How to , Keep Your Dog Safe, at Summer Barbecues .<br />LifeHack suggests watching <br />out for these 4 things to keep <br />your pup safe this grilling season.<br />1. Choking hazards.<br />The most dangerous thing <br />for dogs at barbecues , is choking. .<br />According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), things like bones, corn cobs and discarded wooden skewers pose a serious choking hazard to pups.<br />According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), things like bones, corn cobs and discarded wooden skewers pose a serious choking hazard to pups.<br />Unattended plates make <br />an irresistible target for dogs. .<br />2. Avoid salt and fat.<br />Dogs can't digest as much <br />salt and fat as humans. .<br />They should avoid salty snacks, greasy grill plates and processed foods like hot dogs.<br />3. The actual grill.<br />Not only do fur and fire <br />make a dangerous combination.<br />but charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid are highly toxic if ingested. .<br />There is also the danger of the dog <br />knocking over the grill itself. .<br />4. Caffeine and alcohol. .<br />Caffeine and alcohol can cause everything from vomiting to seizures, depending on the dog and how much they drink.<br />Overall, LifeHack says the best way to keep <br />your furry friends safe at a barbecue <br />is to keep a close eye on them.
