Which Thanksgiving Scraps are Safe for Pets?

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and eating good food with our family members. If you're like us at Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital, your pets are a big part of the family. Before you set up your pooch or kitten with a Turkey Day plate of his or her own, familiarize yourself with the following safety tips:

• It's OK to give your turkey meat is in small pieces. Make sure it's boneless and fully cooked through. Don't feed your pet the turkey's leftover carcass, which contains bones that can cause issues in his or her digestive tract.
• If you're baking bread, keep the dough far away from your furry friend! Once ingested, the yeast will convert the dough's sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol. A drunk pet might sound funny, but it could become a life-threatening emergency!
• Vegetables like sweet potatoes and green beans are perfectly healthy for cats and dogs. They help put the perfect Thanksgiving twist on your pet's usual dinner. Consider adding dribbles of gravy too!

Follow this guide to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving. A good rule of thumb is to let your cat or dog indulge in moderation. Otherwise, your furry family member could end up with a stomachache, diarrhea or even pancreatitis.

If you're concerned about your pet's well-being, contact Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital today at 908-464-0023. We'll treat your sick pets like family!

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