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Summer barbecues are one of the best parts of the season. Juicy, grilled burgers. Ice-cold drinks. Bouts of laughter with family and friends. 

But if you’re a pet parent, it’s important to remember that many popular picnic and BBQ foods are dangerous for your furry companions. Along with the excitement of fireworks and rising summer temperatures that can lead to heatstroke, BBQ gatherings also have toxic foods that can cause serious health issues for pets.

Here’s what the team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center wants you to know about pet safety during summer BBQs and cookouts.

Sharing a little bit of your dinner with man’s best friend is a part of many of our relationships with our dogs. While we want you to enjoy your pet, East Sacramento Veterinary Center thinks it is important to remind our clients that there are reasons that people food is really for people. Besides things like digestive upset, pancreatitis, and weight gain, human foods can sometimes be dangerous. Read on to learn what you need to know about toxic foods for dogs.