Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. But let's not forget our furry family members! While we're busy enjoying our holiday feast, it's important to keep our pets safe and happy. With a little planning and care, we can ensure that Thanksgiving is a paw-sitive experience for everyone.

Do's & Don'ts for Keeping Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving

For pets who are extra stressed by the holiday hustle and bustle, your veterinarian may recommend a tailored solution to help them stay calm during the festivities. Wedgewood offers custom-compounded medications to support the well-being of pets, ensuring they enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving too! 

If your pet happens to sneak a dangerous holiday treat, like chocolate or turkey bones, contact your veterinarian immediately.  

Break the Wishbone, Not the Rules!

Thanksgiving Pet-Safety Tips

Man's Best Friend Can Be a Noisy Housemate

There are several reasons your dog might be barking.

1. Identify the Cause of the Problem Barking

2. Don't Bark Back at Your Dog

3. Stay Consistent With Your Commands

4. Reward Good Behavior

5. Exercise Is Key to Stopping Dog Barking

6. Address the Barking Issues As Soon As They Arise

7. Give Your Dog a Checkup

8. Limit Exposure to Stimuli to Reduce Dog Barking

9. Hire Someone to Check on Your Dog

10. Keep That (Formerly) Barking Dog Amused

11. Special Toys for Special Occasions

12. Ignore the Barking

Hush, Puppy

12 Things You Can Do to Quiet a Barking Dog

Antibiotics Commonly Prescribed for Dogs

How exactly do antibiotics fight infection? 

Top 10 Common Antibiotics for Dogs

What is feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)?

Causes of feline infectious peritonitis 

FCoV and FIP disease

How cats are infected with FCoV

Signs and Symptoms of FIP

How FIP is diagnosed

FIP treatment

Sources

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What It Means If Your Cat Is Diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

What is Pruritus (Itchy Skin)?

12 Common Causes of Itching in Dogs That Are Not Fleas

A Word About Fleas

4 Ways to Relieve Your Dog’s Skin Itching

Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

No Fleas, But Still Itching: A Dog Owner's Guide to Understanding and Treating Dog Itchiness

How to Treat Your Cat's Abscess

How to Identify an Abscess

What to Do If You Find an Abscess on Your Cat

What to Expect at the Veterinarian

How to Properly Deal with Abscesses in Cats

How to Tell When Your Cat Is in Pain

1—Biting and Scratching

2—Purring

3—Shortness of Breath

4—Change in Your Cat's Eating, Sleeping, Grooming

5—Changes in the Eyes

Cats Give Away How They're Feeling

5 Ways to Easily Tell If Your Cat Is in Pain and Hiding It

Diagnosing Common Eye Problems and Injuries in Cats

How Do I Know If My Cat Has an Eye Injury?

What to Do If Your Cat Has an Eye Injury

What If Your Cat Has Watery Eyes?

What to Do When Your Cat's Watery Eyes Are Persistent

Dealing with Eye Injuries and Watery Eyes in Cats

Understanding Your Cat's Vision

Eye Infections

Conjunctivitis

Ulcerative Keratitis (Corneal Ulcers)

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Exophthalmos

Enophthalmos

Diseases of the Eyes in Cats

My Cat Is Having Trouble Breathing; What Do I Do?

Taking Your Cat to Your Veterinarian for Breathing Problems

Medicinal Treatments for Breathing Difficulties in Cats

When Is Surgery Required for Cats with Breathing Problems?

Managing Your Cat's Breathing Problems at Home

How to Treat Breathing Difficulties in Cats

My Cat Ate Chocolate! What Should I Do?

Why Is Chocolate Bad for Cats?

Symptoms of Chocolate Poisoning in Cats

Chocolate Poisoning Diagnosis and Treatment

Chocolate Poisoning in Cats: What You Need to Know

When Your Dog Suffers from Eye Inflammation

What Breeds Are at Risk of Developing Eye Inflammation?

Causes of Eye Inflammation in Dogs

Signs and Symptoms of Blepharitis in Canines

Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) in Dogs

Dealing with Canine Staph Infection

Common Causes of Staph Infections in Dogs

Signs and Symptoms of Staph Infection in Dogs

Diagnosis of Staph Infection

Staph Infection Treatment

Staph Infection in Dogs: Symptoms Checklist

Diagnosing and Treating Canine Bacterial and Fungal Infections

Most Common Bacterial Infections in Dogs

Most-Common Fungal Infections in Dogs

Getting Canine Infections Diagnosed and Treated

Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Dogs

A Cat's Heat Can Be Difficult – For You and Your Cat

Extra Petting and Brushings During Heat Cycle

Give Your Cat a Getaway

Cats in Heat May Need Some Extra Playtime

Secure the Perimeter

Herbal Remedies for Cats in Heat

Play Calming Music During Your Cat's Heat Cycle

Keep the Litter Box Clean

Spay Your Cat to Avoid Heat Cycle Issues

Be Patient When Cats Are in Heat

What Can I Do About My Cat in Heat?

The Top Compounding Medications Used for Post-Surgical Treatment and Conditions

Commonly Compounded Drugs in Veterinary Medicine

Post-Surgical Treatment Medications for Pets

What to Do When You Think Your Dog Has a Tapeworm

Signs That Your Dog May Be Dealing with a Tapeworm

Treatment Options for Tapeworms in Dogs

Identifying and Treating Tapeworms in Dogs

When It Looks Like Your Dog Is Suffering from a Painful Tooth …

Unusual Drooling

Bad Breath in Dogs

Loss of Appetite

Sneezing and Nasal Discharge

Your Dog Has Been Chewing on One Side of the Mouth Only

Sudden Shyness

Visible Changes in Your Dog's Mouth

How to Treat and Prevent Tooth Pain in Dogs

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Dealing with Tooth Pain

Diagnosing Severe Respiratory Issues in Canines

The Origins of ARDS, or Acute Respiratory Distress in Canines

Physical Signs and Symptoms of ARDS in Dogs

Veterinarian Treatment for ARDS in Dogs

Prescribing Medication for Dogs With ARDS

Acute Respiratory Distress in Dogs (ARDS)

When Cats Get Urinary-Tract Infections

Causes of Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Signs and Symptoms of a Feline Urinary-Tract Infection

Diagnosing a Feline Urinary Tract Infection

Treatment Options for a Cat's Urinary Tract Infection

Feline Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms Checklist

Soft-Tissue Sarcoma and Dogs

Soft-Tissue Sarcoma and Cats

What to Do if You Detect Symptoms of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

How Is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treated?

How to Prevent Soft-Tissue Sarcoma in Your Pet

Soft-Tissue Sarcoma in Pets

Is Your Dog or Cat Exhibiting Strange Behavior? It Could Be the Moon.

The Moon and Its Effect on the Earth

Does the Moon Really Affect Pet Behavior?

Possible Causes of Increased Pet Injuries During the Full Moon

Everything You Should Know About Pet Behavior During a Full Moon

Chagas Disease and Canines

Chagas Disease and Cats

What to Do if You Detect Symptoms of Chagas Disease in Your Pet

How Is Chagas Disease Treated?

How to Prevent Chagas Disease in Your Pet

Chagas Disease in Pets

1—Not Too Young

2—Always Feed Hamsters from a Dish

3—Change Hamster Food Daily

4—Feed Hamsters Fresh Food Every Other Day

5 —Change Hamster Bedding Monthly, Clean the Cage Weekly

6—Hamsters Do Not Need Help with Grooming

7—Annual Healthcare

8—Daily Exercise

9—Bedding Should Be Made of Natural Materials

10—Chew Toys Make for More Content Hamsters

10 Things You to Know About Keeping a Hamster as a Pet

Common Indoor House Plants That Are Poisonous to Cats and Dogs

Top 10 House Plants to Keep Away from Your Pet

Monitoring Indoor Plants and Your Cat or Dog

Poisonous House Plants for Dogs and Cats

Gallstones in Dogs

Symptoms and Causes of Gallstones in Dogs

Diagnosis of Gallstones in Dogs

Treatment and Prognosis for Gallstones in Dogs

Gallstones Can Be a Serious Condition, But Generally Require Dietary Changes and Mild Therapies

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