(gentle music)


[onscreen action] Dog staring at Thanksgiving turkey.


[onscreen text] Thanksgiving Tips.

[onscreen action] Family preparing Thanksgiving dinner.

[female narrator] Thanksgiving,
it's a time for family and friends.

Of course, your family includes your pet,
so here are some suggestions
to make sure your pet stays happy and healthy.

[onscreen action] Guest comes to house.


[onscreen text] Trainer’s Tip:
Greet guest on leash for extra safety.

[narrator] Guests are often the ones
who will sneak food to your pet.

One of the easiest ways to avoid a problem
is to make sure your guests know
not to feed scraps and treats.

[onscreen action] Guests passing around snack tray. Man give dog a dog treat.

[narrator] Instead, have special dog treats ready and available.

Be sure to keep them in places where your guests
will be hanging out while you prepare dinner.

[onscreen action] Dog staring at Thanksgiving turkey.

[narrator] Animals have an amazing sense of smell,
and few things will smell better
than your Thanksgiving dinner.


[onscreen action] Woman putting dog in crate.

[onscreen text] Trainer’s Tip:
Give your dog a chew toy while you eat dinner.

[narrator] Before dinner, you may want
to put your pet in a quiet area or crate
while all the festivities are going on.

This will prevent him from begging
or accidentally sneaking a taste from the table.

[onscreen action] Woman carries turkey to table.

[narrator] Since it is a holiday,
you may even want to share a bit with your furry friend.

[onscreen action] Man carves turkey.

[narrator] Keep in mind that many of the foods we eat are unhealthy
and even harmful to pets.

[onscreen action] Family eating Thanksgiving dinner.

[narrator] While you probably know that chocolate
is toxic to cats and dogs,
many other common holiday foods
can also be hazardous to your pet's health.

Here are some examples.

[onscreen text] Turkey Skin. 
Potato Skins. 
Onions.
Grapes. 
Raisins. 
Macadamia Nuts. 
Nut Shells.

[narrator] Turkey skin, potato skins, onions,
grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, and nut shells
can all be very harmful to your pet.

[onscreen action] Woman cleaning up Thanksgiving dinner.

[narrator] Once dinner is over,
remember to clean up and secure all leftovers,
so they're in sealed containers and out of reach.

[onscreen action] Food scraps being scraped into garbage.


[onscreen text] Trainer’s Tip:
Put pop-up timers, string, tin-foil, and bones in a sealed container before throwing away.
 
[narrator] Also, make sure your garbage cans are secure
to keep curious pets safe
from cooked bones, E. coli, and leftover tin foil.

[onscreen action] Dog eating. Dog sitting with family.

[narrator] Your pet can also eat well on Thanksgiving,
but remember, the best treat you can give your furry friend
is a safe and happy holiday.