Human Food thats Good for Dogs
Some “human” foods are good for dogs and can be much healthier than the boxed treats you buy in the grocery store!This is just a small list of foods that most dogs can eat. They should not eat these often and a dog won’t necessarily get all the nutrients they need if eaten exclusively. Always check with your veterinarian if you are interested in feeding your dog some home cookin’! Just remember that like people, some dogs cannot eat certain foods. We are all unique and tolerate things differently.
Any meat that you feed your dog should be boneless and it’s best if the skin is removed. Raw meat is not a good idea because of the small risk of food poisoning and parasites. Skinless, boneless chicken breast, turkey breast and boneless fish that’s cooked shouldn’t cause any harm. It’s best to put them through a food processor before giving them to your dog. Dogs have shorter digestive tracts than humans and cannot digest most vegetables whole or in large chunks. Tiny, diced up Carrots, Green Beans, Lettuce, Potatoes, and Yams can be given to your dog. Don’t feed your dog grain products in large quanities or too often. Rice and bread are safe for your pet but only in small amounts. Many dairy products tend to be high in fat and may cause some digestive problems for your dog. If anything, plain non fat yogurt would be the least harmful dairy product you could feed them. Just know that too much dairy intake can cause pancreatitis, their digestive systems weren’t built like ours.
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sarah
Said this on February 29th, 2008 at 3:48pm:wow that really helped my dog thanks soooooo much well actually she is ant my dog you see i am only in middle school and my parents wont let me get a dog but my next door neighbors dog and they neglect her and sometimes they don’t feed her they never take her out if there fenced in yard and she is kinda over weight and she is 15 but i play with her every day and i feed her some of your choices of food because before she just sat around now she is playing all the time and jumping around she is a great dog and i am glad you could help make her life better thanks a ton
Swanson
Said this on May 19th, 2008 at 3:12pm:This is the list i was looking for, plenty of things to give my dog to supplement his dog food. however before i read this and a few other sites i fed my dog avacado, about 1/8th of one, is this of any real concern?
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Said this on June 7th, 2008 at 7:41pm:Umm, dogs are actually made to digest raw meat. There is nothing wrong with feeding them anything raw if it is fresh.
In the wild cats and dogs don’t sit around a fire and wait for their prey to finish ‘well done’; they kill it and eat it because their digestive systems can handle it. Food that is cooked takes longer to digest for them because it isn’t naturally the best way for them to eat it. If you can get organic meat for a dog without the preservatives and whatever vitamins are injected into it is fair game for them. You have to remember just because a dog is your best friend emotionally and physically doesn’t mean they are connected to you internally (simply meaning our digestive systems and immune systems aren’t completely similar).
And with the necessary portions a dog can go without Dog food for their lives. A friend of mine feeds her puppy nothing but a square, well-planned human food diet. He is the perfect image of a healthy dog. Also if you pay attention to sports like dog sledding those Huskies may each be unique with their own special preferences but they aren’t served a big bowl of dog food. They get raw meat and veggies in soup. If you recall the movie Snow Dogs they were fed “Slump”.
Jaimie
Said this on February 26th, 2009 at 2:19am:I read a few other sites that listed avocados under the “dont feed” list which also included chocolate, onions, and nuts.
Boxer Breeders
Said this on March 5th, 2009 at 5:13am:i love this article, some times my dogs wait on my feet when i have diner … they all like our food but i think we don’t have give them too much human’s food, their food still the main food … great article thanks
the little black dog
Said this on July 1st, 2009 at 1:02pm:Wow thanks a ton!
Dogs
Said this on July 14th, 2009 at 9:30pm:That really helped! Thanks!
Small Dog Breeds
Said this on September 2nd, 2009 at 12:51pm:What about apples? Are apples good for dogs?
Sandra Rossi
Said this on September 10th, 2009 at 3:43pm:Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
Maria
Said this on October 23rd, 2009 at 10:45pm:Actually potatoes are harmfull to dogs just a little FYI
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Cherry
Said this on January 23rd, 2010 at 1:57pm:Thanks alot! This has helped me understand so much. I love to give my “North Face Denali Jacket” special treats which differ from the norm. Knowing the things that i’ve read in this article now helps me do that in a special way.