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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of my favorite time of the year, Christmas! It is a great time to share our 3 simple holiday food tips to keep your dog safe. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas there is so MUCH yummy food in our house. Unfortunately much of this food is not safe for your dog. Make sure you are diligent this time of year and keep Fido off counters and away from foods that can make them sick.
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3 simple holiday food tips to keep your dog safe
Tip 1: No Sweets for your doggos to eat!
There is nothing more difficult than saying NO to those sweet puppy dog eyes, but when it comes to candy, but the answer is NO. Most dog moms know that Chocolate is off limits for dogs, but did you know that the sweetener Xylitol is harmful to your pooch? The number 1 holiday food tip – NO SWEETS unless they are safe and natural!
According to Nationwide Pet Insurance, a vet trip due to an overdose of chocolate costs an average of $596 and sugar free candy around $496. The lucky pet parents end up with just a vet bill and not a tragedy!
If you want to give something sweet, try giving them a few blueberries! How about mixing them in a little yogurt? There are a ton of health benefits in blueberries for you and your dog!
Tip 2: Be careful when it comes to meat
Dogs are definitely carnivores, but that does not mean that ALL meat is good for your pooch. If you are sharing Turkey with your four legged friend, make sure they are ONLY getting the meat. Dogs should not eat the spices, skin, bones or fat from any cooked meat. Make sure you carefully select meat without these.
Consider giving your pet a few sardines. These are a great addition to their diet and they will love these fishy delights! The second holiday food tip, be mindful of meat!
Tip 3: Leave some spices for the humans
I LOVE my food to be full of flavor, but that is not always best for your dog. It is important to keep some of the spices away from your pooch. In particular, they should never have onion. Onion is generally one of the toxic foods for dogs. Always avoid food that are heavily seasoned with with Salt. Plain is usually best unless you know exactly what is in the food.
When treating Fido, it is best to keep their food free of spices unless you are confident they are good for your dog. If you want to use a spice with your pooch, try something like turmeric that has amazing health benefits!
Bonus Tip: Curb the Anxiety
If your dog is prone to anxiety, it might be a good time to provide them something to help them relax. It’s a good idea to invest in a natural supplement to help with anxiety! Chillax is a great product to curb anxiety naturally. Turn on some music to help mute the strange noises. Check out my blog on Stranger Anxiety!
It is nice to be able to treat your pups with some Holiday Goodies, but just make sure you take the time to make sure they are safe. Make sure you fetch my Holiday Treat Do’s and Don’ts guide in our Free resource library to keep your pup safe this holiday!
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