MASS. — Thanksgiving is here, and the American Kennel Club is urging owners to keep their dogs safe this Thanksgiving by following a few simple rules.
The holiday season comes with a lot of pet hazards, and ingested substances can be harmful or fatal to most pets, veterinarians say. Thanksgiving tends to coincide with an uptick in vet visits, due to dogs being fed unsafe human foods.
These are foods your dog should avoid:
In the event of an emergency, contact the Pet Poison Helpline or call your local emergency vet that offers weekend and after-hours services.
- Turkey bones, skin, and gravy
- Stuffing
- Casseroles
- Mashed potatoes
- Creamed peas
- Chocolate, cookies, pies, and sweets (as well as anything “sugar-free” or containing xylitol, which can be fatal for dogs)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Raisins and grapes
- Onions, scallions, and garlic
- Ham
- Yeast dough
- Fatty foods
- Foods containing spices
If your dog gets into something that they shouldn’t eat, the AKC says to seek help right away.
These foods are safe for dogs to enjoy:
- Sweet Potatoes (without brown sugar, marshmallows, or maple syrup)
- Potatoes
- Plain apples
- Turkey meat (no bones, no skin)
- Green beans
- Plain peas
- Pumpkin
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