🦃 Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat

🦴 Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can Eat

The good news: your dog doesn’t have to miss out on the holiday fun! There are several Thanksgiving foods they can enjoy in moderation, as long as they’re plain and unseasoned.

✔ Turkey (Plain, Boneless, Skinless)

A small amount of cooked white turkey meat is perfectly fine.
Avoid: skin, fat, and all bones.

✔ Pumpkin (Plain) 100% Pumpkin Puree

Great for digestion and packed with nutrients.
Avoid: pumpkin pie filling or anything with sugar or spices.

✔ Sweet Potatoes (Plain, Cooked)

A nutritious, dog-friendly treat.
Avoid: casseroles with marshmallows, sugar, or butter.

✔ Green Beans (Plain)

Fresh or steamed green beans are an excellent low-cal snack.
Avoid: green bean casserole, cream sauces, fried onions.

✔ Carrots (Raw or Cooked)

Crunchy, tasty, and packed with vitamins.

✔ Apples (Seedless & Sliced)

A sweet treat full of fiber and antioxidants.
Avoid: seeds and core.

✔ Cranberries (Plain & Unsweetened)

Safe in small amounts.
Avoid: cranberry sauces with sugar or artificial sweeteners.

🚫 Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Should Not Eat

✖ Stuffing

Stuffing usually contains onions, garlic, butter, and spices. All dangerous for dogs.

✖ Turkey Bones & Skin

• Bones can splinter

• Skin is high in fat and can trigger pancreatitis

✖ Ham

Too salty and fatty for dogs’ digestive systems.

✖ Mashed Potatoes

On their own, potatoes are fine, but mashed potatoes contain butter, milk, garlic, and seasonings.

✖ Desserts (Pies, Cookies, Breads)

Thanksgiving desserts contain sugar, chocolate, nutmeg, and sometimes xylitol — all unsafe for dogs.

✖ Gravy

Usually contains high salt, butter, fat, and spices.

✖ Alcohol

Even small amounts can be extremely dangerous for dogs.

✖ Chocolate

Even small amounts can be extremely dangerous for dogs.

🧡 Want Your Dog to Join the Thanksgiving Feast Safely?

If you want to spoil your pup without risking their health, create a simple, dog-safe holiday plate:

• A little plain turkey

• A spoon of pumpkin puree

• A few green beans

• Sweet potato cubes
  

🦃 Final Thoughts

Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and delicious food. With a little care, your dog can enjoy the day right alongside you.

Just remember:
Plain foods = okay.
Seasoned, sugary, salty, or fatty foods = not okay.

Wishing you and your pup a happy, safe, tummy-friendly Thanksgiving! 🐶🧡