Keep Your Dog’s Belly Safe This Thanksgiving

What they can eat and what they absolutely shouldn’t.

Hi Friend,

Thanksgiving is full of love and gratitude but it’s also full of rich foods that can upset your dog’s gut. I wanted to share a quick guide to keep your pup comfortable and out of the emergency room this holiday. A helpful blog post on dog gut distress is coming next.

Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Dogs

Keep portions small, plain, and unseasoned:
• Turkey (white meat only, no skin or bones)
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Plain pumpkin purée
• Sweet potatoes (plain, cooked)
• Apples (no seeds)

Foods to Avoid High Risk for Pancreatitis

These can cause gut upset and dangerous inflammation:
• Turkey skin, gravy, drippings
• Ham
• Mashed potatoes with butter/cream
• Stuffing
• Pie, whipped cream, desserts
• Anything fried
• Cooked bones
• Foods with onions, garlic, or heavy spices

Pancreatitis Red-Flag Checklist

Head to the emergency vet if you see:
• Vomiting (especially repeated)
• Tense or hunched posture
• Not wanting to eat
• Diarrhea
• Lethargy or hiding
• Belly pain when touched
• Trembling, panting, or restlessness

If your pet is in distress go straight to the ER.

A Quick Tip for a Happy Holiday Belly

Feed a little less earlier in the day and add a spoon of plain pumpkin to soothe the gut.
Love is measured in presence and connection rather than table scraps. For animals and humans.

Do you have  dog safe recipe? Share it in the comments because we would love to know what it is.