Fall Foods Puppies Should Avoid 🍂🐾

The holidays are meant for family, friends, and full bellies—but when it comes to your pup, not every seasonal treat is safe. While you’re enjoying turkey and pie, it’s important to keep a watchful eye on curious noses and wagging tails around the dinner table. Some fall favorites can actually make your dog very sick, leading to tummy troubles—or even an emergency vet visit.

Here are some common Thanksgiving foods to keep off your pup’s plate:

Foods That Can Harm Dogs 🐶🚫

• Chocolate: Contains theobromine, which dogs can’t process. Even small amounts can be toxic and sometimes fatal.

• Turkey Skin, Fat, Drippings & Bones: Greasy skin and fat can upset your dog’s stomach and lead to pancreatitis. Bones can splinter and cause choking or internal injuries.

• Xylitol (Artificial Sweetener): Found in some baked goods, gums, and desserts—this one can be deadly for dogs.

• Pumpkin Pie (and Canned Pie Filling): May contain xylitol and spices that aren’t dog-safe.

• Sweet Potato Casserole & Pie: Packed with sugar and butter, which can upset tummies and add unhealthy fat.

• Raw Pumpkin: Not toxic, but can cause digestive upset. (Cooked, plain pumpkin in moderation is a better choice.)

• Cranberry Sauce: Usually loaded with sugar, which is tough on a pup’s stomach.

• Dairy-rich Foods: Mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, or creamy casseroles can trigger digestive issues since many dogs are lactose intolerant.

• Stuffing: Often made with onions, garlic, and lots of salt—all toxic to dogs.

• Fruitcake: Typically includes raisins, which can cause kidney failure in dogs.

• Apple Seeds: While fresh apple slices are a tasty, healthy snack, the seeds contain cyanide, which is dangerous for dogs.

Safe Alternatives 🍗🥕

Instead of sharing your plate, treat your pup to:

• A little plain, cooked turkey (no skin, bones, or seasoning)

• Steamed veggies like carrots, green beans, or broccoli

• A spoonful of plain, cooked pumpkin (great for digestion in moderation!)

Bark Club Reminder 💙

We know it’s tempting to slip your best friend a bite from the table—but keeping their diet safe is the best way to show your love. Stick to dog-friendly foods, and your pup will thank you with happy tail wags and no emergency vet visits!

From all of us at The Bark Club, we wish you and your furry family members a safe, happy, and paw-sitively wonderful holiday season. 🐾🍁