What Foods are Safe for Your Pooch

With Thanksgiving this week, you’re probably preparing to cook your Thanksgiving turkey, but it might leave you wondering what foods are safe for your pooch to feast on. Before you feed your dog their Thanksgiving feast, check out this list of what foods your dog can and can’t have.

If you’re looking to feed your dog Thanksgiving scraps, these foods mentioned below would be perfect. However, as all things everything should be consumed by your pooch in moderation, and we don’t recommend that your dog eats everything on the list.

Turkey: Cooked boneless Turkey can be great for your pooch, just make sure you leave off the skin so you avoid giving your dog too much extra fat.

Sweet Potatoes: You might be making a sweet potato casserole covered in marshmallows, but stick to the plain cooked kind for your dog.

Apple Slices: If your baking that Fall apple pie, your pooch can enjoy a few slices of fresh apple before you put them in the pie.

Mashed Potatoes: Your pooch might just love some mashed potatoes, plus they make a great stuffing for a Kong as well. Just leave out the gravy if it’s high fat content.

Vegetables: Plain veggies can be great for your dog, without the added butter. Corn, broccoli, string beans and carrots are great way to give your dog some nutrients.

Pumpkin: It can be great for your dog’s digestion after their Thanksgiving feast, but make sure you stay away from pumpkin pie and pumpkin filling, which both have sugar added.

Cranberries: They are proven to be great to help clear out your dogs’ urinary track, just watch the sugar in them to make sure your pooch isn’t getting too much.

Thanksgiving can be enjoyable for your dog, but keep their feast to a minimum. You shouldn’t over indulge your pooch.

For safety reasons, there are a few foods your dog should not eat. .

Turkey Bones: Bones that are not made for dogs can be disastrous for them. The cooked bones from your Turkey can splinter and cause your dog harm, and possibly an unscheduled trip to the vet. Stick to bones from the pet stores that are made for your pooch. You can even stop into Morris K9 Campus and get one of our holiday turkey legs made just for your pooch, just in time for Thanksgiving.

Stuffing: Everyone seems to love stuffing but it’s one of the worst things for your pooch at the dinner table. Most stuffing recipes contain onion, garlic and sage, three of the main things your dog should always stay away from, so keep your pet healthy and keep them away from the stuffing.

Desserts: Even though your four-legged friend might be begging for that last piece of pumpkin pie, they should stay away from all desserts. So don’t give into those puppy dog eyes and keep them away for the sweets.

You and your pooch can have a great Thanksgiving together, but if you want to keep your dog entertained when you are eating, make them a Kong stuffed with some of the dog safe Thanksgiving foods and let them enjoy while you are feasting yourself. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Sources:
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/thanksgiving-safety-tips.aspx

http://www.dogster.com/the-scoop/thanksgiving-foods-safe-for-dogs

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS EARLY!

Looking for a unique idea for this year’s holiday card? Your lovable pooch just might hold the answer. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time for the Morris K9 Campus Annual Holiday Photo Shoot. Take care of your holiday cards early this year by bringing your furry family member to the shoot which is scheduled for Sunday, November 18th. The photo shoot is conveniently held before Thanksgiving so there will be plenty of time to get your prints before the holidays.

Photographer Hugo Juarez will be back for the third consecutive year. He is an extremely talented photographer whose patience allows him to capture the best in any animal. Whether you’re in a winter spirit or in the holiday spirit, Hugo has a background scene for you! This year’s shoot will feature two scenes again, a nondenominational winter scene and a holiday scene as well. There are two sitting times available, 10AM-12PM and 12PM-2PM. Call to reserve your time soon, as spaces are limited. Each sitting will be $15 a scene and will include a 5x7 photo. Additional photos will be available for purchase online. There are a variety of items to choose from including, ornaments, mugs, greeting cards, key chains and much more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Creature Comfort Pet Therapy.

Warm up with cider and refreshments! Call 973-252-5100 today to schedule a sitting for your pooch!

10 REASONS WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR PETS

Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time to reflect on what you are most thankful for in your life. For pet owners, no doubt your furry friend easily comes to mind. At Morris K9 Campus we made a list of ten things we are most thankful for when it comes to the wonderful dogs in our life.

1. After a tough day at work, there is nothing better than coming home to a wagging tail and slobbery kisses. No matter what you look like, or what mistakes you've made that day, your dog is always happy to see you, even if you were only gone for 5 minutes.

2. Good morning kisses make it much easier to get up. The added bonus is that your pet doesn’t care if you have morning breath because their breath is probably worse than yours!

3. Snuggle time! There is no better snuggler than a soft warm dog.

4. Early morning walks with your furry pal when the sun is rising, the day is new, and it’s just you two!

5. Evening walks as the sun is setting, you take to the road with Fido, clear your head, and relish an easy way to get some quality exercise and bonding time with your buddy.

6. Dogs are like children that never grow up. Though your kids will mature and move out of the house, your pets never will. They will always need and depend on you and it is truly a wonderful feeling, to be needed.

7. It is hard to feel lonely when you have a pet because you are never really alone. Your dog is your loyal shadow that you can tell your problems. They won't judge, or tell you something you don't want to hear.

8. Your pet can make you feel young again! Playing fetch or getting down on all fours to play with a squeaky chew toy can be just as fun for you as it is for your furry friend.

9. It’s nice to have an automatic vacuum cleaner around whenever you drop crumbs on the floor.

10. It is amazing how consistently cute and irresistible dogs are without even trying. It is impossible not to smile or feel your heart melt when you look at that special furball!

What are you most thankful for about the pets in your life?