6 Pups-Giving Do's and Don'ts

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Note: We don't condone letting your puppers chew on pumpkin stems, but this photo is cute so we're sticking with it!

The holiday season is the perfect time for families to get together and eat, drink and be merry. Thanksgiving is no exception, but does this mean Fluffy can't join in on the fun? Yes and no - we'll break down what leftovers your fur baby can gobble up, and which ones you should just save for you and your fellow humans.

1. Do say yes to turkey!

Turkey is a very lean source of protein and 100% Fido-approved! Just be sure to give your pup a bone-free, portioned amount without any skin and stick with white meat. Try to avoid fatty and heavily seasoned pieces too, just to be safe. 

2. Don't give your dog anything with onions or garlic

Although delicious to us, these allium family foods can give pets toxic anemia. It's best you avoid giving your dog stuffing and any vegetable side containing allium foods. 

3. Do give a small amount of cranberry sauce

Cranberry sauce is pretty sugary, so pay attention to how much you give your dog, especially if they have a sensitive stomach! Otherwise, cranberry sauce is perfectly safe and pairs well with their turkey. 

4. Don't feed your pup anything with artificial sweeteners

We get it: you're trying to be good this Thanksgiving or you're jumping on the Keto diet train. However, your dog couldn't care less about that. Any artificial sweetener is toxic and potentially fatal to them! If your cranberry sauce isn't sweetened with real sugar, spare your pup the trouble. 

5. Do plate that puppy bowl with starches like mac n' cheese and mashed potatoes

Mac n' cheese is delicious and dog-tummy friendly too, in small amounts of course! The same rule applies to mashed potatoes: these foods are pretty cheesy and buttery, which could make dogs sick. Only give your dog a small sample of each if you're unsure of their sensitivity, or you can go all-out and make a small helping of each dish with less butter and cheese! 

6. Don't give your dog a slice of pie

Pie has way too much sugar and butter in concentrated amounts, even more than cranberry sauce. If you're feeling dog-parent guilt, check out these dog-approved Thanksgiving treats instead! 

Do you give your pup their own Thanksgiving plate? Let us know!