Thanksgiving And Your Pup: What Foods Are Safe?

Our dogs are probably already drooling at the thought of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie this upcoming Thanksgiving. So are we. When the ever-indulgent holiday rolls around, and a big feast occurs, our pups will likely be near the dinner table begging for scraps and leftovers. 

But what’s safe to feed your dog and what’s unsafe?

Here is a list, from the American Kennel Club (AKC). Read the full article on their website!

Safe:

• Sweet potatoes

• Potatoes

• Apples

• Turkey meat (without the skin and bones)

• Green beans

• Plain peas

• Pumpkin

• Certain desserts (no chocolate, of course!) – a healthy one is frozen yogurt 

Unsafe and Unhealthy:

• Turkey bones, skin and gravy

• Stuffing

• Casseroles

• Mashed potatoes

• Creamed peas

• Chocolate, cookies, pies, and sweets (especially anything containing xylitol)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Raisins and grapes

• Onions, scallions, and garlic

• Ham

• Yeast dough

• Fatty foods

• Foods containing spices

AKC also advises to take out the trash quickly so your dog, a super sniffer, can’t get into it and dig out any harmful foods. If your dog does accidentally ingest something toxic, contact the Pet Poison Helpline or a local vet.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your pup! Let’s ensure it’s both delicious and safe.