Safety Tips for Your Pets On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is such an important holiday in our lives. It's a time to celebrate the many things we are thankful for with our loved ones. Of course, we love our pets and often want to include them in holiday festivities. 


What should and shouldn't we do with our dogs this Thanksgiving? 

Don't Give Them

  • Turkey skin
  • Turkey Bones
  • Gravy
  • Sage
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Fat Trimmings
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Chocolate
  • Candied Yams
  • Butter
  • Bread Dough
  • Nuts


DO GIVE THEM

  • Light Turkey Meat
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes (No butter)
  • Green Beans
  • Pumpkin
  • Apple Slices

SAFE SPACE

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, you might have more visitors (whether it's family or close friends) than normal. While that may be a great opportunity to catch up and see loved ones you haven't seen in a while, it can be stressful for your pup if they aren't used to seeing that many people. Therefore, it's important that your pup has a safe space that they can go to without being disturbed.

Dangerous Decorations

Which decorations should we be wary of? 

  • Electrical Wires - risk of electrocuted
  • Poinsettia -- mildly toxic; irritates mouth, stomach, or skin if ingested
  • Acorns -- can cause an upset stomach
  • Holly Berries - can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation
  • Glass Ornaments/Pines/Tinsels -- increases likelihood of injury if bitten