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LA Animal Services Media Contacts: 
Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz, (213) 482-9512 or agnes.sibal@lacity.org
Justin Khosrowabadi, (213) 482-9551 or justin.khosrowabadi@lacity.org

LA Animal Services Shares Pet Safety Tips To Keep 

Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving

Los Angeles, November 23, 2022 – Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and enjoy the festive foods that come with the holiday. Some of these festive dishes, however, can pose health hazards for our four-legged friends, so LA Animal Services is offering some tips to help keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving holiday:


  • The Thanksgiving Feast. Even when we don’t mean to, dogs or cats can still sneak a bite of the Thanksgiving feast from the kitchen counter, the trash, or even the dining room table. This can result in very serious and sometimes fatal consequences from turkey bones, too much rich and fatty foods (that are hard for pets to digest), and just plain overeating.


  • Keep alcoholic beverages and wine glasses away from pet’s reach. Alcohol can cause your pet’s blood sugar and blood pressure to drop dangerously.


  • No sweets for your sweeties. Chocolate can be toxic to pets, while pies and candies may contain the artificial sweetener called xylitol commonly used in gum and sugar-free baked goods, which can be deadly if consumed by dogs or cats.


  • Treat your pet with a special treat. If you want to share a Thanksgiving treat with your pet, make or buy a treat that is made just for them. Don’t forget to reduce your furry friends’ regular meals so pets don’t overeat that day. 


  • Quick action can save lives. If you believe your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have, call your veterinarian or local emergency pet clinic immediately.


  • Ensure your pet is licensed and microchipped with up-to-date contact information. If for any reason your pet becomes lost, ensuring they are wearing a collar, with a current LA City dog license and/or ID tag on them and a microchip that’s registered with your most up-to-date contact information, will help reunite you with your companion.


For more information on how to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving, visit laanimalservices.com/resource-guides

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LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety, and welfare of animals and the people who love them, and is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States. With six Centers across the City, LA Animal Services serves approximately 60,000 animals annually and responds to 20,000 emergency calls involving animals or people in danger. LA Animal Services is part of the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) international coalition, joining 38 municipal shelters and animal welfare organizations across the country to reimagine and transform the way shelters care for animals and their families, by offering access to resources to help keep families together; getting lost pets home quickly without having to enter the shelter system; providing food and medical assistance; and continuing to build on a strong adoption and foster program so pets find their permanent homes or are placed in foster care. Visit our link.tree for helpful links to the services and resources available to you and your companion animals. Connect with LA Animal Services and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

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