Meet Al, our 18 year old macaw. He loves talking, singing, whistling, and screaming (unless the weather is bad, then he doesn’t want to chat). His favorite phrases are “Hi, I’m Al”, “Pretty bird”, “What’s up?”, and the occasional screech to scare whoever is walking by, but he has many other words and phrases in addition to this. He also likes to mimic people's words and voice patterns (especially when they answer the phone)!
           Al likes to start each day with a muffin.

We’ve all been there, you’re sitting at the thanksgiving table only to look down and see those oh so precious begging eyes peering up at you. How can you say no? I mean, it’s Thanksgiving after all, and you are thankful for your pet. But what is safe for them to eat?

Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are a healthy and fun snack for dogs! It is great for their digestive health and provides valuable vitamins! Cats can have sweet potatoes as well, but it can sometimes upset their stomachs if they eat large amounts. Just be careful of any spices or topping that the sweet potato could contain!

Turkey 
The most famous part of Thanksgiving is also a great treat for your pets! Just be sure not to give them any skin (or any other part of the turkey that may have seasoning on it). It is known to help dogs build muscle but Tryptophan can make them sleepy (just like it does us)! So a family nap time may be in session!

Pumpkin
This may be more of a before dinner treat. While you are cooking your pie, slipping a little unspiced pumpkin puree into your dogs or cats bowls is great for their digestive health! Most dogs naturally love pumpkin (and some cats too)!

Green Beans
Another pre-meal treat! Since they can't have onion or garlic, most green bean dishes are out once they are cooked, but if your dog or cat likes the taste of raw green beans why not sneak them one or two while you prep? It's a good source of iron and maybe the kids will be inspired to eat them too! (We can dream, right?)
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