ICARE Dog Rescue would like to wish everyone a Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, food, and happy, healthy dogs!
While it might seem loving to share your overflowing table of turkey, gravy, and stuffing with your dog this Thanksgiving, the consequences can be dangerous. Greasy, fatty foods may cause everything from gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and vomiting, to more severe and potentially fatal complications like Canine Pancreatitis. If including your favorite 4-legged family member in your Thanksgiving meal is a must, consider these Do’s and Don’ts to keep Fido safe.
DO keep tempting smells out of reach of your dog. This includes unattended food as well as cellophane wrappings, tin foil, and strings that could be hazardous if ingested.
DON’T feed your dog rich, greasy foods such as turkey skin, fat trimmings, or dark meat. This is difficult to digest and can lead to inflammation of the pancreas, and a potentially lethal outcome.
DO prepare a Thanksgiving treat for your dog. A kong stuffed with white turkey meat and kibble will keep him out of mischief and curb begging from guests at the table.
DON’T include stuffing in your dog’s special treat. Similarly to chocolate, ingredients commonly found in stuffing such as onions and raisins both contain chemicals that are toxic to dogs.
DO remove all bones before giving your dog any meat. Bones can splinter and cause intestinal blockage or perforation.
DON’T wait to call your vet if your dog gets into a large amount of greasy, fatty food. With most veterinary clinics closed on Thanksgiving Day, contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
By following these guidelines, your Thanksgiving will be full of love and tail wags, and free of emergencies!
Great advice Amanda. People often think dog's can have turkey since chicken is ok for dogs and will give them the drippings and skin and all that other garbage. I hope all doggies were safe this holiday & I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! =)
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