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Foods you should, and shouldn’t, give pets Thanksgiving is a time for giving and sharing — but maybe just not with the pets. While you may be tempted to let them indulge in the Thanksgiving feast, be aware that many foods Traci we enjoy during Howerton the holiday season ANIMAL can be harmful to RESCUE pets. It’s not all doom and gloom for Fido, though. There are some foods that he can sample if given in small portions and that are free from seasonings and toppings.
OK to share n Turkey: Plain, unseasoned white meat is the safest for pets. Remove any excess skin or fat and make sure there are no bones. n Mashed potatoes: Plain potatoes only, with no additional ingredients such as cheese, sour cream, butter, onions or gravy, as these are not good for pets and may upset their stomachs. n Sweet potato: Cooked, cubed or mashed without butter or seasoning. n Green beans: Fresh or canned with no salt added. Be sure to rinse the canned green beans off before giving to pets. n Carrots: Raw or cooked n Squash and Zucchini n Lettuce and Spinach n Fresh and plain canned pumpkin: Pups love pumpkin and it is a good source of fiber and vitamin A. n Blueberries and strawberries n Apples: Without seeds or core. Apple seeds contain chemical compounds that are poisonous to animals. While apples are fine, apple pie, or any pie for that matter, is not OK.
No-nos for pets The following foods are never a good idea to give to pets, no mat-
ter how small the portion. Stay away from sharing these, as they can be harmful, and some even toxic, to pets: n Bones of any kind: Chicken bones, turkey bones, etc. Cooked bones become dry and brittle and can easily crack and splinter in a pet’s mouth, leading to painful cuts to the mouth and gums, choking, internal injuries, punctured organs, and can even be fatal. n Ham: While not toxic, ham is not a healthy treat for dogs as it is high in sodium, fat and sugar. It can cause upset stomach, and in some cases, even pancreatitis. n Mushrooms: Particularly wild mushrooms n Garlic, onions, leeks and scallions: All have chemical properties that can be toxic, and even life-threatening, to dogs and cats n Chocolate: Ingesting even a small amount can be hazardous to pets, especially dark and baking chocolate. n Avocado: The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and more serious signs in other animals such as birds, horses and rodents. n Fruits with pits, such as peaches, cherries, and plums: In some cases, the pit can be toxic, or can simply present a choking hazard. n Nuts: Particularly macadamia nuts, which are toxic to pets n Grapes and raisins: Contain chemical compounds that are toxic to dogs n Tomatoes: While they are nontoxic, tomatoes can cause an upset stomach as they are notoriously acidic. n Artificial sweeteners: Anything made with Xylitol is a no-no for pets. n No alcohol of any kind: Even cooked in anything (fruitcake, etc.) If you are unsure about a cer-
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Brother Martin’s cheerleaders perform during a recent game against John Curtis.
FOOTBALL FESTIVITIES High school football gets some extra élan from the
cheer squads and band performances. Shown here are scenes from a recent match between Brother Martin and John Curtis Christian in River Ridge. In Thanksgiving night football, you might want to tune in as Tulane takes on Memphis at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. It’s being played at Yulman Stadium. And on Saturday, the Bayou Classic pits Grambling against Southern in the Superdome. There’s more: With the Super Bowl coming here next year, some special local activities already are kicking off. Learn about one of them on Page 2G.
The John Curtis Christian School band performs at halftime.
The holidays are here! Our Top 10 picks for the season Festivals Inc. will host a series of free holiday concerts at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley in New Orleans.The first concert will feature New Orleanian John Boutté on Dec. 4, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Dec. 11, Beau Soleil’s 1. CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: The holiday Christmas Bayou avec Michael Doucet 6 p.m. lights festival kicks off the 2024 season with to 7 p.m.; Dec. 18,Yusa & Mahmoud Chouki driving and walking tours on Nov. 29, and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 22, the Cathedral Choir, continues through Jan. 3, starting weeknights at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. fqfi.org/holidays. 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday nights at 5 p.m. 4. CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK: The Dasher Passes allow those on driving tours to light display will be open Dec. 6-30 at the park, skip the line, and combined rates for walking 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. Displays include and driving tours are available. Driving tours as a lighted 60-foot sea serpent in the lagoon. start at $7 for bikes and $20 for cars.Walking Snow Day is Dec. 14.Admission per vehicle is tours start at $20. CelebrationInTheOaks.com. $10 in advance or $15 at the gate; credit and 2. KENNER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: Heritage ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER debit cards only. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, Park will be lit for the holiday nightly Dec. Celebration in the Oaks tours begin Nov. 29 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1-31, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Visitors to the in City Park to kick off the holiday season. If 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. lafrenierepark.org. park, 2015 Fourth St. in Kenner, can view the your schedule fills up quickly, you’ll be glad 5.TRAIN RIDES WITH SANTA: The Louisiana festival displays and shop local vendors on to know the event is open through Jan. 3. Steam Train Association will offer two chances weekends; children can play in the sudsy “snow” street on Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. www. to visit with Santa, tour the museum car, that will blanket the park.A holiday-themed including the iconic steam locomotive SP 745, visitjeffersonparish.com. musical laser light show plays in the Kenner and see vendors offering arts and crafts, food 3. CATHEDRAL CONCERTS: French Quarter Planetarium & Megadome Cinema across the The holiday season brings a blur of activities. That’s why you’ll want to get these big events on your calendar now: They’re worth planning around. Here’s our Top 10 don’t-miss-or-Christmas-won’tcome events, listed by date.
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