The holidays are coming! What should you avoid feeding your furry friends?

Happy impending holiday season from your friends at Frankie & Theo's!  We found it important to share some of the foods that aren't helpful to feed your beloved pets not just during this time of the year--but year-round.

🎄🐾 Holiday Foods That Aren’t Pet-Friendly

The holidays are full of delicious treats — but not all of them are safe for our furry friends. While it’s tempting to slip them a taste from your plate, here are some common holiday foods to avoid giving cats and dogs:

🚫 Chocolate & Sweets – Toxic to both cats and dogs, especially dark chocolate.
🚫 Onions, Garlic, Chives – Can damage red blood cells and cause serious health problems.
🚫 Bones – Cooked turkey/chicken bones can splinter and cause choking or internal injuries.
🚫 Grapes & Raisins – Even small amounts can cause kidney failure in dogs.
🚫 Alcohol – Even a sip is dangerous; it can cause vomiting, tremors, or worse.
🚫 Xylitol (artificial sweetener) – Found in sugar-free gum and baked goods; highly toxic to pets.
🚫 Fatty or Greasy Foods – Ham, turkey skin, or gravy can lead to pancreatitis.

✅ Safe Alternatives: Share a little plain cooked turkey, some green beans, or a small bite of pumpkin (no spices, no sugar). Better yet — spoil them with a special holiday pet treat made just for them!

Remember: Our pets rely on us to keep them safe. Keeping human treats out of reach means more happy, healthy holidays together.