(WXIA) -- With holiday goodies on all our plates this time of year, don't forget that dogs like extra treats too.
Of course, care needs to be taken so that foods they eat are okay for them.
With that in mind, here's a list of 10 holiday foods recommended by Animal Planet pet care expert and author Amy D. Shojai.
1 - Lean meats: Like humans, dogs relax after a taste of tryptophan, a chemical found in turkey that makes everyone sleepy after their holiday meals. Dogs also love chicken and beef.
2 - Organ meat: When you're cleaning and preparing your holiday bird, if you're not using the giblets for dressing or some other side dish, don't forget to give them to your dog. They love to eat those, and the organs are loaded with vitamins and minerals that can help your dog stay healthy.
3 - Green vegetables: Even if your kids don't, dogs love green veggies, and will gladly eat them when they get them from you.
4 - Beets: Some veterinarians say beets are good liver cleansers.
5 - Chicken and beef vegetable stews are loaded vitamins and minerals and not only make good treats, but can be used as a topping for other foods.
6 - Sweet potatoes: The sweetness is attractive to dogs, and the high fiber can help settle an upset stomach.
7 - Canned pumpkin: Pumpkin is also a good natural calmative for upset stomachs and diarrhea. Get the straight pumpkin, the pumpkin pie filling might be a bit too sweet for dogs' stomachs.
8 - Yogurt: Works well for dogs in small amounts, don't go overboard, as a lot of dogs have problems digesting milk-based products and may get the runs.
9 - Cranberry: As in humans, cranberries can promote urinary tract health in dogs. Other fruits are fun for dogs including bananas, apples and berries.
10 - Ginger: Gingerbread and ginger snap cookies are great treats for dogs, and like pumpkin and sweet potatoes, can help calm a nervous dog's stomach.
Keep in mind that just like humans, dogs can overeat over the holidays, especially when their adopted humans go overboard on snacks and treats. Work some of these treats into their regular diets and they'll enjoy the holiday food just as much as you do!