| Many pet owners ask the question "Can I feed my | | | | cause vomiting, excessive urination, hyperactivity, |
| pet table scraps?" They confuse a complete | | | | fast breathing, weakness and seizures. |
| homemade dog food diet with table scraps. Although | | | | 6 Foods You Can Feed Your Dog: |
| many holistic veterinarians generally favor table | | | | 1.) Almost all vegetables are good, especially carrots |
| scraps they urge you to make sure they are | | | | and anything in the broccoli family, green beans, |
| nutritionally wholesome and they are plain. A dog's | | | | alfalfa sprouts, and leafy greens. Dogs like to chew |
| digestive tract is geared for simpler food than we | | | | on raw carrots and that helps to keep down the |
| eat. | | | | tartar on their teeth. Asparagus is also good and |
| So you can feed your dog table scraps but first try | | | | sometimes dogs will eat these like they are treats. |
| sharing a little of what you are having each day with | | | | You can add some potatoes to their diet and lentils |
| your pet, along with the food you are already | | | | and split peas are an excellent choice. |
| feeding them. This will give them a little variety and | | | | 2.) Fruits are very healthy. Try different types and |
| help you determine if you want to switch to a totally | | | | see which ones your pets like. AVOID GRAPES. |
| homemade diet. Always decrease the volume of | | | | Although grapes may not be toxic to all dogs there is |
| commercial food you feed by the amount of table | | | | no definitive information to enable us to tell which |
| scraps you are adding to their diet. Once you | | | | dogs will get sick and die after eating grapes. |
| determine if you want to switch over to a total | | | | Vegetables and fruits can be pureed in a blender then |
| homemade diet for your dog then you should learn | | | | let them sit a day or two before feeding. |
| as much as you can about proper nutritional levels. | | | | 3.) Pasta is O.K. but WITHOUT the spices and |
| But for now, if you want to start adding some | | | | tomato sauces. |
| natural food to your pet's diet these are a few | | | | 4.) A little bit of good olive oil is O.K. It's actually good |
| things to be aware of: | | | | for your dog's skin. |
| 5 Foods to Avoid: | | | | 5.) Low-fat, plain yogurt. You can give 1 tablespoon |
| 1.) Onions are toxic to dogs. No onions whatsoever. | | | | per twenty-five pounds of weight. You can feed it |
| 2.) Left over fat and remnants. No Bacon or bacon | | | | two to five times a week. Just like for us yogurt has |
| grease. There are high levels of nitrates in bacon and | | | | beneficial bacteria known as acidophilis. |
| the high heat used to cook bacon creates many | | | | 6.) Eggs are an excellent source of protein. You can |
| other harmful compounds. | | | | add an egg or egg yolk twice week for each 25 |
| 3.) Stay away from rich foods like ham, sauces, and | | | | pounds of weight. Dog's seem to like lightly scrambled |
| limit the cheese you feed your dog. | | | | eggs added to their meal. |
| 4.) No spicy, salty or fried foods. No spicy chili, | | | | Remember that all animals are individuals, with |
| pepperoni or luncheon meats. | | | | individual tastes and sensitivities. Make sure that what |
| 5.) NO sweets, cookies or cakes. Definitely NO | | | | you are feeding your pet is not causing allergic |
| CHOCOLATE. Certain compounds in chocolate like | | | | reactions. Always check with your veterinarian before |
| theobromine and caffeine are toxic to dogs and | | | | adding table scraps to your pets diet. |