Are you a dog owner who loves your pet unconditionally, so much so that you would take a bullet for the dog? This is great to hear because there are too many people who believe they love their dog more than life itself, but are contradicting themselves by choosing to ignore the importance of their dog’s diet. Anyone who loves a dog more than life would make sure healthy foods were implemented in their diet.
Not all dog owners are fully informed about the best dog foods and therefore do more harm than good when it comes to eating and this is sad because most of these people don’t do it on purpose.
Advice on good and bad food for dogs
Don’t give your dog table scraps. In today’s kitchens, spices and herbs are used a lot in cooking and this is not as good for a dog’s indigestion as it is for some humans. No matter how sad those puppy dog eyes look watching you eat at the table, don’t be tempted to give in and feed them, it could prove costly to the dog’s health and your pocket in vet fees.
good food
- When it comes to giving your dog a treat and you’ve run out of dog biscuits, try giving him a tablespoon of unsalted peanut butter. Avoid the kind that contains xylitol. Peanut butter is made up of healthy fats and protein.
- Let your dog try the yogurt and if he likes it, have a nice day because it is high in protein and calcium. Avoid types of yogurt that contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. Choose plain yogurt instead of flavored yogurt to help your dog if he has digestion problems.
- Dogs with specific intestinal issues can greatly benefit from no sugar added oats as they are full of fiber. It is supposedly good for dogs with allergies to wheat.
- Chicken is a good source of protein.
- A dog’s health will improve and its coat will become shinier by eating salmon containing omega 3 fatty acids.
- Broccoli is rich in vitamins. It’s a great nutritional boost for dogs. Although it is a popular and healthy green vegetable, it should not make up more than 10 percent of a dog’s diet, as it can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
- Pumpkin, like oats, is a great source of fiber and offers vitamin A. Pumpkin can be given raw or canned.
- With treats for dogs, care must be taken that they do not contain ingredients that cause weight gain. Green beans without added salt are not only nutritious but low in calories and will fill your dog with other good things (iron and vitamins). Note: Most beans contain a protein called lechtin, and if given to a dog in large amounts, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
- Cottage cheese is rich in calcium and protein. Because it is a dairy product, do not use if your dog has trouble digesting dairy. As long as your dog is not lactose intolerant, you can try other cheeses as well with low-fat options.
- Carrots aren’t just for rabbits. They are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins.
- Be careful with eggs even though they are high in protein. Too much is not good, and raw or undercooked eggs are a definite no for any dog regardless of breed. Consider the risk of contamination by bacteria such as salmonella.
bad foods
- Chocolate contains caffeine-like stimulants known as methylxanthines. If ingested in large amounts, it can cause serious side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, seizures, and even death.
- Eat five a day to stay healthy, they say, not in a dog’s world, especially if grapes and raisins are included. Although these fruits are nutritious for you, they are toxic to canines.
- Avoid avocado leaves, fruit and seeds because they contain a toxin called persin which is known to cause stomach upset and breathing difficulties?
- Do not give the dog alcohol. The smallest amount can result in serious poisoning for a dog. Vomiting, seizures, and even death have been known.