Thanksgiving is a time to bring the family together and relax over football and turkey. But with all those tantalizing smells, Thanksgiving can be a time full of temptation for your pet. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe during turkey day.
1) Even though the people in your family may overindulge on holiday delights, this is not a good idea for your pets. Feeding them excessive amounts of table scraps can lead to sickness and digestive issues, so please stick to their basic diet.
2) Many Thanksgiving delights can be toxic to pets, including some types of vegetables. For a complete list of foods not to feed your pet, please click here. If your pet does get into something he or she shouldn't this Thanksgiving, here's the number for the animal poison control center: (888) 426-4435. Please note that a $65 fee may be charged depending on your call.
3) Also, keep unattended pets away for the holiday table. Food sitting close to the edge of the table can be too much of a temptation for pets. They can snatch items off the table, causing sickness. They can also break glass, which can become lodged in their paws.
4) Keep dogs and cats away from open ovens. Sometimes curiosity can get the best of pets, causing them to get burned.
5) Keep all but the most social pets away from running children and hordes of holiday guests. Too many new people can cause your pets undue stress.
6) Don’t give you pets turkey, duck of chicken bones. They are brittle and can splitter easily and can lodge in your pets intestines. This can leave your holiday ending in a trip to the animal hospital.
We hope this helps you keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving. Be sure to take some extra time this Thursday to give thanks for the unconditional love your pets provide.
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