Thanksgiving
is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. It’s easy to get caught up welcoming family
and cooking that you forget all about making the day special for your pet. That’s why we’ve put together our guide for a
Happy Pet Thanksgiving! A Happy Pet
Thanksgiving means keeping your pet safe, occupied with fun games and toys and,
of course, well fed! So get your pet
ready for the best Thanksgiving EVER!
Since
safety always comes first let’s start off with our safety tips:
Cooked Bones — Whether your bird is goose, turkey or duck, do not give the bones to your dogs. Cooked bones are brittle and sharp and can damage your pet’s intestines.
Cooked Bones — Whether your bird is goose, turkey or duck, do not give the bones to your dogs. Cooked bones are brittle and sharp and can damage your pet’s intestines.
Keep dogs out of the kitchen
- Often times dogs can get underfoot, especially when food is the star of the
show. The last thing you want is to trip
over them or, heaven forbid, spill or drop something hot on them! A quick fix is to use a baby gate to keep
pets in their pet-friendly zone.
Check ID —
Holiday stress can cause pets to run amok and with family members coming
and going it’s easy for your pet to get out and take its own vacation. Check your pet’s ID tag and make sure their
contact information is up to date. If
you’re traveling make sure the number listed on the ID tag is a cell phone, so
you’re able to receive calls when you are away from home.
Secure the trash — After
the big meal, you may want to just plop on the couch and relax. Before you do,
take a few minutes to survey your home so that anything that still needs to be
thrown out is, and that all trash receptacles are shut tight. Cats and dogs can easily jump on a countertop
to enjoy a meal of their own.
Now that your pet is safe, let’s move on to the
fun! Keeping your pet busy with games
and toys will help them stay out of trouble and work up an appetite. Here is how to help your pet have an active and fun day...
Let them join in the games! — If you’re the type of family that has an annual football game, let your dog
join in. Take your dog to the park and
play with the family and get some fresh air!
Got Toys?—Toys are always
the answer! Take
your pet’s mind off the turkey by stocking up on new toys. Our favorite for occupying dogs is the Kong
with some peanut butter inside or some catnip toys for kitties.
A good old fashion walk — A
dog who’s been out on a long walk or who has fetched the ball a zillion times
is more likely to be relaxed during Thanksgiving dinner. If you don’t have time, consider getting a
dog walker or put the kids to work!
Now on to the main attraction — the food! As we said in the safety portion of our
guide, feeding your pet people food can be dangerous and hazardous to their
health. But there are plenty of pet-friendly
recipes that can help your pet be part of the celebration. Here is one of our favorite recipes for both
dogs and cats...
Thanksgiving Turkey Loafs:
You will need...
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup cooked quinoa or rice
2 eggs
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease 1
jumbo six-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl, using your hands, mix all of
the ingredients thoroughly. Fill each muffin cup with the meat mixture and
bake until the tops are browned, about 40 minutes. (You can wrap and
refrigerate the cooked loaves for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2
months.) Follow our guide for Happy Pet Thanksgiving and your pet will be
safe, have fun and have a turkey belly at the end of the day!
Do you have a tip to share with
us? How about a Thanksgiving pet photo? Share them with us at social@fetchpetcare.com.
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