Ahh, the holidays..a time when families and friends get together to celebrate and indulge in delicious seasonal treats.  Many pet owners include their furry children in the holiday celebration of eating because food is usually the center of any type of special occasion.  Just like people, pets tend to gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year.  Many pet owners want to reward their pets with treats, but ultimately, all of the “rewarding” treats can cause several health problems for your pet down the road.  Such health problems include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and cancer.  (more…)