USA, — The holidays are here and that means food. No matter the festivities, it's the time of year to break out the feasts. For some people who have dogs or cats, it can seem innocuous to slip a pet a little snack, but there are some foods that can make certain animals ill.
According to the Idaho Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, even some of the foods people think are safe to give to dogs and cats may not be.
Ok for dogs:
Carrots
Celery
Corn without cob
Sweet potato
Green beans
Apples without seeds and core
Pumpkin
Rice
Quinoa
Small amounts of cheese
Turkey with no bones or fat
Not ok for dogs:
Ham, due to high salt, fat and preservatives
Mashed potatoes due to added fats and creams
Chocolate
Garlic
Leeks
Onions
Grapes
Raisins
Raw potato
Raw dough
Canned cranberry
Pre-made desserts
Stuffing
Pie filling
Ok for cats:
Cooked carrots
Small amounts of celery
Corn
Sweet potato
Cooked green beans
Apples
Bananas
Broccoli
Pumpkin
Squash
Rice
Quinoa
Turkey/Chicken without bones or skin
Not ok for cats:
Cheese
Chocolate
Tea
Onions
Leeks
Garlic
Grapes
Raisins
Raw meat
Ham
Raw potatoes
Raw Dough
Canned cranberry
Citrus foods
Pre-made desserts
Pie-filling
Stuffing
