Happy Thanksgiving!... All Dogs Are Really Turkeys At Heart Anyway
How will your dog be spending Thanksgiving this year?
Chances are, most dogs will find themselves smack dab in the middle of the holiday festivities... and most will be on the prowl for Turkey treats and dropped food particles!
For the record, we don't give our dogs table scraps or people food except when they are ill and need a "special diet" to combat diarrhea or vomiting.
But that doesn't mean you shouldn't include your pet in the day's activities. Here are some fun ideas & safety tips to keep in mind...
YES
Dogs can have cooked turkey.
Dogs can have small amounts of turkey skin.
Dogs can have turkey broth, and things soaked in turkey broth (like their own dog bones, rice, plain potatoes, or their own dog food)
NO
Dogs cannot have turkey bones (...like chicken bones, they are dangerous to dogs).
Ingesting too much turkey skin can lead to gastric distress and Pancreatitis (a serious inflammatory condition of the pancreas)
Stay away from all the trimmings, which will inevitably lead to an upset stomach and diarrhea.
Thanksgiving Recipes Just For Dogs
- Turkey Jerky, Poochie Pudding, and Puppy Pie
- Turkey Dinner Loaf and Dog Turkey Loaf
- Wheat-free Turkey Treats
- The-Day-After Turkey Omelet & Turkey Balls
- Turkey Gobbler Treats
Check out this play-by-play of two dogs enjoying their own special Thanksgiving dinner!
Sources
A Dog's Thanksgiving Day
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