How to keep your pets safe and happy on Thanksgiving in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The holidays are busy and exciting, but can sometimes be a bit overwhelming and dangerous for pets.
Pet experts say the best thing you can do to keep your furry friend safe is to maintain a comfortable environment and keep them away from strangers if possible.
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And when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, it’s best to avoid feeding them table scraps.
“Most pets are not used to eating table food, so anything that’s high in fat, anything that contains bones, and then there’s some specific toxicities – garlic, onion, grapes, chocolate – that tend to be around the table at the holiday season,” said Dr. Steve Marks of the Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Pet experts also say holiday lights that can be chewed on and open flames can be dangerous for animals, as well.
They say you should take the same precautions with a pet as you would with a child.
Foods toxic to feed dogs:
- turkey skin
- ham
- raw, undercooked meat and eggs
- bones
- gravy
- stuffing
- casseroles
- creamed peas
- yeast dough
- fatty foods
- mushrooms also toxic to humans
- rhubarb
- grapes and raisins
- apricots
- balsam pears
- peach and pear kernels
- Japanese plums
- citrus
- coconut and coconut oil
- spinach
- wild cherries
- almonds
- macadamia nuts
- nuts
- milk and dairy
- sour cream
- butter
- coffee
- caffeine
- alcoholic beverages
- foods with spices
- garlic
- onions
- scallions
- salt and pepper
- desserts
- chocolate
- cookies
- pies
- xylitol (a sweetener in baked goods, candy, gum)
Foods safe to feed dogs
- turkey meat without skin or bones
- potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- green beans
- peas
- apples
- pumpkins
, all of these foods must be plain, unseasoned, and not contain or be cooked with any of the harmful ingredients listed.
For example, dogs can have plain pumpkin, but not pumpkin pie.
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