Don’t poison your pet: Thanksgiving foods that are toxic to feed dogs

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, and that usually includes our pets.

Many foods humans eat on Thanksgiving are dangerous to dogs; even a small bite can make them sick or cause serious, potentially fatal harm.

Here are lists of foods that the American Kennel Club deems toxic or safe for your dog to eat.

Foods that are toxic to dogs:

• Turkey skin
• Ham
• Raw or undercooked meat and eggs
• Bones
• Gravy
• Stuffing or dressing
• Casseroles
• Creamed peas
• Yeast dough
• Fatty foods
• Mushrooms that are also toxic to humans
• Rhubarb
• Grapes and raisins
• Apricots
• Balsam pears
• Peach and pear kernels
• Japanese plums
• Citrus
• Coconut and coconut oil
• Spinach
• Wild cherries
• Almonds
• Macadamia nuts
• Milk and dairy
• Sour cream
• Butter
• Coffee and caffeine
• Alcoholic beverages
• Foods with spices
• Garlic
• Onions
• Scallions
• Salt and pepper
• Desserts
• Chocolate
• Cookies
• Pies
• Xylitol

Foods that are safe to feed dogs:

• Turkey meat without skin or bones
• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• Green beans
• Peas
• Apples
• Pumpkins

All foods listed as safe must be plain and unseasoned and must not contain or be cooked with any of the harmful ingredients listed.