09/02/2026
Ribs, corn on the cob, and alcohol are three of the biggest pet dangers at your Labor Day cookout. Bones splinter, corn cobs cause blockages, and alcohol is toxic to dogs and cats — so keep food and drinks up high and out of reach.
A few more quick tips from our vets: fresh water and shade for the heat, a quiet room for pets spooked by fireworks, and a yard cleared of lighter fluid, skewers, and bug spray before you fire up the grill.
Accidents happen fast on a holiday — that's why we're open 24/7, all weekend, for any pet emergency.