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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)
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
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
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
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