Thanksgiving is finally here; the perfect reason to get together with friends and family to eat some good food. Did you know that many of the foods that are often at the table during Thanksgiving can cause serious health problems for your pet? Today, we have a whole list of foods to keep far away from your pet’s mouths. Be sure to notify everyone in the house to watch any scraps that hit the ground!
We hope that you and your pets have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Turkey Skin
Do you baste your turkey in tasty herbs and spices, like sage or dill? These spice are bad for your dog’s digestion. The fatty skin, added brine, and added butter isn’t very good for dogs either.
Turkey Bones
When the turkey’s gone, the bones that remain are NOT a good chew toy for your dog. They are brittle choking hazards that easily splinter if chewed.
Stuffing
Most stuffing recipes include onions and garlic, both of which poison dogs’ blood cells.
Fruit Salad or Ambrosia
Dogs should not eat fruit with seeds or pits because it inflames their intestines. Plums, peaches, grapes, and raisins should be off limits.
Sausage
Sausage is not a solid meat and may also contain onions, garlic, and other ingredients that you may not even know about. Probably best that your pets don’t eat it.
Pecan Pie
Everyone loves pecan pie, right? However, nuts can cause muscle spasms and weakness of the legs for up to 48 hours for pets. Make sure none hit the floor while cooking or eating.
Alcohol
It goes without saying, but it doesn’t hurt to remind everyone that alcohol is extremely bad for pets to ingest. Grapes, hops, and alcohol are all toxic to dogs.
Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie
Both pumpkin and sweet potatoes are good for dogs, but most Thanksgiving dishes that include these ingredients also include cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s best to play it safe.
Ice Cream
Some animals are fine with dairy; others deal with stomach issues after ingesting dairy. It’s also best to play it safe with this food group as well.
If your pet does ingest anything on this list and shows signs of discomfort, please contact us immediately so that we can get them in. We’re here to make sure your pet’s live their happiest life!