Veterinarian Shares Which 6 Foods Pet Owners Should Avoid Giving their Pets During 4th of July Festivities

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of beloved pets during this time.

Veterinarian Alysper Cormanes at Veterinarians.org shared with us which foods pet owners should avoid giving their pets during the 4th of July festivities. Read on for a list of the foods you should exclude from their diet this weekend and all year round.

Chicken Wings: Chicken is usually safe to be given to dogs, but chicken wings are only safe provided you strip it of the outer coating — especially if it has been infused with strong or spicy flavors from any sauces. Never give your dogs chicken bones.

Burgers and Sliders: Strip your burger of sauces and condiments, onions and cheese, and thoroughly cook the meat, and you are good to go. Remember that they can’t have as much salt as humans do, so don’t give too much. But you can make your dogs their own lean, unsalted, burger patties just so that you can have more leeway with giving them more portions.

Guacamole: Avocado contains a substance called persin, which is toxic to dogs in large amounts. Avocado prepared with the onions, herbs, and spices incorporated into it makes guacamole a bad snack to give your dogs, so it is best you don’t give any to your pets.

Chili: Chili is a bad choice to be served to your dog because it almost always contains herbs that are toxic to them, like onion, garlic, and chili powder, which contains a chemical called capsaicin that will cause irritation and a burning sensation for your dogs and they will eventually have stomach problems, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and gas.

Pigs in a Blanket: The ingredients make it very high in fat, calories, and salt, and you can easily give your begging puppy a bit too much. Doing so can lead to pancreatitis because they will have a harder time digesting the fatty contents. Dogs that are obese or have dietary restrictions should skip this snack entirely.

Cookies: Cookies are bad for dogs because the usual main ingredients are toxic for them, not to mention the high amounts of sugar and calories which can lead to obesity in the long run.

Another thing to remember is to avoid anything with skewers, as pets can easily choke on them and end up in urgent care. Make sure these sharp wooden sticks are disposed of where your pets can’t reach them.

Veterinarians.org also shares additional information on effective calming tips for dogs during fireworks right here.