Safeguarding Your Pets During the Mid-Autumn Festival:

Insights from Dr. Gerry Pahl PetExportVet Hong Kong

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished time for family gatherings and delicious treats, but it's crucial to remember that some festive foods can be harmful to our pets. Dr. Gerry Pahl, an experienced veterinarian, provides essential guidance on what foods to avoid to ensure your pets stay healthy and safe during the celebrations.

Specific Foods to Avoid

Mooncakes are high in sugar and fat and may contain toxic ingredients like raisins, chocolate, and even bird's nest, which are harmful to pets.

Grapes and Raisins: contain tartaric acid, which is highly toxic to dogs and cats and can lead to kidney failure.

Citrus Fruits like pomelos can cause digestive upset in pets.

Onions, Garlic, and Chives are part of the allium family and these foods can damage a pet's red blood cells, leading to anaemia.

Persimmons are high in tannins, which can cause severe digestive upset and potential intestinal blockages.

Pomegranates seeds and fruit can cause stomach upset and obstructions in pets.

Make your own

Sometimes a pet's longing eyes are too adorable to ignore! Make sure any visitors you have or family members that are tempted to treat your furry family know how dangerous it can be.

You can use orange sweet potato, purple yams and ground chicken or salmon to form pet friendly Mooncakes. Consider making healthy pet friendly Mooncakes so everyone can share the celebration.