Thanks Jo. I hadn't thought about the raw dough. That's a new one on me. And be careful if you use sweet potato over pumpkin. More starch. My cats go crazy over mayonnaise. I have to get creative when fixing sandwiches these days.

Great article!

Don't forget the chocolate and caffiene no-nos, and curious cats wanting to sample raw dough! It expands in the warm belly and makes for potential disaster. Happy and safe Thanksgiving, bonks and purrs!

In Canada our Thanksgiving is over (In October), but Christmas is around the corner, so i will remember some of these wonderful ideas.

After smelling the turkey cooking for so many hours my cats would throw a mutiny if they didn't get some turkey. I never put much thought in giving them other treats off our menu but you have given me a few good ideas to try.

I mix cooked pumpkin into their food already as it helps with hairballs. In fact, dare I say it, we have been hairball free since June. Hope that doesn't jinx it! I open a can of pumpkin and then I freeze most of it in ice cube trays and take it out as I need it.

Just be cautious about starchy foods such as sweet potatoes and feed in moderation. If your cat has any health issues Google any food before feeding. I even Google things at the grocery store to be sure it's a safe food for my cats.

Happy Thanksgiving Elisa, I loved your article and hopefully it will be read by people who have no idea certain foods can be harmful even toxic to cats.
As you know we don't have Thanksgiving in our country, it's just an ordinary day here, but one of our cats has been unwell this week and he's better now so we are also thankful and happy.
xx

I really wish you'd write an article. I'd love to read yours because you have some interesting thoughts. I did learn something on this one. I never knew sage was harmful to pets. I do write about some off the wall subjects. My daughter is constantly shaking her head at me in disbelief. And I only write on subjects that interest me. So I guess you could say I write for myself then share my thoughts.

Elisa, your posts are always so interesting. I look forward to them, and to see what has attracted your attention next. Your most recent, on holiday food, may well save a kitty or two.

For both Thanksgiving and for Christmas, I roast a fowl especially for my cats. They have their own special holiday crockery, place mats, and wheat grass for their veg. I love doing this for my cats who deserve the very best.