The expert listed dangerous treats for animals on New Year's holidays

Some traditional food from the New Year's table can be deadly for pets. Ekaterina Smolitskaya, a veterinarian and product manager at VIC Group, told Gazeta about this on December 13.Ru».

So, you definitely shouldn't give your pet chocolate.

"Theobromine and caffeine, which our bodies tolerate calmly, are toxic to dogs and cats. Vomiting, palpitations, agitation, or seizures are acute signs of chocolate poisoning. Dark and bitter chocolate are especially dangerous, and sometimes a few candies are enough to save a life, rather than a slight indisposition," she said.

The expert also included fatty meat, smoked meats, salads with mayonnaise and sausage in this list. Feeding such a delicacy can lead to problems with the pancreas of the animal.

"Tubular chicken bones, baked bones, fish ridges are a separate New Year's "mine". They crumble into sharp fragments that damage the mucous membrane, can get stuck in the esophagus or cause intestinal obstruction requiring surgery; add seasonings, salt, and marinades from dishes to this, and a piece that is harmless from our point of view turns into a source of unbearable pain," the veterinarian warned.

Alcohol consumption will cause a separate load on the pet's body.

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Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, spoke on December 5 about the importance of a properly adjusted winter dog diet. The expert noted that in winter it is important to make a diet especially carefully: any unnecessary change can lead to weight gain. He explained that nutrition should take into account the pet's activity level — for most dogs it decreases in winter, but for sled breeds, on the contrary, it increases. Fats provide "long-lasting" warmth and support the coat, protein is necessary for muscles, but its excess is harmful.

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