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Look Good, Eat Good, Feel Good: How to Celebrate Thanksgiving With Pets

Updated: Nov 1, 2021



How to Celebrate Thanksgiving With Pets

If you want to celebrate Thanksgiving with pets, then you can't miss this guide featuring cute outfit ideas and key food safety tips.


Did you know that, according to Summer Place Apartments, more than 50% of respondents in a 2018 survey said that celebrating Thanksgiving was something that was important to them? Additionally, 96% of American families have a feast on that day.

If you’re one of the many Americans who celebrate this holiday, then you’re likely looking forward to the holiday. But if you have pets, you might also be worried about how to properly spend Thanksgiving with pets.

How do you make sure your foods don’t eat anything bad for them? And how do you celebrate in a fun way with your furry friends?

There’s no need to worry. In this article, we’ll review how to celebrate Thanksgiving with pets, so you can enjoy the holiday with them. Read on to learn more.


Thanksgiving Safety for Pets


When it comes to how you celebrate Thanksgiving with pets, it’s important to focus on food safety. When it comes to Thanksgiving food for pets, it’s okay for you to feed your pet a little bit of turkey, sharing the meal with them.

However, it should never be undercooked or raw, as this could make them sick. You also don’t want to feed them turkey skin or any leftover bones or carcass, as this will be difficult for them to digest.

Bread dough can be life-threatening, and cakes and pies can be unsafe to feed your pet when you’re in the middle of cooking them (because they contain raw eggs).

Chocolates, which can provide a festive vibe, can cause seizures, high blood pressure, diarrhea, and vomiting.

In addition to being careful about specific foods, here are some strategies. While cooking, keep your food away from your pets.

The food served should always stay on the table, and any trash you accumulate during your celebration should be placed away from where your pets might be able to find it.


Thanksgiving Outfits for Pets


When it comes to pet outfits for Thanksgiving, you should make sure they aren’t too loose or tight. Additionally, they get in the way if your pet needs to release waste, obstruct breathing, or limit mobility. Make sure the outfit doesn’t have any choking hazards, either?

One great costume is the Turkey Dog Costume. This is exactly what it sounds like, where you’ll be able to give your doggie a beak, wings, and the full-blown turkey tail. Your dog will look just like a turkey and be able to stay warm!

Another great option for a pet that might not want a full-on costume is the Thanksgiving-themed bandana, which you can easily fold over the collar they already wear.


Want More Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving With Pets?


Now that you’ve learned about some of the best ways you can celebrate Thanksgiving with pets while keeping them safe and having fun, you might want more tips. Maybe you want to learn about pet-friendly Thanksgiving recipes, for example.

Whatever information you need, we can help. At Palmetto Scoopers, we’re experts when it comes to taking care of your pet.

We also provide pet waste management services. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us now.

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