For most people, the Thanksgiving holiday is about spending time with family and loved ones, and in many families that includes your beloved pets. However, throughout the holiday season it's important to remember that the various festivities can present some health risks to your animals. Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic in Hawaii has some tips for celebrating the season safely.

This leading local veterinarian's office urges all pet owners to:

• Be Careful With Scraps: Turkey is perfectly fine for most healthy cats and dogs. However, make sure that any scraps are fully cooked and completely boneless, as cooked bones can cause perforations in the digestive system.
• Avoid Bread Dough: In the digestive tracts of cats and dogs, bread dough will continue to rise as the yeast produces carbon dioxide gas and alcohol. The bloating and potential alcohol toxicity resulting from ingested yeast dough can be life-threatening and usually requires immediate attention from a veterinarian.
• Keeping Raw Batter Away: Most pets love the taste of raw batter. However, the raw eggs may contain salmonella and other bacteria which can cause serious, potentially fatal health problems.
• Avoid Over-Indulging: While there's certainly no harm in preparing a small serving of Thanksgiving dinner for your dog or cat, don't give them too many scraps and try not to feed them at the table. Dogs, in particular, are prone to upset stomachs, diarrhea, and even pancreatitis if they eat too much food they aren't used to.

For over 29 years, Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic's team has been keeping animals healthy and happy with a comprehensive range of services and a loving approach to every animal. Visit their website today to learn more about how they can take care of your pets, or call (808) 625-6744 to make an appointment with the veterinarian's office today.