Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving holiday .
Be sure and watch that your dog doesn't help himself to any thawing tidbits you might have on the counter. Don't forget, no turkey leftovers for dogs, no matter how much they plead. Cooked bones splinter and can cause serious, life-threatening injuries.
Pets' highly sensitive noses pick up scents before humans can. Therefore, don't be surprised when your little fur babies are underfoot in the kitchen while Thanksgiving holiday goodies are being prepared.
Watch those hot containers filled with turkey and ham drippings. The pets can easily tip them over causing severe scalding and burns to themselves.
Don't feed pets the cooled drippings either. Human seasonings aren't good for pets, plus the fact that the rich stock and drippings can easily upset pets' digestive systems.
Though it's so tempting, don't give your pet large quantities of cooked turkey and ham during the holidays. Again, human food is too rich; overfeeding of human food can cause additional health problems and feeding human food will often lead to unsatisfactory eating habits when given pet food at their regular mealtimes. Consumption of human food can also result in pitiful begging, an aggravating habit hard to break, when the family sits down for meals.
BONES ARE DANGEROUS! Please, please don't feed your pets bones, especially poultry bones. Poultry bones splinter easily - each year thousands of pets are treated for consumption of splintered bones, causing pain and sometimes death.
Increased activity and visitors during the winter holiday season can upset your pet's routine. Try to keep your pet on his regular schedule for feeding and exercise and be sure the pet gets plenty of love.