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It’s Super Bowl Sunday; so as you prepare the snack and ice down the beer, keep in mind Super Bowl Pet Safety. Like any other holiday, it’s a time for family and friends get together to drink, eat and cheer for their team. Unfortunately, many of those same party foods can be dangerous for your pet. Here are a few tips to keep your kitties safe and comfortable during the festivities.
- Remember kitties don’t appreciate chaos. Keep your pets away from open doors. While guests are coming and going, your cat or dog may dart outside.
- Sequester your cat to a quiet room with his food and water, litter box, some toys a towel or tee shirt with your scent and his favorite toys.
- Give your pets water only. Alcohol is toxic to dogs and cats. Even a few ounces of beer can cause ethanol poisoning.
- Feed your pets only their food or appropriate treats. Many traditional Super Bowl delicacies contain garlic, onion, salt and avocado which can cause a variety of serious health problems. If you enjoy a bowl of hot wings, dispose of the bones in an outside trash can. Bones can cause intestinal obstructions. Also don’t let guests give your pets chocolate or sodas or anything containing Xylitol.
- If you must share in the festivities, let them indulged in some commercial pet treats or some turkey baby food (without garlic) or some low-sodium deli turkey.
Good luck. May the best team win. Keep Super Bowl pet safety in mind and everyone wins (sort of.) As for me, I’ll record the game and watch the commercials. I’m looking forward to watching the Puppy Bowl. Go Dachshunds. Go Kitties.
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