About this episode

Dr. Randy discusses the dangers of common pet treats and how to choose safer alternatives.

In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson, an integrative veterinarian who practices in Tucson, AZ—with over 40 years of experience—reveals the hidden dangers lurking in popular dog treats that many pet parents assume are safe. From the high-risk potential of rawhides and cooked bones causing intestinal blockages to the toxic threat of xylitol in common peanut butters, we break down the essential pet health facts every owner needs to know. Learn how to navigate natural pet treats and grain-free labe...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

Topics covered

• pet health
• dog treats
• hidden dangers
• natural pet treats
• grain-free labels

Keywords

• pet treats
• rawhides
• cooked bones
• xylitol
• peanut butter
• pet health

Mentioned in this episode

Products: rawhides, cooked bones, xylitol, peanut butters

Places: Tucson, AZ

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