Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be fun and exciting for the whole family, including your pet. As family and friends begin to arrive to enjoy a great meal together, your dog is patiently waiting for his turn. It would be hard to exclude your pet from the celebration but Thanksgiving dinner for your dog should not include all the fixings.
Before you begin giving your dog leftovers or a special treat from the table, consider the fact that there are many foods that you eat that can be harmful to your pet. You don't want the holiday to be ruined by a trip to the vet because your pet got sick or injured from eating the wrong foods.
Tips for Thanksgiving dinner for your dog:
• Let all of your guest know that you have a special treat in store for your pet and for his safety, please don't offer him anything from the table.
• You can feed your dog cooked turkey meat but don't give him the skin. The skin can cause gastric distress or pancreatitis.
• As tempting as it may be, never give your dog turkey bones as these can splinter very easily or they can be swallowed and lodged in the intestines.
• Don't over feed your pet with table scrapes. Add a little to their regular diet to prevent upset stomach and diahrrea.
• Make sure all trash is properly discarded in garbage containers with a tight lid that can not be knocked over and opened by your pet.
When planning Thanksgiving dinner for your dog, keep his safety in mind. It's only natural to want to include your pet in the holiday feast but it needs to be done the right way. He will be happy with lots of attention and a few pieces of turkey mixed in his food bowl.
