Most pets do not tolerate spicy seasonings
very well or large quantities of food. Avoid giving pets a sampling of
everything on the human menu.
On the morning of the holiday, exercise the
dog to try to wear it out before guests arrive.
Make sure to dispose of turkey bones where the
pet cannot get to it. These bones will splinter when chewed. Bones can get
caught in a pet’s esophagus or intestinal track and could be life threatening.
Rancid food is full of bacteria and can make a
pet very sick, so make sure garbage is not accessible to the pet.
Remind guests not to offer table scraps or
appetizers to the dog.
If the family pet is skittish around people,
noises, sudden movement then containing the dog away from the stimulation is
recommended.
Offer special chew toys during the time people
are buzzing around.
An open door or open garage may be an
invitation for your pet to bolt. Keep your pet contained while guests are
coming or going.
Make sure your pet has ID and license on a
collar just in case it bolts out an open door.
