These Thanksgiving Favorites Are Toxic for Your Dog!

El Paso, it is safe to say we LOVE our dogs. So much that we treat them like humans! However, when it comes to treating them like humans on Thanksgiving and giving them our leftovers- DON’T!

We get it—Thanksgiving is a time for sharing, and those puppy-dog eyes are practically begging for a taste of your turkey dinner. But before you slide that plate of leftovers under the table, remember: what’s delicious for us can be dangerous for our furry friends.

Here’s the scoop on what’s safe and what’s not:

Safe: Turkey (plain and skinless)
A little turkey meat? Fine. Turkey skin and bones? Big no-no.
Dangerous: Stuffing
Garlic, onions, and herbs in stuffing are toxic to dogs.
Safe: Sweet potatoes (plain)
Sweet potatoes = yum. Casserole covered in marshmallows = danger.
Dangerous: Mashed potatoes
Butter, cream, and seasonings make this a hard pass.
Safe: Green beans (plain)
A crunchy snack, but hold the casserole toppings!
Dangerous: Gravy and Fat Drippings
Too much fat can cause pancreatitis.

And don’t even think about letting your four-legged family member near the desserts—pumpkin pie and chocolate treats could send you straight to the emergency vet.

Thanksgiving 101: How To Keep Your Dogs Safe

This Thanksgiving make sure to keep your pets safe! From food they can and can NOT eat, to house safety tips and more, here’s how you can keep your dogs safe this Thanksgiving.

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Pro Tips to Keep Your Pup Safe:

Keep trash out of reach. Turkey bones can cause choking or internal damage.
Watch out for grease spills near the stove—hot oil is dangerous for pets and humans alike.
Distract your dog with a safe treat, like a dog-friendly chew, while you feast.

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