Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes? Plain Only vs the Thanksgiving Casserole
Plain, fully cooked sweet potato is a safe treat for dogs, but the Thanksgiving casserole is a different dish: brown sugar, marshmallows,…
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Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Ham? Salt, Fat and the Holiday Table
Ham is not advisable for dogs: cured ham carries about ten times the sodium of plain turkey, its fat can trigger pancreatitis,…
Dog Health
Can Dogs Eat Brussels Sprouts? Plain, Cooked and Only a Few
Plain, cooked Brussels sprouts are safe for dogs in small amounts — start with half to one sprout and never offer more…
Dog Health
Can Dogs Eat Mashed Potatoes? Plain Mash vs the Thanksgiving Bowl
Plain mashed potatoes are fine for dogs in small amounts, but the mash on the Thanksgiving table usually is not. Butter and…
Dog Health
Can Dogs Eat Mac and Cheese? Fat, Salt and the Thanksgiving Recipe Check
Mac and cheese is not a safe treat for dogs. The cheese is high in fat, which can trigger pancreatitis, and some…
Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Pecan Pie? Pecans, Sugar and the Thanksgiving Dessert Risk
Pecan pie is not safe for dogs, and the pie is worse than the nut alone. Pecans carry juglone and mould toxins,…
Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Pie? Plain Pumpkin vs Pie Filling at Thanksgiving
Pumpkin pie is not safe for dogs, but plain pumpkin is a healthy treat. The difference is what goes into the pie:…
Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Green Beans? Plain Beans vs Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving
Plain green beans are a safe, low-calorie treat for dogs, but green bean casserole is a different dish. The AKC lists casseroles…
Dog Health
Can Dogs Eat Gravy? Fat, Salt and the Pancreatitis Risk
Thanksgiving gravy is not safe for dogs: it is fatty, salty and very often made with onion, garlic or bouillon. Serve plain…
Dog Health
Can Dogs Eat Stuffing? Onion, Garlic and the Thanksgiving Recipe Check
Ordinary Thanksgiving stuffing is not safe for dogs: most recipes contain onion or garlic, which are toxic to dogs even when cooked,…