What would your pet’s New Year Resolutions be? Eat an extra treat each day? Add 20 minutes to each nap time? Find extra table scraps on the floor? Fortunately, our pets don’t pick their resolutions, we pick for them! Here is a list of 5 simple resolutions that can have an enormous influence on your pet’s 2018 and beyond! (Spoiler alert: Your pet may try to guilt you on some of these but STAY STRONG PET PARENTS!)
THANKSGIVING DINNER IS NOT FOR PETS
The best way to give thanks to your pets is to keep them safe! Share love and good times with your pets, but be carful about any food that you share.
Too many or the wrong type of leftovers can cause upset stomach or worse for your pet. If you do give your dog or cat leftovers, make sure it’s a small amount of one of these dog-and-cat-safe treats.
Skinless,bonelesss cooked turkey
Steamed, plain green beans
Plain carrots
Plain mashed sweet potatoes, or pumpkin
Gravy that is free of onions, spices, herbs or sweeteners
Cranberry
WHAT NOT TO FEED YOUR PETS ON THANKSGIVING
Turkey Bones
Mushrooms
Bread Dough
Stuffing
Chocolate
Butter
Candied Yams
Fat Trimmings
Onion & Garlic
THE BEST WAY TO THANK YOUR PET IS TO KEEP HIM SAFE!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
LIZ HARGENS
