Happy Thanksgiving from Daisy!

 Daisy hopes that you and your family have a wonderful day giving thanks for all of your bountiful blessings! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

11 Pre-Thanksgiving Friends I'm Grateful For This Season

It's not even Thanksgiving and I'm already busy with 11 friends who needed TLC while their parents were away doing some early celebrating! 

First up is Del who looks as if he should be on the cover of cooking magazine, doesn't he? 

Next up is Bullet who waited every day for me to let him outdoors but I explained that he needed to be inside for safety reasons! 

Next is Bullet's siblings Boomer (black pit bull mix) and Tallulah who had lots of energy to burn! 

Next is (from front to back) Snoopy, Carter, and Carly who love walking in all types of weather! 

Then I had the pleasure of taking care of Henry (left) and Max who waited for their siblings, 

Stu (left) and Ava to come in from their walk! 

It goes without saying that I am grateful for these friends during this Thanksgiving season!

10 Hidden Dangers in Thanksgiving Holiday Fare

Since Thanksgiving will be here soon I thought I would remind you to be mindful of the following ten hidden dangers in holiday fare:

1) Turkey skin, drippings, or gravy – These can lead to pancreatitis or inflammation of the stomach or intestines.  
2) Turkey Bones – The bones are extremely brittle and can puncture and break inside their digestive tract. NEVER give your pet a cooked turkey bone to chew on!  
3) Corn on the Cob – Leads to intestinal blockages.  
4) Stuffing – The onions and garlic are toxic as well as many of the spices that are used. Sage is extremely upsetting to cats.  
5) Raisins/Grapes – These are harmful to a dog’s kidneys.  
6) Mushrooms – These can produce damage to a number of internal organs, including kidneys, liver, and the central nervous system. If a dog eats mushrooms, seizures, coma, vomiting, even death can occur.  
7) Mashed Potatoes – The butter and fat can cause pancreatitis.  
8) Candied Yams  – Too much butter and fat leads to an inflamed pancreas.  
9) Bread Dough – According to ASPCA experts, “when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.”  
10) Chocolate – Chocolate, especially Baker's Chocolate can make your pet severely ill or even kill them if ingested.

It is my hope that you will keep this list in mind as you gather around the table with your loved ones this Thanksgiving!