RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Thanksgiving approaches, many families are preparing to indulge in the traditional feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and more. While it’s tempting to share these holiday favorites with our furry companions, experts are urging pet owners to be cautious, as some foods can be dangerous and even fatal for them.
Randi Hutton, a licensed veterinary technician at Virginia Veterinary Centers, shared that holiday meals often lead to an increase in emergency visits for pets.
“We do have higher volumes during the holidays because people leave the food laying out, so the dogs or cats are going to hop on the table, do some counter surfing,” Hutton explained…