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This video will present common foods prepared on Thanksgiving and discuss which foods are alright to give and which foods should be avoided or not given at all.

Chocolate toxicity or poisoning is a fairly common occurrence, especially in dogs during the holidays. Cats can also suffer from chocolate poisoning but they are less likely to eat chocolate than a dog will.
The type of chocolate consumed is also important if a pet will suffer from an overdose of chocolate and become toxic or poisoned....

If you suspect your pet has ingested a poison or something toxic, the first thing you need to do is call your veterinarian or veterinary emergency hospital.
This video shows one method of giving activated charcoal to a dog.
Activated charcoal adsorbs a chemical or toxicant and facilitates its excretion via the feces. It basically acts like a magnet, attracting and holding the toxicant to its surface so that it passes through the gastrointestinal tract without being absorbed...

This video by Dr. Justine Lee gives basic and important guidelines on when and how to induce vomiting in your pet if needed.
There are times when it is incorrect or dangerous to induce vomiting in your dog. When in doubt, contact your veterinarian, your emergency veterinarian, or the non-profit ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 for life-saving advice 24/7...