veterinary as
soon as possible.
CORN ON THE COB (BAD)
While corn is not dangerous to dogs and
cats, the cob itself may accidentally lodge
itself in a pet’s mouth or cause a severe
obstruction in the intestinal tract. Make
sure all finished corn cobs are disposed of
properly so your pet is safe. Sometimes it
might cause your pet to vomit and it’s hard,
as we all know, to digest. So please be care-
ful with the cobs. I have assisted in numer-
ous surgeries removing these cobs.
CAROB (GOOD)
If your dog has a sweet tooth, carob is a great
way to provide chocolate deliciousness. Just a
few carob chips will satisfy your pets craving
for chocolate! Only a few please.
TURKEY & CHICKEN LOVERS (GOOD)
OK, for those of you pet parents who allow
an occasional treat of human food, grill up
a turkey dog and some chicken and break it
into small bite-size pieces for your four-
legged friend. No gravy please!
CARROTS & STRING BEANS (GOOD)
A nice vegetable platter is always a wel-
come addition to your outdoor feast. If
your pet is sniffing around for people food,
carrots are a healthy alternative to other
people food.
ICE CREAM FOR DOGS (GOOD)
Several manufacturers now make frozen
treats for dogs. Plan ahead and pick up a
package of these delicious ice-cream cups
and help your pet cool off during the fes-
tivities. What I do is take plain yogurt, 1 cup
water and cook up some chicken livers.
Smash up livers into tiny pieces. Mix all
together and freeze them in little dessert
dishes or plastic cups. My dogs love them!
YES AND NO PICNIC FOOD FOR YOUR PETS
By: Michele Patanio, Animal Paws Pet Sitting LLC
908-963-0311 animalpaws.net
AND REMEMBER WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT ANYTHING CONTACT YOUR REGULAR VETERINARIAN.