If you can't resist the urge to hook your pets up with some of that delicious holiday cooking, here's what you should be aware of when giving them scraps: What foods are safe for

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While some foods from the Thanksgiving holiday spread such as turkey, carrots and apple are safe for dogs, others such as pie can be harmful for them.

Dr. Aya Alt, the medical director of VCA Broadway Animal Hospital and Pet Center in Colorado, shares which Thanksgiving foods are safe to pets and which foods are toxic and dangerous.

Some foods like plain turkey and sweet potatoes are OK for pets to consume in moderation on the holiday. Desserts and poultry bones should be kept away from furry friends.

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

It may come as no surprise that many Americans consider their pets to be members of their family. And with Thanksgiving nearly upon us, it's important to know what food scraps dogs can and can't have.