{"id":41657,"date":"2018-11-21T05:29:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com?p=41657&preview=true&preview_id=41657"},"modified":"2024-03-14T23:39:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T03:39:31","slug":"thanksgiving-dinner-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/thanksgiving-dinner-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 DIY Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Ideas (with leftover ingredients)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

D<\/span>ogs may not be able to understand<\/strong> the meaning behind Thanksgiving, but they can certainly enjoy the smell of it.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, it will be tempting for you to indulge your four-legged pal and give them some turkey leftovers, but veterinarians strongly advise against it.<\/p>\n

Instead, check out our favorite best Thanksgiving dinner for dogs<\/strong> ideas with safe leftover ingredients.<\/p>\n

While some ingredients will be safe, many aren't. In fact, the week after Thanksgiving is one where veterinarians are busiest, and it's not unusual – holidays are the worst<\/a> for dog poisoning cases.<\/p>\n

The amount of calls and visits veterinarians receive after Thanksgiving because of the digestive problems of our pets is staggering.<\/p>\n

We've already discussed what NOT to feed<\/a> your dog on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

While turkey meat is good for the pup, plenty of other foods on the Thanksgiving dinner table are extremely unhealthy \u2013 the succulent and delicious turkey skin, the rich and extra fat ham bones, the spicy gravy, the wine sauce, butter, cream, salt, peppers, and the chocolate desserts which are often a part of most Thanksgiving dinner tables.<\/p>\n

A simple turkey bone splinter can block your pet\u2019s intestinal tract and have terminal results long before you are able to get it to a vet.<\/p>\n

Salmonella is often an issue<\/a>, given how common it is to leave raw meat on the table for too long and give it to the dog after that.<\/p>\n

The DIY Thanksgiving dinner for dogs should be specially made for your pooch in order to be safe and healthy and meet the dog's nutritional needs.<\/p>\n

SIMILAR:\u00a025 Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes for Dogs<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Best Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Is Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A quick switch from a kibble diet to a huge dish of human food can wreak havoc on your pet\u2019s digestive system. Moreover, not all Thanksgiving dinner for dogs recipes<\/a> are a safe and healthy option for them.<\/p>\n

The best way to avoid any problems – and if you still prefer to keep the holiday theme – is to stick to homemade Thanksgiving dog food (or mix in Thanksgiving dog treats<\/a>) over any human foods.<\/p>\n

To avoid spending half of the next day at the vet, either don\u2019t give your pet leftovers or make sure that your pet is used to homemade, wet dog food beforehand.<\/p>\n

If you feel that you absolutely have <\/em>to give your dog some leftovers from the Thanksgiving table, make sure that it is just a piece of lean turkey meat with no skin and no bones. Casandria Smith<\/strong>, chief veterinarian with Los Angeles Animal Services<\/a>, warns:<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterinarians experience an increased number of office calls due to digestive problems after the holidays because humans invite their animals to celebrate with high fat meals.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But Thanksgiving dinner for dogs can be done properly for the dog.\u00a0The only danger beside using toxic ingredients is making homemade dog food that fails to be nutrient-rich or vitamin-rich enough and feeding long-term. For one or two Thanksgiving dinner for dogs meals, you're fine as long as ingredients are safe for the dog.<\/p>\n

Some of the no-no ingredients<\/a>\u00a0on Thanksgiving you need to avoid include:<\/p>\n

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  • turkey skin<\/li>\n
  • overly fat meat<\/li>\n
  • turkey bones<\/li>\n
  • spices like salt and pepper<\/li>\n
  • cream and butter<\/li>\n
  • desserts<\/li>\n
  • artificial sweeteners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As long as you are sticking to lightly cooked lean turkey meat<\/a>, lightly cooked eggs, and lightly cooked veggies like sweet potatoes, broccoli, and carrots, your special one-time Thanksgiving dinner for dogs should be safe.<\/p>\n

    RECIPE:\u00a0Thanksgiving Dog Treats with Sweet Potato and Pumpkin<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    8 DIY Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Recipes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    1. Oatmeal Turkey with Sweet Potatoes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • 3 lb or 1.3 kg of skinless light and dark turkey meat<\/li>\n
    • 1 cup of about 175 g (6 oz) cooked oatmeal<\/li>\n
    • 1 lb or 450 g of cubed sweet potatoes<\/li>\n
    • 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce<\/li>\n
    • 4 tablespoons of turkey gravy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \"Oatmeal<\/a>Preheat the oven at 180\u00b0C or 350\u00b0F. Put a lightly oiled roasting pan in it. Cook 30 to 45 minutes if the meat is boneless and 45 to 60 minutes for boned meat, or an hour and a half for a whole turkey. For a doggie meal we\u2019d advice on a boneless thigh or breast meat. After the meat is cooked, let it cool off.<\/p>\n

      If the meat was boned, remove all the bones and dice the meat. Cook the sweet potatoes together with the meat, but only for 25 to 30 minutes or until they are tender. After that, you can let them cool off, peel, and chop.<\/p>\n

      Cook the oatmeal separately, according to its instructions. Mix everything together and add the cranberry sauce and the gravy or oil, if you are using any. Serve and watch your dog\u2019s happiness with utmost delight!<\/p>\n

      2. Turkey Gobbler<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • 3 peeled, cored, and sliced green apples<\/li>\n
      • One eight of a tablespoon of cinnamon<\/li>\n
      • 1 lb. or 450 g of ground turkey<\/li>\n
      • 1 cup of about 175 g (6 oz) peas<\/li>\n
      • Half a cup of sliced 1-inch carrot pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Put the apples and the cinnamon in a sauce pan together with 1 cup of water. Get the water to boil and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the apples are completely soft. After that remove the pan from the heat and let the apples cool off.<\/p>\n

        Put the turkey, the peas, and the carrots in a food processor and puree them all into a cream. Take the mixture and put it into a greased cupcake pan, filling it only two-thirds of the way. Put the apples into the food processor as well and puree them into a cream, too.<\/p>\n

        Fill up the cupcake pan with the creamed apples. Bake the contents of the cupcake pan for 45 to 45 minutes on 350\u00b0F or 180\u00b0C. Once the cupcakes are baked, let them cool off and give them to your dog for a swift and ravenous devouring!<\/p>\n

        SIMILAR RECIPE: Turkey and Vegetable Homemade Dog Food<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n