Thanksgiving and Pets
It’s November, which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Keep your pets safe and healthy this Thanksgiving (and year-round)! Below, we rounded up our top safety tips. Want to learn more? Check out what the ASPCA and the AVMA have to say.
No turkey for Fido
Turkey and turkey skin can cause an uncommon but potentially very serious condition known as pancreatitis. If you’re tempted to give your pet a small bite of turkey, keep it boneless and well-cooked. Undercooked turkey may contain the salmonella bacteria and bones can be problematic for the digestive tract.
Skip the dessert
While baking, keep pets away from the batter; raw eggs may contain the salmonella bacteria. Also, chocolate can be harmful and the artificial sweetener called xylitol (often used in sugar-free baked goods and gum) can be deadly.
Avoid bread dough
Raw yeast dough can cause painful gas, dangerous bloating and intoxication from ethanol formation.
Put trash away
Tightly secure turkey carcasses bones and any strings, bags, and packaging. Keep trash away from curious pets - we suggest putting trash in a garage or behind a closed door.
Keep decorations out of reach
Watch your pets around festive decorations, especially lit candles that can cause fires and decorations like pine needles that can cause intestinal blockages if ingested. Also, keep in mind some plants and flowers are deadly to dogs and cats.
To learn more about what foods pets should avoid, check out this article by the ASPCA.
Also, remember that the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 888-426-4435.