Pumpkin Wednesday!

Hello and welcome to Pumpkin Wednesday, you are halfway through the work week!

On Wednesday next week, I will be driving myself, my younger sister, and Pumpkin back to my parent's house in Michigan.

Pumpkin getting in the Thanksgiving Spirit

                   Pumpkin will be joining my mom's dog Phoebe as the resident pets of the house.

Phoebe is so excited for Thanksgiving!

While I am excited for turkey and all the other delicious holiday foods, I know that Pumpkin the mooch will be sniffing around looking for scraps.  But there are many hazards for both cats and dogs so follow these tips to ensure a delightful, stress free holiday for you and your pets.

1. Don't let your dog have any poultry bones!  They are far too small and can break and get caught in your dog's throat. 
2. Onions will make your cats sick!  A chemical in the onion can cause anemia in your cat!
3. Sage can cause gastrointestinal problems in cats and dogs, so be careful to keep any dish with sage out of the reach of your pets.
4. Make sure to remember your pet may not be used to all the commotion in the house.  At my house we have a lot of yelling during the football game, especially because the Dallas Cowboys are doing oh so well this year.... Be sure to have a place where they can retreat and get away from all the crazy family :)
5. Be careful about your turkey cooking paraphernalia!  Those turkey cooking strings, bags and tinfoil, are covered in delicious fatty turkey juices your pet will be searching for.  Your pet ingesting any of these non-food products can make for a holiday spent in the pet emergency room, so be conscious of keeping the trash can lid closed tight!

If you want to provide your furry friend with a feast, remember moderation is key.  A tiny bite of fully cooked turkey (with no skin or greasy goo) is probably alright.

How do your pets respond at the holidays?

-Best wishes for a wonderful Thursday!