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Thanksgiving day is almost here. We loosen our belts and prepare to feast with all our favorite dishes on the table. While catching up with family and friends, it can be easy to forget your pets are nearby hoping for some scraps. There are a lot of Thanksgiving foods that can mean health problems for your pets, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pets Want a Bite of Turkey, Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A nibble here, an \u201cOops, I dropped it,\u201d there, and pretty soon, your pets have eaten more than their share of tasty Thanksgiving foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumpkin pie, whipped cream, buttery, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy are rich foods that can delight and hurt your pets. Fatty foods are not safe treats for your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatitis and High-Fat Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pancreas releases enzymes that help digest the foods we eat, but not until the foods reach the small intestine. If the enzymes are released outside of that perfectly safe environment, they go to work on whatever is handy, causing inflammation and organ tissue damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-fat foods are one of the most common culprits of pancreatitis in pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of Pancreatitis in Dogs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Noticing the signs of pancreatitis in dogs helps you get treatment fast. Dogs suffering from pancreatitis will often have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n