Which Thanksgiving foods are unsafe for pets?
The AVMA and the ASPCA say to keep turkey skin, fat and bones, onions, grapes and raisins, chocolate, alcohol and sugar-free sweets away from pets, and to keep the trash covered. A little plain, boneless, skinless turkey is fine, the AVMA says. If a pet eats something worrying, call your vet or a poison line.
Checked October 29, 2026.
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- AVMA: Thanksgiving pet safety (checked October 29, 2026)
- ASPCA: Thanksgiving safety tips (checked October 29, 2026)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (checked October 29, 2026)