If you want your dog to have a taste of Thanksgiving or any meal, be absolutely certain that you only serve him foods that are safe and not likely to cause stomach problems. Some common foods can be hazardous and even highly toxic to dogs.
Mashed potatoes are best before seasons and butter are added. Turkey can be a delicious treat for your pet as long as it's not heavily seasoned, as well. Just avoid offering your dog any fat scraps. And never give your dog turkey bones or any other kind of game birds bone.
Most common Thanksgiving veggie dishes including potatoes, carrots or green beans should be safe for your pet. Opt for the veggies before condiments are added to avoid upset. Never feed your pet anything containing avocado. The persin in avocados can be toxic to dogs. Also avoid giving your dog anything containing onions and garlic. These can cause anemia. Rhubarb and mushrooms should also be kept away from your pet.
Fruits like grapes, raisins, persimmons, plums and peaches shouldn't be given to dogs, since these may cause conditions like bloating, kidney failure and other infirmities. It should be safe to throw your dog a cranberry or give him a taste of the sauce, as long as you've gone easy on the sugar. Never give your dog corn on the cob, or give him the cob to gnaw on. Dogs will eat the cobs which may cause intestinal blockages and can be fatal.
Two of the most perilous foods for dogs could be at your Thanksgiving tableâ€"chocolate (cocoa) and nutmeg. Never give these to your dog under any circumstances. If you have put nutmeg in the pumpkin pie, then give your pet a taste of the plain canned pumpkin instead. Also avoid any type of tree nuts, as well as macadamia nuts.
Remember that any new food, even a safe one, can potentially upset your dog's stomach, so opt for small tastes and portions as a treat rather than plopping turkey and potatoes in front of your puppy for a full meal. And remember after dinner, get your EzyDog harness and leash and head out for a stroll. It will help you and your dog digest that big meal.
Mashed potatoes are best before seasons and butter are added. Turkey can be a delicious treat for your pet as long as it's not heavily seasoned, as well. Just avoid offering your dog any fat scraps. And never give your dog turkey bones or any other kind of game birds bone.
Most common Thanksgiving veggie dishes including potatoes, carrots or green beans should be safe for your pet. Opt for the veggies before condiments are added to avoid upset. Never feed your pet anything containing avocado. The persin in avocados can be toxic to dogs. Also avoid giving your dog anything containing onions and garlic. These can cause anemia. Rhubarb and mushrooms should also be kept away from your pet.
Fruits like grapes, raisins, persimmons, plums and peaches shouldn't be given to dogs, since these may cause conditions like bloating, kidney failure and other infirmities. It should be safe to throw your dog a cranberry or give him a taste of the sauce, as long as you've gone easy on the sugar. Never give your dog corn on the cob, or give him the cob to gnaw on. Dogs will eat the cobs which may cause intestinal blockages and can be fatal.
Two of the most perilous foods for dogs could be at your Thanksgiving tableâ€"chocolate (cocoa) and nutmeg. Never give these to your dog under any circumstances. If you have put nutmeg in the pumpkin pie, then give your pet a taste of the plain canned pumpkin instead. Also avoid any type of tree nuts, as well as macadamia nuts.
Remember that any new food, even a safe one, can potentially upset your dog's stomach, so opt for small tastes and portions as a treat rather than plopping turkey and potatoes in front of your puppy for a full meal. And remember after dinner, get your EzyDog harness and leash and head out for a stroll. It will help you and your dog digest that big meal.
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