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10 November 2005 Holiday season poses threat for pets' diets
As the holiday season approaches people do not just need to watch the amount of festive food they are eating, but should also keep an eye on what their pets are eating to avoid being stuck with hefty bills in the event of not having pet insurance. A leading American vet has warned that the rich food synonymous with Christmas and Thanksgiving can play havoc with an animal's digestive system, possibly leading to an expensive trip to the vets, reports The News Sentinel.
Dr Ned Kuehn, chief of Internal Medicine Services for Michigan Veterinary Specialists, said: "Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is a serious disease and unfortunately common during the holidays.
"This potentially life threatening disorder can occur when pets overeat or eat fatty foods resulting in pancreatic irritation.
"Signs include vomiting, anorexia and an extremely painful abdomen. Veterinary hospitalization is frequently required and often costly for dogs with pancreatitis," Dr Kuehn added.
Pet owners have been advised that to avoid costly trips to the vets, animals should be kept away from food that includes ingredients such as onions, alcohol and raisins.
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