Before you feed Fido any table scraps, know what foods are safe for pets

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Posted by: RStokes
Date: Nov 27 2024 9:49 AM

You just sat down at the table, and the food has been blessed along with the hands which prepared it. But as you're digging in, you notice a furry beggar at your feet. 

Your dog is thinking, "Mmm, turkey."

Before you (and, inevitably, kids) feed your dogs and cats any Thanksgiving snacks, know what's good for them and what isn't.

Keep in mind: if you're going to set aside a little Thanksgiving meal for your pet, you should make sure all ingredients are UNSEASONED. 

DOGS

SAFE: 

Carrots

Celery

Lean turkey (no skin) 

Sweet potatoes 

Green beans

Pumpkin 

Squash

Apples

Cranberries

Bone Broth

NOT SAFE: 

Cooked turkey bones 

Gravy and sauces 

Dressing

Onions, leeks

Ham

Chocolate

Grapes

Desserts

Bread dough

Alcohol

Onions

Garlic

Anything topped/seasoned with onions or garlic

 

CATS 

SAFE: 

Turkey

Ham

Gravy (plain)

Cranberry sauce

Born/cornbread

Carrots

Broccoli

Okra

Potatoes

Sweet potatoes

Pumpkin (cooked or canned)

NOT SAFE: 

Dressing

Deviled eggs

Mac and cheese

Onions

Garlic

Anything topped/seasoned with onions or garlic

Nutmeg

Mushrooms

 

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