Teresa Joseph

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Your Pets

What better way to show how thankful you are for your pets than to keep them safe and full during Thanksgiving festivities.

The folks at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have some helpful tips to make sure your furry baby enjoys the holiday feasts, accident-free.

Some of staple dishes on the dinner table could harm your pets and you may not even know it. ASPCA advises not to give your pet raw or under-cooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria. "Do not give your pet the left over carcass - the bones can be problematic for the digestive tract, " ASPCA warns.

If you cat or dog is hanging out in the kitchen while you're cooking and baking, be sure to keep them away from raw bread dough and batter. They can become sick and may require hospitalization.

You can still offer your furry baby a fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner, by adding small portion of boneless turkey, sweet potato or green beans to their plate. However, don't let your cat or dog overeat because they could end up with an upset stomach, diarrhea or worse.

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