What Your Dog Can (and Can’t) Eat on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is basically the Super Bowl of food, and your dog knows it. The smells, the plates, the relatives who slip “just a little bite”… it’s a whole event. Sharing a few things with your pup is totally fine, as long as you know what’s safe and what absolutely doesn’t belong anywhere near their bowl.

Let’s break it down.

What Your Dog Can Eat on Thanksgiving

Boneless, unseasoned turkey

Yes, your dog can have turkey, and they’ll love you for it. Just make sure it’s plain, fully cooked, and boneless. No skin, no seasoning, no buttery marinades. Think “clean protein,” not “Grandma’s secret recipe.”

Dog-friendly vegetables

Plenty of your holiday sides are actually great for dogs when they’re served plain. Safe options include:

• Carrots

• Green beans

• Pumpkin (plain, not pie filling)

• Sweet potatoes (no butter, no brown sugar, no marshmallows)
  
  

Keep it simple, and you’re good.

What Your Dog Should Avoid

Garlic and onion

This is the big one. Garlic and onion, raw, cooked, powdered, or hiding inside a family recipe, are toxic to dogs. If a dish includes either, it’s off limits.

Desserts and baked goods

Thanksgiving desserts may look harmless, but most contain sugar, spices, chocolate, or even xylitol. None of that belongs in your dog’s system. Also, avoid yeast dough and anything overly rich or buttery.

Turkey bones

Cooked bones can splinter and cause serious internal injuries. Even if your aunt swears her dog “has always eaten them,” it’s a hard no.

If Your Dog Has a Sensitive Belly After Dinner

Holiday meals are fun… until your dog starts showing signs that their digestive system didn’t love the celebration as much as you did. Gas, soft stools, or mild discomfort can happen when well-meaning relatives sneak table scraps.

If you notice that post-Thanksgiving tummy drama, Probiotic Soft Chews from Dog Health Labs can help support balanced digestion and a calmer stomach. They’re gentle, natural, and made specifically for dogs who get a little sensitive after rich meals.

Final Takeaway

Thanksgiving is all about sharing, just make sure you’re sharing the right foods with your dog. Keep the safe options in play, avoid the risky ones, and have the Probiotic Soft Chews on hand in case your pup’s stomach needs a little help after the feast.

If you want a shorter or more playful version, I can spin another one.