How long turkey lasts after Thanksgiving The star protein will last four days in the fridge. In the freezer, it can last four months for best quality -- after that span it will dry out and lose flavor.

Your dog will beg for anything at that table, but you shouldn't give in. Some foods are harmful to their health. Here is a list of things dogs should not eat or drink: Chocolate, cookies, pies and other sweets (as well as anything “sugar free” or containing xylitol, which can be fatal for dogs)

According to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, it is important to avoid foods that are seasoned with onions, garlic or spices. Especially avoid foods that have chocolate or artificial sweeteners like xylitol. These are the Thanksgiving foods your cat or dog can have, according to the HSTPC:

If you stored the Thanksgiving meal in the fridge, Monday is the final day that most leftovers are safe to eat by.

We love our leftovers, too. But this food safety expert tells us how long each Thanksgiving dish can last in the refrigerator before it spoils.

The Thanksgiving holiday might be over but there is a good chance you still have some leftovers taking up space in your refrigerator. Thankfully there are some simple meals you can make to help get rid of some of those turkey day foods.

Refrigerators nationwide are likely filled with Thanksgiving leftovers, but according to FoodSafety.gov, today is the last day most leftovers will be safe to eat. The federal government’s online food safety resource says that Thanksgiving leftovers can only survive in the fridge for four days.

You can keep most leftovers for up to four days in your fridge. Take a look at a more detailed guideline of what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.

Thanksgiving leftovers are one of the best parts of the holiday, offering plenty of opportunities to create new meals without much effort. But NOW is the time to use them or stash them in the freezer.