Most Veterinary emergency room visits for pets during the Thanksgiving holiday revolve around the turkey. Don’t feed your dog or cat any food from your Thanksgiving meal, even a small piece of turkey skin or butter-coated vegetable can cause a life-threatening illness in certain pets. When you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving meal, resist the temptation to give your dog or cat a piece of turkey. Your roast turkey can trigger pancreatitis in your pet, resulting in an expensive trip to the vet. Signs of pancreatitis include severe abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Pancreatitis may occur as a single episode or a recurring event. Pets can quickly develop potentially fatal side effects such as dehydration and liver or kidney damage. Overweight dogs are even more at risk. If you suspect your pet has pancreatitis, take them to the vet immediately. Don’t risk the harm to your dog or cat or your wallet and just say no to those begging eyes.
