Thanksgiving Tips and Safety For Dogs

Holidays are fun and your dog should enjoy them too but unattended food or drinks are sure to find their way to your dog's stomach that can cause upset to costly vet bills due to digestive problems after Thanksgiving.

To have a Happy Thanksgiving avoid the following items that can cause stomach upset or even poison  your dog.

Too much fat intake, especially over a short period of time, can be toxic.
Onions are toxic to dogs.
Herbs such as Sage are also toxic
Raw turkey
Turkey bones
Alcoholic drinks
Chocolate
Grapes
Raisins
Paper Plates, cups or napkins left unattended

What you CAN do for your dog to enjoy the holiday:

Give your dog, a dog bone or other dog treat.
Stuff a Kong toy with favorite filling and add a touch of the gravy that his or her nose has been smelling since morning.
Exercise your dog before the family arrives. He will be calmer and his digestion will be better.
Have family members play outside or in another room with your dog after your meal during clean up. This will prevent accidental spills during cleanup from being vacuumed up by your dog.

Wishing you and your dog a happy, healthy, Thanksgiving!