{"id":2726,"date":"2022-11-23T12:04:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T20:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/portland-dog-training\/?p=2726"},"modified":"2022-11-23T12:05:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T20:05:01","slug":"thanksgiving-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/portland-dog-training\/blog\/thanksgiving-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
During this time each year, there is an uptick in\u00a0dogs that end up at the vet for ingesting things that made them sick. So let’s keep your pup safe this year!<\/span><\/h5>\n

Foods To Avoid<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dogs should avoid eating turkey skin, bones, seasoning, garlic, sage, onion, nutmeg, alcohol, xylitol, chocolate, raisins\/grapes, fatty foods, gravy, nuts, sage, dough\/batter.<\/p>\n

Dog-Safe Foods<\/span><\/h3>\n

In small amounts, sweet potato, apple, turkey meat (no skin, no bones), and green beans are safe as long as they are unseasoned and have no additional ingredients. Do not give your dog large amounts of any food they are not used to eating\u2014you might really upset their stomach, trigger an allergy, or even cause pancreatitis which is life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Don’t Underestimate Your Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n

Even a dog who has no history of stealing food or counter surfing – or a dog you don\u2019t think can physically get onto counters\u2014might be motivated enough to surprise you on Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n

Clarify Rules for Guests<\/span><\/h3>\n

Be clear with guests ahead of time that they should not give your dog any food scraps\u2014no matter how much they beg! (And also, if you catch your dog begging, you should address that with training to relieve your guests of the temptation!)<\/p>\n

Keep Fido in Secure Spaces<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Make sure your guests are aware of the importance of properly closing and latching gates, doors, etc so a mistake doesn\u2019t lead to your dog getting out of the house or yard on accident. Having your dog on a tether or baby gate can add an additional layer of security.<\/p>\n

Safe Interactions\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Always monitor interactions between guests and dogs. If you feel something is \u201coff\u201d, the best thing is to remove your dog from the situation. This is especially with true around kids and new people that your dog has not met before.<\/p>\n

When In Doubt, Play It Safe!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Last but not least, if you cannot ensure your dog\u2019s safety around holiday food, it is best to just play it safe and separate them until everything is cleaned up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During this time each year, there is an uptick in\u00a0dogs that end up at the vet for ingesting things that made them sick. So let’s keep your pup safe this year! Foods To Avoid Dogs should avoid eating turkey skin, bones, seasoning, garlic, sage, onion, nutmeg, alcohol, xylitol, chocolate, raisins\/grapes, fatty foods, gravy, nuts, sage,…<\/p>\n

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