No bones about it: Holidays can be tough for animals

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Keep holiday table scraps away from pets

michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- It's a natural inclination to give pets leftovers and table scraps.

But as the holiday season begins, veterinarians say that's one of the worst things that people can do.

"I recommend that, as hard as it is, we practice 'tough puppy love,'" said Dr. Brian Heuring, veterinarian at the Delta Veterinary Clinic in Sikeston.

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