Are you looking to treat your dog during thanksgiving? Do you want to invite him to the feast, but are unsure of how to safely include him? Some Thanksgiving foods can give dogs diarrhea, vomiting, gas, and other physical symptoms that make it hard to feel grateful.

A good middle-of-the-road solution is to treat your pet to Thanksgiving foods from commercial pet food companies. These foods are balanced to meet pets’ nutritional needs and are less likely to give them a case of the runs.

Food

Merrick Classic Grain Free Canned Dog Food, Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Canned Dog Food

Merrick is a trusted dog food brand and the Thanksgiving Day Dinner is a welcome addition to their Classic Grain Free canned dog food line. The ingredient list is all wholesome foods that are part of the celebration for humans, too.

Turkey is the number one ingredient

Made with turkey, sweet potatoes, carrots, greenbeans, and Granny Smith apples

No artificial colors or preservatives

Grain-free

Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food, Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Canned dog food

All of the goodness of Merrick’s grain free wet dog food in a formula and size perfect for small dogs. Those with toy breeds know the chore of opening a can of food and having to wrap it up for later because a 5-pound Pomeranian couldn’t possibly finish it all at once. The packaging is very easy to open, too, which is a nice bonus if you have any issues with hand mobility.

·       Turkey is the number one ingredient

·       Wholesome ingredients like apples, sweet potatoes, blueberries, peas

·       Grain-free and gluten-free

·       Convenient size and easy-open packaging

Stella & Chewy’s Tantalizing TurkeyDinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food

Raw Dog Food

Proponents of raw diets claim that it will give dogs clean teeth, healthy digestive tracts, shiny coats, and lean muscle. Your dog only knows that it tastes delicious. Even if your dog doesn’t have a raw diet, you can still treat them to raw food. Stella & Chewy’s patties are an easy way to add raw nutrition without having to worry about balancing out nutrients.

·       Made in the USA with 95% cage-free turkey, organs, and bone plus 100% certified-organic fruits and vegetables

·       Convenient size and packaging make these easy kibble toppers

·       Grain-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial colors and preservatives

·       Added probiotics for easy digestion

  

Treats

PureBites Turkey Freeze-Dried Treats for Dogs

Freeze-Dried

Perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs, you don’t have to worry about these being healthy because they are made with only 100% turkey with no fillers or preservatives. They are very easy to store and don’t make a mess. We use these year-round as a healthy training treat.

·       100% freeze dried turkey breast

·       Made and sourced in the USA

·       Freeze-dried for freshness, flavor, and ease of use

·       Naturally high in protein and low-carb

Fruitables Crunchy Sweet Potato and Pecan Biscuit Training Treat for Dogs

Crunchy Biscuit

We love Fruitables! Don’t judge us, but these treats smell delicious- just like the sweet potato pie on the table for the humans. Our pup seems to think they taste pretty good, too. We keep them in our pockets all the time because we have a teething puppy at home and they’re perfect distraction material. They’re a great size for little dogs or for trick training, but since it’s a holiday you can feel free to give out a few just because you’re thankful for your pup.

·       Sweet Potato is the number one ingredient

·       Free of corn, wheat, soy, and artificial colors, ingredients, and preservatives

·       Only 9 calories per treat

·       Made and sourced in the USA

Pawtriotic Pumpkin Pie Dog Treats

Crunchy Biscuit

While Pawtriotic claims that their treats “taste just like pumpkin pie,” we probably won’t be eating any ourselves to test it out. But we can tell you that these are a huge hit with our canine friends. The limited-ingredient recipe is great for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs.

·       No corn, wheat, or soy

·       All-natural formula is free of GMOS, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

·       Made in the USA