OKC Pets Magazine Nov/Dec 2020

40 OKC Pets • November/December 2020 WRITTEN BY: Travis Brorsen Pet Expert, Trainer and TV Host Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Have NOT SAFE Alcohol This should be an obvious one, but you would be surprised how many times I hear about dogs getting into their owners’ drinks. Alcohol can cause serious damage, and research shows it can lead to tremors, respiratory distress and even death. The good news is, you get the rum cake all to yourself this year and every year after! Caffeine  Keep caffeine out of Fido’s reach. Foods and drinks containing this stimulant, such as green tea, ice cream and chocolate, can be fatal to your pup. H oliday season is here, and the safety of our pets should be at the top of the priority list. Mainly because the holiday season means guests, including family members, neighbors, parties and lots of yummy food. There are many ways to show our pups how much we love them. Since many owners show love with food, I would like to encourage you to know what is safe and what is not. There is just something about sneaking a tasty treat from the table that makes owners feel like they are showing their dogs extra love. If you feel like I’m speaking to you (and even if you don’t), here is a list of my top five items your dog can or can’t eat/drink for safety’s sake. The Holiday Edition