• never feed your animals chocolate - it is a poison in their system - and since all animals are different, a small amount that wouldn't bother one animal, could kill another
  
  
• even though some vets say that a certain chocolate may be more poison than another, it's best to keep it completely away from your animals
  
  
• it has been said that grapes can cause cancer in your dog, so keep those grapes away as well
  
  
• during the holidays, keep all cookies, fudge, candy and other treats out of their reach...if you have large dogs that can get into things on the counter, consider placing items in cupboards
  
  
• cats (and some dogs) like to eat string, ribbon, etc. so during holidays and birthdays, keep all decorating ribbon, balloon strings and other similar items of the floor and out of their reach
  
  
• make sure you wipe your dogs or cats paws if they've been outside and walked in chemicals for ice melting - if they lick their paws it can be very dangerous for them
  
  
• don't leave your pets out when it's cold - don't assume they'll find a warm place to stay - bring them in
  
  
• clean your pets water dish frequently throughout the day...bacteria can grow in water quickly, especially if it is used often

Protien For One Day for a 25-35 lb dog: choose one of the following... - 3 hard boiled eggs - 1 cup 2% cottage cheese - 1/3 lb lean meat - 2/3 cup tofu - 1 cup cooked soy beans