8 Thanksgiving Foods That Are Dangerous to Us!

Before you set the table for the big day, make sure to read through this list so that your wonderful, lovable dog stays safe and happy during the holiday. Thanksgiving is a time of family, fun, and food, but it can be dangerous for your dog if you do not know what foods are harmful to them. 

These 8 holiday staples are actually dangerous for your dog to consume. 

Make sure to take note, and let your holiday guests know of these potential threats as well – you don’t want Uncle Al sneaking Fido something dangerous under the table during the big holiday meal!

8. Turkey Skin

Turkey is a staple at almost every Thanksgiving feast. But did you know that foods high in fat, like the turkey skin, can actually be very harmful for your pooch? The skin holds onto all of the butter, spices, marinades, and oils that were used to cook the turkey and is very hard for your dog to digest. Sometimes, ingesting high fat foods can lead to pancreatic. It’s best to resist the urge to let your dog eat the turkey scraps that get left behind after carving, even though they may have a dynamite begging face.

7. Sage

This popular holiday seasoning tastes delicious in stuffing and on the turkey, but it actually contains essential oils that are dangerous for your dog and can cause indigestion and an upset stomach.

This next food is a popular pre-dinner snack that can be very dangerous for your dog….

6. Nuts

Holiday staples – macadamia nuts and walnuts – are especially dangerous for dogs to consume. They can cause a toxic reaction within 12 hours of ingesting them, which consists of vomiting, an inability to stand, and tremors. Symptoms usually go away, but it can sometimes lead to deadly shock.

5. Cooked Bones

Many may think that giving your dog the bone from the turkey or ham is an excellent way to include them in the holiday meal, but cooked bones prove to be more dangerous than they are delicious. Cooked bones could splinter inside your dog’s digestive tract and cause major internal problems. Avoid leaving cooked bones anywhere near your dog’s reach, and quickly dispose of any leftovers after the meal to avoid a costly trip to the vet and an unpleasant experience for your dog.

4. Nutmeg

Sweet potatoes and pumpkin, in appropriate doses, are a healthy treat for your dog. But you will want to take special precautions and make sure that neither of those have nutmeg on them before feeding. Nutmeg can cause seizures if your dog consumes it alone or as an ingredient in sweet potatoes or pumpkin, and in extreme cases can even lead to death.

This next one isn't necessarily a food, but it is usually at every holiday gathering…

3. Alcohol

Most dogs love the taste of alcohol, but no type of alcohol is good for them. Even small amounts of alcohol, especially beer, can cause life threatening toxicity. The hops in beer can cause an elevated body temperature, racing heart, vomiting, and sometimes even death in dogs. Resist the urge to share your adult  beverage with your dog, and you will avoid unnecessary suffering and illness.

2. Baking Essentials: Chocolate, Dough, And Batter

Keeping your dog out of the kitchen while you prepare those delicious Thanksgiving desserts is a smart idea. Even small amounts of chocolate can harm them, and dough can actually rise inside of their bellies, which causes stomach pain for your precious pooch. Spare batter contains uncooked eggs, which are always a risk for Salmonella, something both you and your dog will want to avoid.

1. Onions And Garlic

Another set of popular Thanksgiving ingredients, onions and garlic, are dangerous for your dog to get a hold of. All members of the onion family contain compounds that can damage your dog’s red blood cells if ingested. Garlic tends to be more toxic than onions, however both can lead to anemia if ingested in sufficient quantities, and contrary to popular  belief, cooking them does not lower their toxicity.

Keeping a close eye on your furbaby during the Thanksgiving meal, or even allowing them to relax safely in another room, is a good rule of thumb for the holidays. Keeping this list in mind during prep and actual mealtime will make everything run smoothly, and keep your furbaby safe and happy! Happy Thanksgiving!

Read more at http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/thanksgivingthreatsfordogs/#RsBOcouvcBtyhQ8R.99

The DNA results are in...and I am proud to say I am an ...

 AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER MIX

(No one in the pool guessed correctly; 
Kyla is the declared winner because she said I was a "mix.")

If you check out Wikipedia you will see my picture there and below. This looks just like me! I can't see the paws but the rest of this fine looking canine resembles me. 

The purebred dog breed signature matches included in the analysis are those that were detected in the last three generations of my ancestry.

Amstaff (picture taken from Wikipedia)

From my report: 

The American Staffordshire Terrier can trace its roots all the way back to the nineteenth century in England. The English Staffordshire Terrier was created when various terriers were crossed with the Bulldog. The crossbreeding resulted in the active and powerful breed that came to the attention of the United States public in 1870. American breeders then focused their attention and efforts to increasing the size and weight of the American Staffordshire Terrier.

These breeding efforts resulted in a Staffordshire Terrier that was recognized as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club in 1936. In 1972, the current name of “American Staffordshire Terrier” was adopted. The American Staffordshire Terrier was once used primarily for fighting. That practice, however, was banned in the early 1900’s and two separate variations of the breed were gradually developed.

The American Staffordshire Terrier can be any color, with solid, particolor, or patched black, brown, tan, brindle (black and brown striped), liver, red or fawn. Black or blue mask, brindle or tan points are commonly seen traits in this breed. Ears may also appear different due to cropping.

Mama posted some great information on her blog today. She asked me to share the link. 

Warning: The topic only deals with humans, unfortunately canines aren't mentioned at all. 

Here is a sneak peak. Visit Mama's blog to read more...

Consumer Reports Health has launched many new online "hubs" recently with focuses on a variety of Choosing Wisely related topics, including antibiotic overuse, medical tests before surgery, safe pregnancy, and screening tests. Today they launched a new hub on a topic that has been very present in the news recently -- that of caregiving, end-of-life decisions, and medical tests, and treatments for older adults.

www.ccitarella.blogspot.com

Woof, Woof, till later, 

Zoey

PS On the subject of Halloween...

anyone know any people giving out dog treats?

Count down....3-2-1 weeks

Who am I? 

What am I made of... 
a bit of sugar (nah), 
 a touch of spice (nope), 
and everything nice (yes, oh yes)?

Mama purchased a DNA kit from that big store inside the laptop known as Amazon. 

The kit arrived and the next thing I knew I was getting sticks switched around inside my mouth. Next morning Mama went directly to the post office to mail my specimen.
About a week later, Mama received an email letting her know my test was received
and soon I will know what wonderful breeds make up my very own ancestry.

Mama doesn't care what I am. Mama says I am a mutt just like her.
Dad is curious; he wants to know.

My questionable DNA has turned into a game.  My family all took a guess at my makeup.
Kyla, at the mature age of 8, says I am a "mixed"  dog. Now that girl is thinking with her pretty little head. I do think she is going to win the guessing game.

Maybe Mama will order another kit from that Amazon place and Dad can shove sticks inside her mouth so we can finds out what breed she is.

I already know what she is--she is my lovable Mama!

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

(aka Zo-Zo)

Color this dog black and call it me. 

Yikes...

a cat with me? I don't recognize that mangy chair or do I remember lounging around with a cat!
Wait one minute, I don't even think I ever met a cat, let alone pose with one.
This dog is an impersonator and a very good one!

If it was me I would be wearing pink. Mama likes to see me in pink. I can't even see the collar on this good-looking, regal dog.

Believe me...it is not me but it sure looks like me!

Woof, woof, till later, 
Zoey

Hey, did you know today is...

 National Black Dog Day!!!!

Mama says she didn't even know there was such a day. 

I have to show my beautiful self to you so enjoy seeing me in black.

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

A girl needs her beauty rest

Didn't I hear it is dinner time? 

Mama, can you put Animal Planet on the tube?
 (Yes, our TV still has tubes!)

Wait one minute...you forgot to let me in!

Thank you God for helping me find my new family.
Amen.

Farewell to the Captain...

Good day to my readers and fellow canines,

I don't know much about baseball, all I know is that I am a Yankee fan by family default. Last night was an exciting night for the team. Mama made me do some research on him, so here is some background info just in case you have been living in a hole or under a rock. Otherwise this info is not news to you!

Derek Sanderson Jeter was born June 26, 1974.

He is an American baseball shortstop who played in his 20th and final season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees' success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding, and leadership. 

He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,461), games played (2,744), stolen bases (358), and at bats (11,186).^[1] His accolades include 14 All-Starselections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. 

Jeter is the all-time MLB leader in hits by a shortstop, and the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits.

PS My dad's dad hated the Yankees. He use to call them "bums." 

My Mama thinks he would have like Jeter.

Blogging and researching was too much work for me.
I am going to take a nap by my Mama on my
comfy pillow while Mama works.

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey