6 Thanksgiving Foods Which Are Dangerous for Dogs and Cats

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving feast, it may be tempting to share some with your four-legged best friend too! However, some Thanksgiving dishes can be very dangerous for dogs and cats.

Dr. Eva Evans, a veterinarian and writer for pet health insurance agency, shared with Pets Best 6 traditional Thanksgiving dishes you should avoid feeding to your pets.

1. Stuffing: Common ingredients for stuffing include onions and garlic, which are extremely toxic for dogs and cats.  Dr. Evans says it can cause can cause a life-threatening anemia (destruction of the red blood cells).
2. Ham: Pork products can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and possibly pancreatitis.
3. Mashed potatoes:  The butter and milk ingredients may cause diarrhea.  If your recipe includes onion powder or garlic, it can be very toxic.
4. Turkey bones: If your pet gets past the choking risk, suffering severe indigestion is possible, as is vomiting.  Besides, the bones can splinter and cause damage to the stomach and intestines.
5. Salads with grapes or raisins: Keep your pets away from grapes, as they can be deadly. Dr. Evans says, grapes can cause severe, irreversible and sometimes fatal kidney failure in dogs.
6. Chocolate:  You probably already know, chocolate is very toxic for pets.  They want a bite, but think twice or veterinarian visit could be in your holiday plans.