Australia Day is on the horizon and it’s another great excuse to cook good food and spend time with loved ones. Depending on whether your loved ones are mostly hairless and upright (aka human) or full of fur and love depends on what offerings you’ll give. The following list will also help you decide what scraps you can share or not.
One. Onions
Cooked or raw onion is generally a major no-go. Unfortunately, even gravies, stews or homemade sauces cooked with onion cannot be shared with your furry friend. The particularly toxic part of onion, N-propyl disulfide, can reduce the amount of oxygen carried through your dog’s red blood cells and lead to organ failure. If your dog accidentally ingests a small amount of onion, don’t worry, just provide them with plenty of fresh, clean water and keep an eye on them.
Two. Cooked Bones
This is a common one, but we emphasise being extremely mindful of cooked bones which can easily splinter or choke your pet, and anyway, are missing many of the amazing benefits of raw bones. Stick to raw, vet-approved bones and make the effort to de-bone cuts your pe can eat in advance to reduce wastage.
Three. Avocado
This one surprised us, too, and no it’s not just the pits! Obviously the wooden ball would be a great choking hazard, but the flesh of the avocado already holds dangers: an extremely high fat content which can lead to obesity and heart disease, but also a toxin persin. The exact levels and consequences of persin depend on the ripeness of the fruit, but it’s best to keep your pet’s curious tongue away from avocado in salads, on sandwiches, as dips and the bits which accidentally escape to the floor.
Four. Nuts
Macadamia nuts are, hopefully, a well-known no-no for your pet, but they’re not the only nuts in the no-go zone. Other nuts like almonds, pistachios and cashews, are high in fat and often heavily salted or seasoned, making them dangerous for your pet’s belly and general health. Keep nuts away and provide other small, satisfyingly crunchy snacks for your dog or cat such as beef liver, freeze-dried fish, or dog biscuits.
Five. Alcohol
Unlike humans, ‘safe in moderation’ is not a thing when it comes to your furry friend and spilled drink or a BBQ marinade made with beer or wine can be dangerous. Alcohol can cause vomiting, tremors, and even death in dogs, so keep their paws off the hard stuff!
Prepare a festive menu for your human friends AND your furry friends (including x 2 serves of Pawganic Pet Food and plenty of water) and stay on top of keeping everyone happy and healthy.
