Providing Pets With A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
A house full of guests can be stressful for pets; a Texas A&M veterinarian provides tips to keep pets calm and safe. By Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences NOVEMBER 16, 2023. a woman pulling a turkey out of the oven as a dog observes Avoid giving table food to your pets, but for a special Thanksgiving treat, you can give some bites of turkey with the skin removed and no gravy, plain green beans or a bite of bread. Getty Images Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful, indulge in delicious food, and gather with friends and family. But our pets may find the holiday stressful if they suddenly find themselves surrounded by a large group of unfamiliar people. As owners prepare to give thanks, Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, offers tips that owners should keep in mind to ensure their pets have a stress-free holiday. Introducing Pets To New Guests The key...