Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Joy Butler Nov 21, 2007

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the US. This is also a time of year when veterinarians see a rise in cases of pancreatitis and other digestive upsets in dogs. There will be onion gravies, chocolate desserts, and except for vegetarian families, there will be turkey bones left over. When everybody pushes back from the table, gorged to the gills, and little Scruffy is asking with big brown eyes for a bite, who can resist sharing leftovers with the dog? But sneaking turkey bones, onion stuffing or brownies to the dog is not a wise thing to do. All of these are among the human foods that can be dangerous and even deadly for dogs. Don't risk ruining holiday festivities with a sick dog and trips to the veterinarian. Keep dog treats and healthful human foods such as baby carrots, or a few unsalted peanuts on hand to share with Scruffy. Be sure to warn guests too. While a bite or two of lean turkey meat may be safe enough, if each guest gives him a bite or two from the table, the rich foods are bound to send his tummy into rebellion.