With Thanksgiving upon us, Pet Parents will inevitably want to share some of the table spoils with their Pets. Here is a breakdown of popular foods and how they can affect your Pets on Thanksgiving.
DON’T SHARE:
– Alliums (Onions, Garlic, Leaks, Scallions) as these have been shown to cause toxic anemia in pets
– Grapes and/or Raisins as they have been shown to cause Kidney Failure in Dogs
– Xylitol (Artificial Sweeteners often contain Xylitol) as it is Poisonous to Pets
– Chocolate (This is a well known “no-no” but consider all foods that might contain even small amounts of chocolate, baking chocolate included
– Alcohol as even small amounts can be toxic. Pets can even get alcohol poisoning from things like Rum Cake and Fruit Cake
DO SHARE: (As long as these items do not contain the items listed above)
– Turkey (in small amounts, Turkey delivers a good source of lean meat in your Pet’s diet)
– Potatoes (Mashed potatoes are okay as well but keep in mind how they were prepared, ie Garlic Mashed Potatoes are not safe due to the Alliums)
– Cranberry sauce, again, keeping in mind the preparation and the amount of sugar in a serving, but a small amount can be a good source of energy
– Macaroni and Cheese, as long as you know how your pet’s stomach reacts to dairy. If your pet has trouble processing dairy, maybe sneak them a few plain macaroni noodles prior to completing the recipe
– Green Beans, again considering the preparation, can be a good source of vegetables for your pet
PLEASE SHARE AND HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON WITH YOUR PET
(src: http://www.petmd.com/ : http://www.thepetbeastro.com/)
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