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.

In fact, I grew up in a household with a chicken allergy, which meant we ate roast turkey year-round. This has allowed me to collect a plethora of leftover turkey recipes, from tacos to curry, which I happily prepare for days following the roast.

You may be starting to piece together your Thanksgiving dinner menu. But what about the for the next few days that follow? Leftovers are a tried and true part of the Thanksgiving experience. Health experts highlight how vital it is to make sure to follow health guidelines when it comes to storing those dishes for later consumption,