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Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

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Pets that ingest an overload of fats may develop pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.

Yeast-risen foods like rolls and breads can ferment in a pet’s warm stomach and produce toxic levels of ethanol.

The signs of hemolytic anemia, which normally appear a few days after ingestion, include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and jaundice.

Xylitol is an artificial sweetener often used in sugar-free products.

While safe for humans, for cats and dogs it's a fast-acting and potentially deadly poison.

Ingesting even the smallest amount of xylitol can cause a pet’s liver to rapidly release insulin.

Within 30 minutes , the pet will experience symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy and seizures.

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