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People may overindulge on Thanksgiving, but it is unsafe to let our pets follow suit.
A tiny piece of fully-cooked turkey -- with all bones removed -- will probably be o.k. for your dog. The same goes for a small taste of mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie.
As with any time of the year, the safest bet is to not let your pet feast on table scraps. Make sure holiday guests in your home also know this rule.
At best, a pet can suffer mild stomach upset after eating something that disagrees with him. At worst, you could be making a trip to the emergency veterinarian clinic if your pet has an adverse reaction or gets a turkey bone or some other object lodged in her intestine.
Here is a compilation of some of the top holiday safety tips from the ASPCA and other pet care experts:
*Keep garbage out of reach. Thanksgiving trash can include plastic wraps, aluminum foil, camera batteries, and turkey bones, all of which could cause an intestinal irritation or obstruction if swallowed.
*Garlic, onions, chocolate, candy sweetened with xylitol, avocados, alcoholic beverages, nuts (especially walnuts and macadamia nuts), anything with caffeine, raisins, grapes, and yeast or bread dough are all potentially toxic to pets. Depending on the food, your pet could suffer liver, brain or heart damage in extreme cases.
*Keep your pet away from the constantly opening and closing front door as guests arrive at your home. It's too easy for your pet to escape.
*Just like people, pets can get stressed from large groups of family and friends or changes in the daily routine. If your pet is crate-trained, give him some time away from the noise and commotion, or place him in a room with the door closed.
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