{"id":47,"date":"2024-11-04T09:50:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossovervet.net\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2024-11-05T09:53:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:53:32","slug":"thanksgiving-pet-safety-how-to-keep-your-pets-happy-and-healthy-in-fayetteville-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossovervet.net\/blog\/thanksgiving-pet-safety-how-to-keep-your-pets-happy-and-healthy-in-fayetteville-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Pet Safety: How To Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy in Fayetteville, Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious food, and making memories. At Crossover Veterinary Clinic<\/a>, we know that your pets are part of the family, and that you want to include them. The holiday season can bring certain risks for pets, though. To ensure a pet-friendly Thanksgiving in Fayetteville, AR, we\u2019ve put together some essential Thanksgiving pet safety tips that will help your furry friends have a fun and safe holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep the Feast on the Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may be tempted to share your Thanksgiving feast with your pets, many holiday foods can be harmful to animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatty turkey skin, rich gravy, stuffing, and desserts often contain ingredients that can upset your pet\u2019s stomach or even cause serious health issues. Onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and certain spices are toxic to pets, so it\u2019s best to keep these off-limits. Instead, offer your pet a small amount of plain, lean cooked turkey meat (no bones, please) or some plain roasted veggies as a special treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, the aftermath of a Thanksgiving meal often results in full trash cans that can be enticing to pets. Unfortunately, the trash may contain food scraps, bones, and other food-scented items that can be harmful if ingested. Be sure to secure your trash in a pet-proof container and keep it out of reach to prevent your pet from getting into anything dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mind Your Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving and autumn decorations add a festive touch to your home, but they can also pose hazards to your pets. Items to keep an eye on include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n