10/10/2026
🦃🍂 THANKSGIVING PET SAFETY: KEEP THE HOLIDAY HAPPY FOR EVERYONE! 🐾 🤎
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family, friends, delicious food, and giving thanks for the furry family members who make our lives better! While we're enjoying the long weekend, there are a few things to keep in mind to help keep our pets safe, happy, and healthy.
🍗 BE CAREFUL WITH TABLE SCRAPS!
Those begging eyes are hard to resist, but many Thanksgiving foods can upset your pet's stomach or even be dangerous.
🚫 Avoid:
• Turkey bones - these can splinter or cause choking, blockages, or intestinal injuries.
• Fatty foods, gravy, and skin - can trigger digestive upset or pancreatitis.
• Onions, garlic, and chives - can be toxic to dogs and cats.
• Chocolate, raisins, grapes, and desserts containing xylitol - can be toxic to pets.
🗑️ KEEP THE GARBAGE OUT OF REACH
Turkey carcasses, bones, string, foil, plastic wrap, and food-soiled packaging can all tempt curious noses. Secure your garbage and compost to prevent scavenging and accidental ingestion.
🌼 WATCH OUT FOR FALL DECORATIONS
Festive flowers, candles, potpourri, and seasonal decorations can pose risks. Lilies are especially dangerous to cats, and even small exposures can cause life-threatening kidney injury.
🚪 GUESTS, DOORS & STRESS
A busy house can be overwhelming for some pets. Frequent arrivals and departures also increase the risk of an accidental escape.
Make sure your pet has:
• A quiet, comfortable space to retreat to.
• Fresh water and access to their usual essentials.
• A secure collar with identification and up-to-date microchip information.
• Supervision around unfamiliar guests, children, and other animals.
🚨If you suspect your pet has eaten something dangerous or is showing concerning symptoms, contact an emergency veterinary hospital promptly!
We wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving weekend! 🧡🍁🐶🐱
