Sneaking a dog scraps from the dinner plate is a practice humans have done for years. Why? Because dogs are eager eaters!\u00a0 Their expressions are so charming, and they genuinely seem interested in anything that smells aromatic from the table, the kitchen counter, or from the pantry.\u00a0\u00a0 Dogs know they are hard to resist, and we often fall prey to the idea that \u201ca little couldn\u2019t hurt!\u201d\u00a0 This is sadly not the case, since many human foods are quite harmful and dangerous for dogs to eat.\u00a0 So, if you\u2019re a pet-owner who likes to share his dinner with the pup,\u00a0 here are some key safety tips to be aware of while feeding a dog human food.<\/p>\n
Keep it clean.<\/strong> We love syrupy gravy and savory sauces,\u00a0 but these can be hard on canine stomachs. Toppings often have garlic and onion in them, which are not good for dogs. So \u00a0if you are going to fork over some of your meat, make sure it is seasoning-free.<\/p>\n Give them veggies and grains<\/strong>.\u00a0 Though a dog\u2019s first inclination might be toward the hunk of turkey on your plate, rather than the cooked carrots, remember that your pooch is an omnivore. Dogs need vitamins through vegetables and fruits, so when you pile a stack of snacks from lunch, make sure there is a good variety of fruits, veggies, and grains along with the protein source. (Not all berries, roots, fruits, and vegetables are puppy-approved, so be sure you know what is safe to feed your pet. For a list of safe fruits and veggies to feed the dog, check out this list<\/a>. Forget the fat and bones.<\/strong>\u00a0 In the wild, canines would eat the skin, bones, muscle, and cartilage of their prey. While these components are good for dogs in some capacity, it can be dangerous for a dog to bite into a side of salmon, and accidently swallow the bones, or get them caught in between his teeth.\u00a0 Likewise, though fat is a tasty snack for dogs, eating too much of it can cause digestive issues and pancreatitis.\u00a0 Try to avoid filling your dog up on animal fat and skin, as well as cream and butter.<\/p>\n Feed them age-appropriate snacks.<\/strong>\u00a0 Children are discouraged from caffeine and elderly people often have to watch their salt\/sodium intakes. The same kinds of age-limitations apply to pets, because puppies have different nutritional requirements than senior dogs do. When you are giving your dog human food, double check that the nutrients on the plate are beneficial and not detrimental for his age.
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