Thankful Thimble Thursday: Christmas Tree Sneak Peek

It's Thursday, which means Thimble is more than ready for angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, little tabby girl Thimble is grateful that she got to help decorate the Christmas tree in this here human's bedroom.

See the tree back there, squished in the corner? That's actually before it was decorated.

Thimble snapped some photos with that there tree after it was decorated, and she'll of course be sharing those this Christmas season. Eddy is actually the kitty who prefers to live in this here human's bedroom, and so she of course also snapped some photos with that tree. We have lots of Christmas photo shoots and such to share all throughout December. After all, I've been chasing the kitties and pup around with my camera to ensure that.

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Now, let's share the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. I feel like _________.

2. By the end of the year, I want to _________.

3. December is the month that I _________.

4. My house looks like _________ during the holiday season.

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Our last tip for Pet Diabetes Awareness Month is to schedule regular checkups with your veterinarian. Even if a furbaby's diabetes has been under control for a prolonged period of time, or even in a potential case of diabetic remission, it is still wise to schedule regular vet visits. Regardless of how long a cat or dog has been living with diabetes, regular bloodwork and urinalyses, for example, are very important for monitoring their overall health and status. Bloodwork in the form of frucotsamine checks can help reveal if blood sugar has indeed been staying steady over a longer period of time, as a fructosamine test can indicate the average blood glucose level over the span of the past 2 or 3 weeks. This is beneficial as it gives a broader view of diabetes regulation, far more so than just a single-moment blood glucose check. In addition, regular urinalyses can help check for glucose or ketones in the urine, or for signs of UTI, which are sometimes common in diabetic cats and dogs. Just as always, it is better to be safe than sorry, so never forget the importance of regular vet visits.

Adventures with Astrid: Snow Day

Pup Astrid is excited to share that we got our first snowfall of the season. It wasn't much, but the white stuff was falling nonetheless.

While Astrid isn't a big fan of summer and its heat and humidity, she absolutely loves snow and all things winter.

Astrid often requests extra long walks in the winter, at least on the days when it's not excessively cold. This here human has learned to bundle up in all the layers she can find during winter walks with Astrid, because the pup might request that we walk multiple miles.

Astrid will be 11 years old in February, and I'm so thankful that she's still extremely happy and active. This is probably in no small part due to a new joint supplement she's on. And probably the new metal knee she got last year, but I digress. I don't want to rob Astrid of walks or other happy moments in this stage of her life, so I've started letting her fully pick where we go for our walks. She absolutely loves having that control. Sometimes she'll take us on the most random, winding walks, and sometimes she makes us take her favorite path days on end in a row. But, if it makes her happy, I won't stop her.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

It's still Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, and so we have another tip today for those who might know a diabetic kitty or pup. Yesterday we mentioned the importance of diet for a diabetic furbaby, and today we're mentioning how exercise is also significant for keeping diabetes regulated. Just as with humans, a proper activity level can help to keep diabetes under control, this especially being the case for a diabetic kitty or pup who is overweight and in need of losing weight. That being said, though, exercise and activity level also can affect blood glucose levels. For this reason, talk to your veterinarian regarding a healthy level of exercise for your diabetic furbaby, and how to best monitor their activity level, weight, and diabetic status.

Tonks Tuesday: A Christmas Tree Ambush

It's Tonks Tuesday, and today the calico is being a tad bit sneaky.

Can you see her down there? Tonks loves trying to ambush this human from under the Christmas tree. Sometimes she actually succeeds.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's Pet Diabetes Awareness Month tip is to make sure that you have your diabetic furbaby on a diet suited to them and their health. Many veterinarians will put a diabetic cat or dog on a high protein, high fiber, low fat diet. It is important to balance nutrients in a way to keep blood glucose as normal as possible, and also to help the diabetic furbaby maintain a healthy weight. Of course, when it comes to feeding a diabetic furbaby, do discuss this with your veterinarian. They can help point you to healthy food options, whether they be prescription diets or not. Some veterinarians may also calculate the calories your diabetic furbaby will need in a day to stay healthy and fit, so that their diabetes can better remain under control. And, as always, be sure to let your veterinarian know of any concerns you have regarding your furbaby's diabetes and diet.

Mancat Monday: Merrily Munching Away

The Christmas trees went up at our house on Friday. When that's going on, it's difficult to get a good photo of any of the fubabies. After all, they're all always so very excited and on the move. As for Evan, his excitement always comes in the form of, well, snacking on the Christmas trees.

We use artificial Christmas trees at our house, for a variety of reasons, some of which are probably pretty obvious. And don't worry, Evan doesn't actually eat any of the trees or their parts and pieces. He chews on them a bit, and that's it. This is how he initiates the trees every year.

Have a merry Monday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's Pet Diabetes Awareness Month tip is to make sure you understand the factors that can affect blood glucose, if your furbaby has diabetes. For example, as you certainly know, food intake largely affects blood glucose levels. If your furbaby has a decreased appetite and is not eating, administering insulin can potentially lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This is because an animal gets glucose from their food. If your furbaby is not eating and is therefore not taking in food as a source of glucose, then administering insulin, which lowers blood glucose, can lead to even lower levels of glucose. So, be sure to discuss all such factors with your veterinarian, and be sure to hold off on administering insulin if your furbaby is not eating so that hypoglycemia does not result. At the same time, also be aware of other factors that could potentially affect a diabetic cat or dog's blood glucose levels, such as vomiting and diarrhea, or even dental or other issues.

Speaking of hypoglycemia, let's also mention the symptoms of and potential treatments for diabetic complications like hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can result in any number of symptoms, which might include increased appetite, vomiting, rapid breathing, lethargy, and difficulty walking. One quick trick to potentially help a hypoglycemic cat or dog in an emergency is to have honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, or some form of sugar syrup available. Rubbing a sugary substance such as one of these on a hypoglycemic animal's gum line or in their cheeks can help to raise their glucose to a safer level. Of course, discuss with your veterinarian any questions you have regarding hypoglycemia and reversing it. Also alert your veterinarian of any hypoglycemic events your furbaby has, so that better diabetes management can be achieved. What's more, get a hypoglycemic furbaby to the vet as soon as possible, if needed.

Friendly Fill-Ins and Festive Photo Fails

Hello and happy Friday, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.

1. I _________ on Black Friday.

2. Our Christmas tree goes up on _________ and down on _________.

3. It's important to _________ this time of year.

4. _________ helps me get in the festive spirit.

My answers are below in bold.

1. I stay home and deck the halls on Black Friday.

(My family has never been interested in the chaos of shopping on Black Friday, so ever since my childhood we've stayed home and put up the Christmas tree and other Christmas decor on Black Friday. I've continued with this tradition into my adulthood in my own house.)

2. Our Christmas tree goes up on Black Friday and down on the weekend after January 6.
(The day after Thanksgiving is when Christmas begins at our house. The tree stays up all through the 12 Days of Christmas, which end on Three Kings' Day, that being January 6. I've never taken the Christmas tree down on a week day, simply because I work full-time and taking down all the decor requires more energy than I can muster on most evenings. So, I enjoy it until the first weekend after January 6.)

3. It's important to remember the reason for the season this time of year.

(I don't have much more to say than that on this one.)

4. Listening to Christmas music and watching Christmas movies helps me get in the festive spirit.

(This is probably a very obvious answer, but it's also very true. I've been listening to Christmas music for a couple weeks now, and I've admittedly been waiting for Thanksgiving to come and go so that I can put up my Christmas decor. And now it's finally time. Oh, and another tradition in my family is that we watch my favorite Christmas movie, that being National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, after putting up the Christmas trees and decor on Black Friday. My parents are coming over to my house tonight and we'll all be watching that movie. Once I've seen that movie, it really, truly feels like Christmas to me.)

Now it's your turn!

To add your link to the Friendly Fill-Ins Linky list, just click HERE!

You can also click on the badge below to add your link.

You are also welcome to complete the fill-ins in the comments below,

or in the comments on Ellen's blog, 15andmeowing.

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And now it's time for the Pet Photo Fails Blog Hop, hosted by none other than Melissa and Mudpie of Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries, & Meows.

You better believe blooper queen Eddy is here to share some outtakes. Since we talked about putting up our Christmas tree, Eddy wanted to share her blurry love for her beloved fake pine.

Eddy lives in my bedroom, to put it simply. She doesn't like most of the other cats in my house (for the record, though, she absolutely loves Evan), so she has her own room. Eddy's extreme love for Christmas trees and climbing them led me to set up a Christmas tree in my bedroom for her years ago, and then I just never took it down. So, Eddy gets a Christmas tree year round.

This tree sometimes gets decor for other holidays throughout the year, but it especially gets decked out for Christmas, when it gets battery-operated lights put on it, red ribbons, and really only things that Eddy the Ornament Killer can't break. So, that there is one of the trees being decorated today. Eddy is always so very helpful during that.

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

November is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. So, for the rest of the month, we'll be giving tips related to this disease. To begin, we'll start with a tip that you all certainly already know. And that is, to be very vigilant with regard to your furbaby's behavior and appearance, keeping an eye out for signs of diabetes, and of course for signs of any disease. How often is your kitty or pup drinking? How often are they urinating? What is the volume of their urine? The color of it? Has their appetite increased? Has it decreased? Does their fur look dry and dull? Are they less active than usual? Have any of these things changed recently? How recently? These are just some of the questions that, as a pet parent, you have to ask yourself on a regular basis. Regularly observe and check your kitty or pup for any changes in their behavior and appearance. What's more, as always, if you have any concerns, consult your veterinarian.

Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

As said above, to our friends in the USA, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

To our friends in the rest of the world, HAPPY THURSDAY!

Wishing you all many blessings and lots of festive fun this time of the year!

On this day of thanks, and on every day of the year, we truly have so much for which to be grateful. We are grateful for our family, human and furry, those still with us and those who watch over us. We are also grateful for our health, for the roof over our heads, and for the food on our table. We are grateful for this beautiful, festive season.

We are also beyond thankful for this wonderful community of friends. Without all of you, we would be lost. Thank you for helping give us so much for which to be thankful, friends. Wishing you all many blessings, today and every day!

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We didn't forget about tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. We'll share the fill-in statements below. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing crafted up the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. I _________ on Black Friday.

2. Our Christmas tree goes up on _________ and down on _________.

3. It's important to _________ this time of year.

4. _________ helps me get in the festive spirit.

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Tip of the Day

Our final Thanksgiving tip on this very Thanksgiving day is to be aware of your furbaby's safety if you are having a gathering at your home. Opening doors and foot traffic of course increase when guests arrive, which can put your kitty or pup in peril for more reasons than one. Begin by keeping your furbaby away from the door as guests arrive. What's more, you might also want to consider setting up a safe and quiet room where your furbaby can spend the majority of the holiday gathering. This is especially important if your kitty or pup is afraid of strangers, if he or she is active and might get stepped on or cause someone to trip, or if you think your guests might unwittingly give your furbaby dangerous scraps from the table. In addition to all of the above, keep in mind dangerous scraps of food or trash that might be left on plates, tables, counters, in the trashcan, or anywhere your kitty or up could potentially reach. It's of course nice to think of your furbaby joining in on holiday festivities, but keep their safety in mind first and foremost.

Woof Woof Wednesday: 'Tis Almost the Season

Friends, Astrid would like you all to know that she's donning now her festive apparel.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States. The day after Thanksgiving, we fully deck the halls for Christmas here at our house. 'Tis almost the season, friends. We're so close.

Astrid and all of us here wish you a wonderful Wednesday!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Do you know what holiday food we haven't yet mentioned in this Thanksgiving series? Cranberries! This here human loves cranberries, but are they safe for our kitties and pups? In moderation, plain cranberries can be given as a small treat to a dog or cat who enjoys them. That being said, it is best to steer clear of cranberry sauces and juices, as those contain excess amounts of sugar and other potential additives that might not be the best for your furbaby. Also be careful with special cranberry dishes, in case they contain not only excess sugar but potentially also toxic ingredients such as alcohol. As always, when in doubt, simply don't offer it to your furbaby.

Since we're on the topic of fruits, we'll go ahead and run through a couple of other fruity treat options for your kitty or pup. If fed in moderation, berries such as blueberries and strawberries are healthy for cats and dogs, as are bananas. Apples are also generally a healthy treat option, but only if you are careful to refrain from feeding your furbaby the seeds. That being said, keep in mind that when fruits like apples are made into pies, added ingredients such as sugar are not so healthy for your furbaby. Of course, also remember that fruits like grapes and raisins are toxic to cats and dogs, so never feed those. Even cherries can be dangerous, especially if consumed in large quantities, as cyanide poisoning can result due to the contents of the stem, pit, and even leaves. So, to be safe, don't feed your furbaby cherries, cherry pie, and most certainly not chocolate covered cherries this holiday season. Ultimately, if you are not certain that a particular fruit or other food is safe for your furbaby, simply don't feed it as a treat.

Nosy Tonks Tuesday

It's Tonks Tuesday. Today, the calico is showing off her cute little nose. Tonks has shared her adorable snout before, but she's pretty sure you all would be happy to see it again.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Surely I'm not the only one who always feasts on some green bean casserole for the holidays? If green bean casserole is on your Thanksgiving table, keep in mind what all ingredients are used to make it before you let your furbaby try some. A lot of green bean casseroles involve potentially dangerous ingredients, especially after you add the classic mushroom soup and onions on top. The onions themselves are of course a hazard, as are added sodium and other ingredients that sneak their way in there. For this reason, it is likely best to hold off on sharing green bean casserole with your kitty or pup. That being said, though, if you have plain green beans to serve, those can make a great and nutritious treat for that furbaby in your life!

Mancat Monday: Another New Hairdo

Happy Monday, friends! Evan is trying to stay happy, even though he's getting shoved in a carrier for yet another grooming day. When he gets home, he'll look freshly like this.

Evan's sanitary shaves always leave him looking like a little kitty baboon, but I think he's absolutely adorable. The shaves also keeps this urinary incontinent boy clean and healthy, so that also makes me happy.

I always take photos when Evan gets home from being groomed. He looks identical every time, but I still love having photos of his new hairdos.

Have a wonderful day, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

We've been discussing the safety of our furbabies when it comes to common Thanksgiving foods. This topic would feel incomplete without a mention of none other than stuffing. Is this Thanksgiving staple safe for your furbaby? More than likely, it is best that you simply avoid feeding any of that stuffing to your kitty or pup. Why? Because many stuffings include ingredients such as onion, garlic, salt, butter (which could especially be a problem for furbabies with lactose intolerance), and other components that could have uncomfortable or dangerous side effects. If the stuffing is plain, without any potentially dangerous ingredients, then a small taste might be fine for your furbaby. But, more than likely, that Thanksgiving stuffing will contain some ingredients that are best avoided in your cat or dog's diet.

Friendly Fill-Ins and an Eddy Close-up

Hello, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.


1. I always turn up the volume when _________ comes on.

2. I change the radio station when _________ comes on.

3. Once I finish _________ I can _________.

4. _________ is a tradition I always follow.

My answers are below in bold. These all ended up being about Christmas, because that's the mood I'm in.

1. I always turn up the volume when "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" comes on.

(I'm a grown woman, and yet this will always be one of my favorite Christmas songs.)

2. I change the radio station when "The Christmas Shoes" comes on.

(Have you ever heard the song "The Christmas Shoes"? It's depressing. I'm not here for a depressing Christmas, so I refuse to listen to this song.)

3. Once I finish Thanksgiving dinner I can go all out Christmas.

(I never feel like I can get in the full Christmas spirit with Thanksgiving still around the corner. That's just something I've always struggled with. No offense to Thanksgiving, but I kind of can't wait until it's over.)

4. Putting up the Christmas tree on Black Friday is a tradition I always follow.

(When I was a kid, we always put the Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving. Instead of going out Black Friday shopping, we decorated for Christmas, and then we'd watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. I still do that to this day. Sometimes I put up other Christmas decor before Thanksgiving, but I've kept the tradition of waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to put up the tree.)

Now it's your turn!

To add your link to the Friendly Fill-Ins Linky list, just click HERE!

You can also click on the badge below to add your link.

You are also welcome to complete the fill-ins in the comments below,

or in the comments on Ellen's blog, 15andmeowing.

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It's time for your Eddy fix, and today we're getting up close and personal.

Of course, Eddy still couldn't look at the camera for her close-up, but hopefully you enjoy her little eyelashes, and her cheek stripe, and her whiskers.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day:

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Tip of the Day

Many Thanksgiving dinners include bread, rolls, biscuits, or other doughy goods. That being said, be cautious and aware when cooking bread around dogs and cats. If a pup or kitty consumes unbaked bread dough, especially that which contains yeast, serious side effects could result. For example, unbaked break dough can expand inside the warm intestinal tract, which can in turn result in life-threatening bloat, twisted stomach, and other potential issues. Yeast in unbaked bread dough not only can result in bloat, though, but also fermentation. Such fermentation produces alcohols, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and result in alcohol poisoning. Needless to say, unbaked bread dough can be very dangerous, or deadly, if consumed by a cat or dog. So, never leave unbaked bread dough unattended. Keep your kitty or pup out of the kitchen, or do whatever else you must to keep your kitty or pup from giving that dough and other dangerous Thanksgiving feast foods a taste test.

Thankful Thimble Thursday: Glamour Shot 2.0

Hello, friends! Thimble is of course ready for angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Just like last week, today Thimble wants to share how thankful she is for her glamour shots.

Of course, part of Thimble's gratitude is that bright and shiny sun back there. We hope you're enjoying sun puddles today just like Thimble is!

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And now we have for you the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the first two.

1. I always turn up the volume when _________ comes on.

2. I change the radio station when _________ comes on.

3. Once I finish _________ I can _________.

4. _________ is a tradition I always follow.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

A discussion on Thanksgiving dinner foods would not be complete without noodles, would it? Or is that just a staple at my family's Thanksgiving dinner? Either way, if noodles are part of your holiday meal, it could likely be considered safe to feed your furbaby a small amount of plain noodles. Noodles can be a good source of energy in the form of carbohydrates, but of course they are best enjoyed in moderation for your furbaby. That being said, as always, also do consider any ingredients added the noodles. Refrain from feeding your pup or kitty noodles that include garlic or onion, for example, or that include any fatty or other sauces that might lead to gastrointestinal upset, pancreatitis, or other issues. So, if your furbaby fancies a taste of pasta, as long as it's plain, they can enjoy that little taste.

Autumnal Adventures with Astrid

This here human loves the weather this time of year. What's more, this is also the preferred weather of pup Astrid.

Astrid doesn't have much tolerance for heat, and so now that the daily temperatures are around 50°F and 60°F, she's in autumnal heaven. After her annual exam this summer, Astrid also started on a joint supplement. I know that seems like a weird segue, but I say that because this beautiful weather mixed with the benefits of her joint supplement have led Astrid to recently choosing to go on some of our longest walks in years. This pup is approaching 11 years old, and the other day I just followed her lead, letting her pick where we went on our walk, and she chose to walk all over our side of town for well over an hour. It was a beautiful day and I was enjoying the weather just as much as she was, so I certainly wasn't complaining.

It's really nice to see Astrid with more pep in her step than we've seen in a couple years. She's always been active, but her new joint supplement is making her act and move like a puppy again. That makes this human so very happy.

Astrid and all of us here wish you a happy Wednesday!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Continuing on with our Thanksgiving dinner tips, yet another common holiday dish is white potatoes, such as mashed potatoes. When it comes to feeding your furbaby white potatoes, those that are cooked and plain can be a reasonable treat in moderation. When additional ingredients are added, though, then you have to start being extra cautious about offering potatoes as a treat. For example, butter or sour cream might cause gastrointestinal distress, especially for cats and dogs who are lactose intolerant. In addition, as we've said before, added ingredients such as garlic, onion, or excess salt can potentially be dangerous if consumed by a kitty or pup. So, you  can let your furbaby try out those mashed potatoes, but first make be sure to take into account how they're prepared.

In addition to white potatoes, Thanksgiving is also often a popular time for sweet potato dishes. If plain and simple, sweet potatoes can make for a great treat for a kitty or pup. They are a great source of fiber and vitamin A, as well as vitamin C, potassium, and a variety of other beneficial nutrients. Plain steamed, baked, or mashed sweet potatoes would be a great treat to allow your kitty or pup during that Thanksgiving dinner. That all being said, though, do be cautious of dishes such as sweet potato casserole. These altered versions of sweet potato often contain added sugar, sugary marshmallows, and other potential seasonings or ingredients that could be unhealthy or lead to gastrointestinal side effects. So, sweet potatoes are a great treat to offer that furbaby in your life, but do be sure it's of the plain and healthy variety. Just as with white mashed potatoes, make sure you know how sweet potatoes are prepared prior to letting your furbaby have a taste.

Tonks Tuesday: Also Known as Toesies Tuesday

It's Tonks Tuesday. On top of that, it's Toesies Tuesday.

Tonks didn't want those toe beans in the back there to be left blurry, so she had me snap a second photo with them in full focus. She says you're welcome.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is brought to you by the current state of my home decor.

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Tip of the Day

Yesterday we discussed whether it was safe to feed your furbaby a taste of that Thanksgiving turkey. Another food you might find on the Thanksgiving table is ham. Is this safe to feed your furbaby, though? Ham, like turkey potentially can be, is often high in fat. Ham is also often processed or treated, and can possibly contain high amounts of salt. These factors can lead to any number of issues, such as gastrointestinal distress or pancreatitis, if consumed in excess by your kitty or pup. And, just as we've said of other Thanksgiving foods, also be aware of other potentially concerning ingredients added to ham, such as onion and garlic. While very small amounts might not have an effect for some furbabies, do be aware of the potential side effects that fatty, processed, treated, or seasoned ham can cause.

It's also worth noting to be aware of the contents and preparation of chicken, beef, and all meats served at your Thanksgiving dinner. These can all potentially contain problematic fat, or additives such as onion, garlic, salt, and so forth. To prevent pancreatitis, gastrointestinal distress, or other issues, either refrain from giving your furbaby a taste at all, or give treats only in moderation and only when you are certain that the food contains no potentially dangerous components.

Mancat Monday: Couch Cuddles

It's Mancat Monday, so of course Evan is here to greet you all. That is, he was going to greet you. Before he, well, fell asleep.

That's actually Evan cozied up against my leg while we sat on the couch during one of our many cuddle sessions. Evan is my little shadow, so I'm never left to sit alone on the couch. Or anywhere. I love that he keeps me company. I love his cuddles.

Sleepy Evan, and all of us here, wish you a happy Monday!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Our series of tips relating to Thanksgiving food safety of course must include a little discussion on turkey. Is it safe to feed your kitty or pup some Thanksgiving turkey? Turkey bits fed in moderation can be a safe and delicious treat, but only as long as excess fat and bones are removed. Fat can lead to pancreatitis, among other potential issues. Bones are a choking hazard, and of course can also lead to perforation or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. Also keep in mind whether any additional ingredients, seasonings, or other additives were used when cooking the turkey. For example, onion, garlic, or excess salt on the turkey could potentially lead to gastrointestinal upset or other dangers. So, you don't have to skip giving your furbaby a taste of that Thanksgiving turkey, but do be sure you offer treats only in moderation, and that you take precautions for the health and safety of your furbaby.