A Dog-Friendly Thanksgiving Feast from Sit Pretty Pup

Thanksgiving is partly about gratitude, and us pawrents are grateful every day for our four-legged family members. 

This year, treat your pup to a dog-friendly Thanksgiving dinner made with ingredients that are safe for them. From sweet potato mash to mini pumpkin pies and plain turkey bites, this Sit Pretty Pup guide will help you serve up a feast your for which your dog will be thankful, minus the unsafe stuff in people’s Thanksgiving dishes, like garlic, butter, and nutmeg.

Make sure everything you use to prepare your dog’s Thanksgiving dinner is extremely clean or specifically just for dog food preparation to prevent your dog from having anything he or she shouldn’t, such as onion powder.

🍠 Pawsitiviely Delicious Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients:

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed

• 1 tbsp plain, unsweetened yogurt (optional for creaminess -  We like nonfat, plain Chobani Greek Yogurt due to its limited ingredients. 

• Optional: sprinkling of turmeric

  
  

Instructions:

1. Boil or steam the sweet potato until soft (about 10–15 minutes). 

2. Mash with a fork. Do NOT add butter, salt, or seasoning.

3. Stir in plain yogurt, if desired.

4. Optional: Sprinkle a small amount of tumeric as a topping or mixed in for joint and immune support.

   
   

Why it’s great: Full of fiber and vitamins A and C but sweet enough that your dog will think this is a treat. The yogurt also adds protein, calcium and probiotics that help with digestion.

🍗 Pupperific Turkey Bites

Ingredients:

• 3–4 oz plain cooked turkey breast (no skin, bones, or seasoning)

• Option: Dog-safe bone broth, such as by Open Farm or Stella & Chewy's

  
  

Instructions:

1. Bake or boil the turkey until fully cooked.

2. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces.

3. Optional: Pour dog-safe bone broth over right before serving.

   
   

Don’t want to cook the turkey yourself? Try one of these high-quality, ready-made turkey options from brands we love:

• Stella & Chewy’s Tantalizing Turkey Dinner Patties – Freeze-dried raw patties made with 95% cage-free turkey, organs and bone

• Open Farm Homestead Turkey Recipe Canned Dog Food

• Open Farm Homestead Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Patties

• KOHA Pet Turkey Entrée with Pumpkin (Grain and Potato Free) – Wet, limited-ingredient turkey entrée with pumpkin and New Zealand green mussel for digestion and joint support

  
  

Why it’s great: Lean protein supports muscle health and keeps pups full and happy.

🥧 Pawtastic Mini Pumpkin Pie 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

• 4 tbsp plain, unsweetened yogurt 

• ½ cup crushed dog biscuits (for crust) - We like Three Dog Bakery Lick’n Crunch Golden Vanilla and Vanilla Sandwich Cookies for this. They’re easy to crush and complement the pumpkin. 

• Optional: 1 tsp of ground flax seed for omega-3 fatty acids and fiber for heart and coat health

  
  

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed biscuits with a splash of water to form a crust. Add more water, as needed. 

2. Press into silicone molds, mini pie pan, or mini muffin tins. 

3. Combine pumpkin and yogurt, then spoon into crusts.

4. Chill for 1 hour or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

5. Cool completely before serving.

   
   

Why it’s great: Pumpkin is gentle on digestion.

🐾 Pawsome Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tsp unsweetened applesauce with no added ingredients (optional for sweetness) - Green Coast makes applesauce specifically for dogs that our dogs love. 

  
  

Instructions:

1. Combine cranberries and water in a stove-safe pot.

2. Simmer cranberries and water over low heat for 5–7 minutes.

3. Mash into a sauce, and let cool.

   
   

Why it’s great: Cranberries are high in antioxidants. Just serve sparingly! Too much cranberry sauce can cause tummy upset due to cranberries’ acidity. 

⚠️ Ingredients and Foods to Avoid

Keep these off your dog’s Thanksgiving plate:

🚫 Garlic

🚫 Onions (any form: fresh, powdered, cooked)

🚫 Nutmeg

🚫 Butter

🚫 Gravy

🚫 Raisins

🚫 Anything with xylitol or birch sugar

🚫 Cooked bones

🚫 Turkey skin or fatty trimmings 

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Disclaimer: This post is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice. Always do your own research to find what works best for your dog, and consult your veterinarian with any questions about your dog’s health, diet, or safety.