How to Have a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving
What you can and cannot feed your pet this Thanksgiving:
We know you love your furry friends and don’t want them to miss out on any of your family traditions. However, it is important to know what you can and cannot feed your pets this holiday. It is crucial to know these as well as to inform your guests. A lot of foods that are part of your Thanksgiving tradition can make your pet sick or even be deadly.
Even if you don’t plan on sharing your thanksgiving dinner with you fur baby. They might help themselves, so it is important to take precautions. Make sure your serving plates are pushed back away from the ledge. Ensure that your garbage bins are securely closed. Sometimes even the most well-behaved pets can’t resist sniffing around when your dinner is that good.
- Turkey Bone
- The bone can splinter and then become a dangerous choking hazard
- Raw Meat
- Salmonella and E. coli can be just as harmful to animals as it can be to humans
- Chocolate, Candies, Tea, Coffee
- Contains methylxanthines which is very dangerous to a pet’s health
- Alcohol
- Even a small amount can cause severe symptoms including but not limited to vomiting, difficulty breathing, and coordination problems
- Bread Dough
- Yeast can rise and cause gas in your pet leading their stomach to bloat and be painful for your pet
- Onions & Garlic (in any form)
- Affects cats more than dogs
- Can cause gastrointestinal irritation which can cause red blood cell damage
- High Sodium Foods
- Can lead to excessive thirst and urination, maybe even sodium ion poisoning
- Grapes & Raisins
- Can cause kidney failure
- Turkey (light meat only)
- Cranberry sauce
- Mashed potatoes without butter
- Sweet potatoes
- Green beans
- Pumpkin
- Apple slices
- Baked Bread
- Corn
With all the guests you might be having for Thanksgiving, it is important to have your pet microchipped. As people are entering in and out of your home you don’t want your pet to escape.
To read more on the toxic and dangerous foods to keep away from your pets, click here.
Call or stop by the Humane Society of St. Lucie County to inquire about your pet’s safety!
