11/25/2025
Thanksgiving brings amazing smells and plenty of tempting table scraps, but many can be unsafe for pets. Here are some common holiday items to keep away from furry family members:
🚫 Foods & Ingredients That Aren’t Safe:
• Turkey string/trusses – can cause dangerous intestinal blockages
• Cooked turkey bones – splinter and can tear the GI tract
• Corn cobs – a top cause of emergency bowel obstructions
• Stuffing – often contains onions, garlic, butter, raisins, or spices
• Raisins/Grapes – even tiny amounts can cause kidney failure
• Onions, garlic, leeks, chives – toxic to dogs and cats
• Candied yams & sugary casseroles – too much sugar + unsafe toppings
• Mashed potatoes – usually loaded with butter, cream, garlic, or onions
• Unbaked bread dough – expands in the stomach and produces alcohol
• Chocolate – toxic for dogs and cats
• Alcohol or alcohol-based dishes – pets are extremely sensitive
⚠️ Other Holiday Hazards:
• Turkey skin & fat trimmings – can trigger pancreatitis
• Skewers or toothpicks – sharp objects pets love to steal
• Trash cans – full of irresistible scraps, string, foil, bones & wrappers
• Leftovers left on counters – pets are expert counter-surfers!
A little preparation goes a long way in preventing holiday emergencies.
We hope you and your pets have a safe Thanksgiving!
