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What NOT To Share This Thanksgiving
Hey, our pup-loving community! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great time to think about how our four-legged friends can stay safe during the feast. While you’re dishing up your favorite side dishes and turkey, here’s a friendly reminder that not everything on the menu is safe to share with your dog. Some holiday foods might seem harmless, but they can surprise us - and our pets. Let’s keep tails wagging and veterinary visits at bay.
Why it matters
When the oven’s on, the table’s buzzing, and slicing and stirring are in full swing, our dogs often show up with hopeful eyes. But even a small bite of the wrong thing (or a doggy stealing a scrap) can lead to vomiting, digestive upset, or worse. Some holiday ingredients are toxic for dogs, others just trouble their digestion or pancreas.
It’s easy to forget that a “little taste” for us could pose a big problem for them.
What to watch out for
Here’s a pretty thorough list of what to avoid giving your dog this Thanksgiving. Think of it as the “please-do-not-feed-Fido” list. Note that it is not an exhaustive list.
Turkey bones (especially cooked) – they can splinter and injure your dog’s throat or digestive tract.
Turkey skin (and heavily seasoned turkey) – skin is high fat and seasoning often includes garlic, onion or salt that dogs shouldn’t have.
Stuffing (dressing) – usually contains onion/garlic, bread, butter, fat. Not only potentially toxic but also hard to digest.
Gravy & sauces – rich and often contain ingredients dogs dislike or can’t handle (salt, onion/garlic powders, fat).
Onions, garlic, leeks, scallions, chives – part of the allium family; can damage red blood cells in dogs and lead to anemia.
Grapes and raisins – even small amounts can be highly toxic, affecting the kidneys in dogs.
Macadamia nuts (and other fatty nuts) – besides being very rich, some nuts like macadamias are especially bad for dogs.
Chocolate and sweets – chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which dogs process poorly. Also sweets often mean fat and sugar.
Xylitol (and sugar‐free desserts/gum) – an artificial sweetener found in “diet” or sugar-free treats that can cause dangerously low blood sugar or liver damage in dogs.
Raw bread dough – the yeast can expand in a dog’s stomach and produce alcohol as it ferments, plus risk of bloat.
Alcohol – obviously not for dogs; even for us a little is a lot for them.
High-fat foods or fried/greasy dishes – can trigger pancreatitis in dogs, which is serious and sometimes life‐threatening.
Sweet potato or mashed potato dishes loaded with marshmallows, butter, sugar – the plain vegetable might be okay, but when heavily dressed it’s risky.
Dessert pies (pumpkin, pecan, etc.) – spices, sugar, crusts, nuts can all combine into a hazard for dogs.
Dairy (for dogs that are lactose‐intolerant) – ice cream, whipped cream, heavy dairy sides might upset their stomach.
Leftover scraps from the table or unattended trash – dogs can sneak a bite of something hidden or unexpected, so keeping lids closed and access limited is wise.
Instead: safer treats for your dog
If you want your dog to join in the celebration, consider giving them something simple and safe: plain cooked, unseasoned turkey (white meat with skin removed), plain cooked green beans, plain sweet potato (without marshmallows/butter), or a spoon of plain pumpkin puree. Keep portions small and avoid mixing with table scraps.
Final thoughts
Your dog doesn’t need to miss out completely - just be mindful of what you share and how you share it. That dreamy look of theirs at the table? It’s sweet. But sneak a risky bite past them and the holiday fun could turn into a vet trip. Giving them their own little dog-friendly plate and keeping human food mostly out of reach will make the holiday safer and calmer for everyone.
If you ever suspect your dog has eaten something dangerous (for example grapes, onion/garlic, xylitol, bones that might splinter), it’s better to call the vet or an animal poison control line sooner rather than later.
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