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Healthy Human Food For Your Dog
  • peanut butter - contains protein, healthy fats and vitamins
  • cooked chicken - extra protein and good meal replacement if you run out of dog food
  • cheese - good used as a treat, especially cottage cheese
  • baby carrots - good for a dog's teeth, high in fiber and beta-carotene
  • sweet potatoes - great when sliced and dehydrated as a chewy treat
  • flax seed - adds omega 3 fatty acid good for dog's skin and coat
  • yogurt - good for digestive system, high in calcium & protein (use no added sugar or artificial sweeteners)
  • salmon - contain omega 3 fatty acids which keep dog's coat healthy and shiny
  • pumpkin - source of fiber and beta-carotene
  • green beans - a great low-calorie snack (especially for weight management)
  • cooked eggs - add an extra protein boost
  • apple slices - clean teeth and freshen breath, also provide fiber and vitamins (remove seeds first)
  • oatmeal - especially beneficial to senior dogs, contain fiber to regulate intestinal tract (cook first)


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Most Common Food Dangers To Dogs
  • grapes and raisins - can cause irreversible damage to kidney 
  • onions and garlic - contain chemicals that damage red blood cells
  • chocolate - extremely toxic causing irregular heart rate, seizures and muscle tremors (dark chocolate being the worst)
  • coffee and caffeine - damage to heart, lungs and kidneys in large doses
  • avocado - toxic to pets including vomiting and diarrhea
  • meat bones (chicken, pork, etc) - these bones will shatter while being chewed and get caught in throat
  • unbaked bread dough - dough can expand in stomach and cut off blood supply along with the yeast producing alcohol and leading to possible seizures
  • fruit pits (cherry, apricot, peach) - contain cyanide which can cause hyperventilation, cardiac arrest and vomiting
  • unripened tomatoes and stems - contain chemical tomatine which causes abnormalities in kidneys, digestive tract and nervous system
  • tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios, pecans) - may lead to liver failure, urinary or GI tract infections
  • cat food - very high in fat & protein, when ingested regularly or in large amounts can lead to pancreatitis
  • xylitol (sugar-free sweetener) - found in gum and candies, when ingested in large amounts will stimulate pancreas to create insulin causing low blood sugar and liver failure
  • alcohol - containing the chemical ethanol is extremely toxic causing central nervous system and respiratory distress


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Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treats

I found this recipe on Pinterest one day and have made them multiple times since. The dogs love them and they are pretty simple to make! I have included the link to the original blog that contains the recipe, check it out! The canned pumpkin and eggs this recipe contain are like super-food for dogs. The eggs are loaded with protein, vitamin and minerals that lead to a healthy coat. Canned pumpkin is full of fiber and beta-carotene which help the digestive system.

Click here for a link to the original recipe by A Kitchen Muse blog


Ingredients
  • 2½ cups whole wheat flour 
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a stand mixer, mix together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt and cinnamon
  3. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff
  4. Roll the dough into a ½-inch-thick roll. Cut into ½-inch pieces
  5. Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes