Thanksgiving Food Your Dog May and May Not Eat
Dogs are omnivorous, just like us, so pretty much anything on the Thanksgiving table can be mouth-watering for your puppy. But a traditional turkey dinner includes something that can be harmful to a dog in large quantities. So, if you’re planning on pampering your pet with leftover food, here’s something to be aware of.
Turkey meat is ok
Meat is suitable food for dogs and includes both white and dark turkey meat. However, make sure you don’t give your puppy any bone leftovers – cooked bones can crack easily and pose a risk to his digestive tract.
Also avoid turkey skin. It is fatty, and a large amount of fat in a meal or within one day can cause acute pancreatitis . It is for this reason that veterinarians tend to report an increase in cases of pancreatitis during the holidays.
Onions and garlic are prohibited.
Onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks are considered unsafe for dogs as they can irritate the digestive system of dogs and potentially cause anemia. A small amount of onion or garlic in food may not cause any serious illnesses, but onions are one of those things that we often forget about food. How many, for example, onions are in the filling? How much garlic is in the gravy? Better to skip these foods entirely.
Avoid sweets
Chocolate is toxic to dogs; you probably already knew about this. Xylitol is a common sweetener, especially in sugar-free foods, and the Kennel Club notes that it is sometimes found in canned pumpkin pie filling.
Sugary foods are not toxic, but neither dogs nor humans should eat a ton of sugar in one go. Some dogs are lactose intolerant, so ice cream and other dairy desserts are probably not the best idea.
Plain potatoes and (some) vegetables are good
Besides turkey meat, other dog-safe foods include plain potatoes, plain sweet potatoes, and other simple vegetables such as peas. Once again, avoid anything that is seasoned with onions or garlic and anything that is full of oil, fat, or oil. Thus, mashed potatoes with butter and garlic should be considered purely human food, but baked potatoes are fine.
As they say, poison is formed from the dose, so for most hazardous products, even a small amount is not a problem. However, during an eventful family dinner, everyone may mistakenly think that they are the only one giving the puppy a small treat, so if you are hosting, let them know that the dog is only allowed to eat certain foods (or not at all). generally). And if this is not your dog, be aware that pets may have digestive or health issues that you may not be aware of, so always ask before giving a treat.