Pet Safety Tips for a Stress Free Thanksgiving Feast

With Thanksgiving upon us, your pet may be dreaming about
turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, but unfortunately there are harmful side effects that come along with these holiday treats. Dogtopia of White Flint, a leading national dog daycare and spa franchise, offers the following tips to help pet parents keep their pets safe and healthy during the holiday season:

Prior to the Feast

Turn a quiet room that is away from the holiday crowd into a cozy oasis for your pet. Take them shopping for a special chew toy in advance and pull it out when your gathering begins. It will occupy their energies during those long family meals.

During the Feast

Turkey itself does not pose great harm, but feeding it to your dog in the same form we eat it duringThanksgiving could leave your dog with an upset tummy.Avoid foods high in fat, such as poultry skin, which can cause inflammation.Poultry bones may splinter and become lodged in your pets' esophagus. Be sure to dispose of these in atrashcan with a lid to keep your pet out.Post FeastKeep leftover food out of reach in tightly closed containers.

Throughout the month of November, Dogtopia of White Flint boarding clients will also be able to participatein a special Thanksgiving Wishbone promotion where they can select a wishbone voucher randomly out of abowl. Vouchers include a complimentary day of daycare, a 5-day daycare pass, complimentary spa bath and acomplimentary spa nail trim, which clients can redeem during their next visit.
Reducing stressful situations brought about by the holiday season is important for your peace of mind, as well as helping your pet enjoy the holidays too.

Dogtopia of White Flint is located at 4920 Wyaconda Road, NorthBethesda, MD. For more information, please call (240) 514-2242 or visit www.dogdaycare.com.