The holidays are full of tempting food, and a lot of it is dangerous for dogs. A few scraps from the table can lead to a sick pet or worse, so it pays to know what to avoid.

Foods to keep away from your dog

Keep your dog away from chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, anything with xylitol, rich fatty scraps, cooked bones that can splinter, and alcohol. Fatty holiday foods like turkey skin and gravy can also trigger pancreatitis, which is painful and serious, so it is safest to keep the table food on the table.

Safe treats to share

Your dog still deserves to celebrate, so hand them a treat made for dogs instead. Fun options like Fromm Crunchy Os blueberry treats or protein packed beef Wild Weenies let them join the festivities safely.

If you think your dog has eaten something toxic, call your veterinarian or an animal poison control line right away. For safe holiday treats, visit LifeTime Pet in Olathe or order with free local delivery.