Don’t Feed Thanksgiving Leftovers to Pets

Don’t Feed Thanksgiving Leftovers to Pets
Veterinarians see a lot of pets in the emergency room after holiday dinners. alexei_tm/Shutterstock
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Q: May we treat our dog and cat to some Thanksgiving leftovers? Is it OK for the cat to clean the remaining meat from the turkey carcass and chew on the small bones?

A: In a word: No. Veterinary emergency clinics see way too many dogs and cats after holiday feasts. Don’t make your pets join that crowd.

Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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