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Your Pet’s Safe Holiday Diet

Table scraps can be dangerous to your pet all year round. However, with the holidays upon us, it’s easy to feel guilty for not sharing some holiday joy with our furry friends. Ignore the puppy dog eyes and faint paw taps this holiday season because most of our holiday favorites are highly toxic to our beloved four-legged friends. Instead, be sure to stock up on pet-friendly snacks to avoid any costly food disasters. 

Onions and Other Alliums Are Not Pet-friendly

While nothing completes a good casserole or stuffing quite like the flavors of garlic and onion, these foods must be only ingested by humans. Alliums are highly poisonous to cats and dogs and can pose serious health risks if ingested. If you feel like sharing some vegetables with your pet, you can opt for safe vegetables such as carrots or celery that have not been seasoned, as they are safe treats that won’t harm your pet’s health.

Fatty Meats and Turkey Bones Are Harmful 

Once your holiday meat starts cooking, you can be sure your pet won’t be straying too far from the kitchen in hopes of catching a little snack. It is crucial that you do not feed them any high-fat meat such as bacon, lamb, or turkey skin. Instead, you can give them small pieces of white meat turkey, which are an excellent source of lean protein and will not upset your pet’s belly. Please do not give your pet any turkey bones either, as they can cause severe GI problems and lead to an emergency veterinarian visit. 

Desserts with Raisins or Grapes Are Highly Toxic 

Raisins and grapes can cause kidney failure for your pet and should be kept far from their reach. Pets are not the most discerning eaters and may eat a raisin or grape if it falls on the floor in front of them. You may use raisins in your favorite holiday cookie recipe, which is safe for you, but be sure they stay up high and covered up to avoid accidental consumption.

As always, avoid giving your pet chocolate as it is highly toxic and can cause serious health issues. For more information on potentially hazardous holiday foods, contact your local veterinarian!

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