The holiday for giving thanks is finally here! We'll pretty sure your pooch is thankful for you this year! Why not let him enjoy some of the feast?! These recipes are completely safe for your pup to enjoy!
Thanksgiving is a tradition that is centered around a delicious meal shared with those we love.
Fortunately, it is incredibly easy to make a Thanksgiving feast that both you and your pup can enjoy without any harm to his digestive track.Doggy-Friendly Stuffing
Dog-friendly stuffing is a lot easier to make than you would think, and it can be enjoyed by your human guests as well!8 cups gluten-free bread, crumbled into 1-inch cubes
6 cups gluten-free cornbread, crumbled into 1-inch cubes
1 pound ground turkey sausage
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 cups celery, diced
1/2 cup parsley sprigs, finely chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (look for seasoning low in sodium)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken stock (look for a chicken stock low in sodium)
2 large eggs, beaten
1. Pour breadcrumbs into a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain out any fat and then set aside.
3. Into the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat. Add celery and parsley and sauté for 6-8 minutes.
4. Add Granny Smith apples. Sauté for another minute, and then pour this mixture over the bread crumbs you set aside.
5. Add poultry seasoning, salt, sage, thyme, marjoram, and pepper to the stuffing mix. Toss lightly to mix. Add chicken broth. Stir. Add more broth if your pup prefers a softer texture.
6. Add sausage and beaten eggs. Mix well!
7. Grease a large Crock-Pot with butter (unsalted!) or nonstick spray. Pack stuffing into the Crock-Pot and cook on high for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for another 4-6 hours longer.
The Main Dish: Turkey!
The good news is, your pup can eat skinless turkey pieces from the turkey you are cooking for the rest of your human family. Again, be sure you are not seasoning it with garlic or onion, as these can be fatal to dogs.Dessert: Pumpkin Smoothies!
Use half of a cup of pumpkin puree (make sure it is not sweetened) and half a cup of plain, non-fat yogurt. Put these two simple ingredients in the blender and blend on high until smooth.Remember, just like humans, dogs will want to go overboard with all of the tasty treats presented to them on Thanksgiving. Be sure to give smaller amounts of these treats to ensure their digestive tracks stay healthy.
Pretty simple, right? This Thanksgiving dinner will be extra special now that you can share it with your pup! For more of these dog-friendly Thanksgiving recipes, be sure to visit Dog Time.
