Christmas Hazards for Pets
by Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital The Christmas season brings celebrations, family gatherings and plenty of festive food — but many of the treats we enjoy at this time of year can be dangerous, even life- threatening, for pets. A little caution can help ensure a safe and happy holiday for the whole family, including your four-legged members. Fatty Foods and Pancreatitis Foods such as ham, gravy, poultry skin and fatty off-cuts may seem like harmless scraps, but they can trigger severe gastrointestinal upset in both dogs and cats. Of particular concern is pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening inflammation of…