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Unless your pet is either trained incredible well<\/a> or completely disinterested in table foods, you\u2019ve probably battled over incessant begging for samples. Sure, they\u2019re unlikely to ask for a taste of Brussels sprouts or tofu, but if there\u2019s meat, cheese, and bread being passed around, all bets are off.\u00a0
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As a result of all this begging and giving-in, many pets eat pizza. But should they? In other words, where does this beloved Italian-American treat fall on the pet-risk-o-meter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Simplified Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking responsibility for your pet\u2019s health and safety is a big deal. No pet owner wants to consciously endanger their pet, but when they \u201ctreat\u201d them to certain table foods, these good intentions can prove dicey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a \u201cNo\u201d, Then?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pets are drawn to pizza because, let\u2019s face it, it\u2019s amazing. They\u2019ll steal it, sneak it, and beg for more until the box is taken to the trash can. Behaviorally, once they develop a taste for pizza they\u2019ll always want a bite or two whenever it\u2019s in the house. Enjoyed on a regular basis, pizza doesn\u2019t bring high nutritional value to pets and<\/em> can make them sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsafe Pizza Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ingredients that comprise the dough, sauce and various potential toppings can cause serious issues to an animal\u2019s delicately balanced system. Sure, a veggie slice may seem like a good idea, but pizza inherently has a lot of sodium and certain spices, such as garlic, that should be off-limits to pets<\/a>. 
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Similarly, toppings like onions (which are poisonous to pets) or fatty meats, such as sausage or pepperoni, can lead to a painful bout of pancreatitis. It is also well-known that lifelong exposure to processed meat can lead to heart disease, cancer, and obesity in both people and animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lookout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether your pet sneaks a piece of pizza or was offered a bite, please watch out for the following red flags:
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