Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? Whether you’re cooking a small dinner or a family feast, make sure to keep your dogs and cats out of the dining room this holiday season. The veterinarians at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital in Hawaii want to remind you that Thanksgiving food is not good for pet health, no matter how you slice it.

While it’s not the end of the world if some crumbs fall to the floor during lunch or dinner, make sure to keep the following foods on your plate:

• Gravy: One thing that you don’t want your pooch to have too much of is fat, and gravy is just full of it. It doesn’t matter whether you’re making red eye or sawmill gravy, both varieties contain an excessive amount of cholesterol and fats and could harm your four-legged friend.
• Stuffing: This staple dish is usually packed with onions, garlic, sage, butter, and a handful of other ingredients that are bad for pet health. Do yourself a favor and leave all stuffing and casseroles on the table to protect your furry family members from a visit to the pet hospital.
• Desserts: You might have heard that chocolate is bad for pet health, but did you know that sugar and flour are also two ingredients that aren’t healthy for animals? Try your best to keep all sweets out of your pet’s reach, so they can enjoy themselves this holiday season without any stomach aches to hold them back.

If your dog or cat eats the wrong thing this Thanksgiving, take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible. To speak with the pet health experts at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital, call (808) 671-7387 or visit them online today. You can also like them on Facebook for more helpful tips and the latest updates.