The holidays bring wonderful food to the table, and a lot of it is not safe for dogs and cats. A few bites of the wrong thing can turn a celebration into an emergency, so it helps to know what to keep out of paw’s reach.

Foods to keep away from your pets

Some of the most common holiday dangers are chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, anything sweetened with xylitol, rich fatty scraps, cooked bones that can splinter, and alcohol. Fatty foods like turkey skin and gravy can also trigger a painful bout of pancreatitis, so it is best to keep the human plates for the humans.

Offer a safe treat instead

Your dog and cat still want to be part of the fun, so set aside a treat made just for them. Simple single ingredient options are a great choice, like these freeze dried chicken heart treats for dogs or PureBites beef liver treats for cats.

If you think your pet 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 our free local delivery.