My biggest push for pet parents is to feed fresh food to their pets.
Diet is the cornerstone of health & we can make the biggest impact on our pet's longevity by choosing wisely.
So, of course, I am a big advocate for sharing meals with our furry besties - especially during the holidays!
Most of us view our pets as family and that means we want to include them in the holiday festivities, right?
Here are some basic Do's & Don'ts when sharing Thanksgiving Day Dinner with your pups & kitties -
DO Share:
Turkey (NO bones though)
If you cook other meats - set some aside, unseasoned.
Most Veggies (except onions)
Mashed potatoes
Cheese (in moderation)
Stuffing (if no onion)
100% Pumpkin Puree (before you bake the pie, reserve a spoonful for Fido)
DON'T Share:
Chocolates & Sweets
Dishes with Artificial Sweeteners
Any & All Cooked Bones - they can splinter and be very harmful
Cranberry Sauce - due to the sugar content. A small bit won't hurt though.
Alcohol - no drunk pups, please:)
Grapes
Ham - high salt content. Share a very small amount.
My dog, Archie will be the little taste tester for the day and have a little plate with us at dinnertime.
Here is what I will be sharing with Archie:
Little bit of turkey
spoonful of mashed potatoes - small drizzle of gravy
a square of cheddar cheese
a few green beans
little bit of stuffing (no onion)
Keep in mind the size of your dog when making up a plate, do a little bit of each; don't overdo it, especially if your pet isn't used to a lot of 'human-food.'
Also - feed less of their regular meal and supplement with the Thanksgiving foods.
If your pet is anxious during the holidays and gets overwhelmed with all the people around or even if he/she gets over-excited, I recommend trying Bach's Rescue Remedy and/or a high quality CBD supplement (Treatibles) is the brand that I trust and have used with my own pets and recommend to my clients)
For anxiety in pets (and over-excitability), check out this blog post as well!
DISCLAIMER:
The information offered by The Balanced Companion is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace regular veterinary care. I strongly encourage you to seek the professional advice of a holistic veterinarian that supports your efforts to incorporate species appropriate nutrition and holistic lifestyle choices into your pet’s life. To locate a holistic integrative vet, please visit www.ahvma.org or ask me for a referral.
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