4 Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog This Thanksgiving

Even though our fur babies love table scraps it is not safe to give them just anything. Here are foods you should not give your dogs this holiday season.

In general, avoid anything with lots of ingredients, like butter, salt, and other spices.  Here are four of the worst Thanksgiving offenders when it comes to pets . . .

1.  Turkey after it's been seasoned.  Unseasoned is okay, and white meat is better than dark.  But don't give them the skin.  And never give them the carcass, because the bones can splinter and mess up their insides.

2.  Garlic and onions.  Enough of them can mess with their red blood cell count.  The same goes for chives and scallions.  So things like stuffing and gravy are off limits.

3.  Raisins, grapes, and currants.  Don't rush your dog to the vet if they just eat one and seem fine.  But those things CAN cause kidney failure in dogs, and some types of cats.  So be safe and don't give them any.

4.  Baked goods, especially if they're sugar-free.  Too much sugar can cause pancreatitis.  So things like pie and whipped cream aren't good for pets.

But sugar-free stuff is even worse.  There's a sugar substitute called xylitol.  (ZYE-leh-tall)  And it can make their blood sugar plummet and cause liver failure.  It tends to happen fast, so be really careful with anything sugar-free.