Thanksgiving Foods for Dogs: What’s safe?

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Dog parents love to share the holidays with their four-legged family members, especially the food. Dr. Sarah Nold, a veterinarian for Trupanion pet insurance, knows that sharing Thanksgiving food with your dogs can be fun, but parents need to know what foods are safe for dogs on Thanksgivings and which foods are toxic to dogs, so you don’t end up at the emergency vet. Here are her recommended Thanksgiving foods that are safe for dogs and those you should avoid.
Safe Food for Dogs on Thanksgiving

Turkey: small amount of lean, light meat
Pumpkin: a small amount of plain – no butter, salt or other seasoning – canned or cooked pumpkin
potatoes or yams: cubed or mashed in small amount, plain – no butter, salt or other seasoning
Green beans: canned, frozen or trimmed fresh in small amount, plain – no butter, salt or other
Corn: canned, frozen or fresh off the cob in small amount, plain – no butter, salt or other seasoning
Marshmallows: small amount

Toxic Thanksgiving Food for Dogs

Anything with garlic, chives, onions or scallions including most stuffing
Raisins, currants, grapes
Cranberry sauce
Fatty or dark turkey meat
Pie

Remember that everything should be in moderation and for most of us, our dogs are much smaller than we are. Just a 5-ounce serving of dark meat turkey for your small dog can be the caloric equivalent of an entire 8-inch pumpkin pie for humans, shares Dr. Nold. Data from Trupanion reveals that pet parents with overweight pets can spend as much as five times more in veterinary expenses than pet parents with average-sized pets, she adds. So, keep to the safe foods for dogs on Thanksgiving and just give small bites. With maybe a nice long walk afterward — it’s good for human and canine!
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