Keep these Thanksgiving favorites away from pets

They do say turkey is perfectly fine to give a dog to eat, but ham can cause dogs to become sick.

Lauren spoke with Dr. Jessica Cooke from Heritage Animal Hospital, about the dangers of sharing your Thanksgiving feast with your pets. A small amount of cranberries are good – my dogs love them. Keep in mind that cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores so feed them accordingly to their needs for the sake of their life and health. Since these items are included in most stuffing recipes, you should avoid giving any amount to pets. So even though you want to share what you’re having, resist the temptation and only give them pet-approved treats!

And those small bones found in our Thanksgiving turkey?

Turkey is a big “no” too when it comes to feeding your pet, since just as chicken bones, turkey bones could splinter into sharp chips, causing bleeding, bowel obstruction or blocking the animal’s throat.

Mashed potatoes: If it’s made with onion powder or garlic, don’t give it to you pet. Many animals are also lactose intolerance so the milk and butter in mashed potatoes can cause diarrhea.

Mashed potatoes are out of the question and salads that contain grapes or raisins can be toxic too.

They don’t recommend feeding pets table scraps, but ham and onions are particularly bad for dogs.

Grapes and raisins can cause kidney disease and of course chocolate that could cause a number symptoms, such as vomiting and seizures.

As well as turkey bones, you should also keep your pet away from turkey fat such as the skin. The sharp pieces of bone can perforate though the wall of the stomach or intestines and cause infection in the abdomen.

“If your pet shows a clinical sign of an upset tummy, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, not wanting to eat or drink, definitely call your veterinarian right away”. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, yet dogs love the smell and taste of it. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is.