Dog Safe Foods
Sharing food with your dog? Make sure it's safe first
Sharing food with your dog? Make sure it's safe first
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Read the tips below before sharing any food with dogs
Dairy products are a leading source of food intolerance in dogs, and many dogs are lactose intolerant, which means they have difficulty digesting it. Dogs are not meant to digest lactose after puppyhood. Dairy also has high fat content, which can also cause dogs stomach upset, or even pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness which requires veterinarian attention. Dogs should not eat dairy products, nor should they eat processed foods like margarine.
Caution: Processed foods are unhealthy for dogs and can even conceal toxic ingredients. Read more.
Caution: Foods that are high in fat can cause dogs to get gastrointestinal upset and even pancreatitis. Read more.
Most peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat in moderation. Dogs should only eat unsalted peanut butter without additives like sugars or artificial sweeteners, especially xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar substitute often found in sugar-free products like chewing gum, toothpaste, breath mints, chewable vitamins, and baked goods. Manufacturers have recently started putting it in peanut butter. It is safe for people, but toxic to dogs. Peanut butter is high in fat, and large amounts can put dogs at risk of developing pancreatitis, which can lead to an emergency veterinarian visit. Dogs can eat small amounts of unsalted peanut butter that doesn't contain any additives, sugars or artificial sweeteners, especially xylitol, which is toxic for dogs.
Caution: Recent research has suggested that several foods, such as peas, legumes, and potatoes, while not toxic, may not be appropriate to be fed to dogs regularly. Read more.
Caution: Foods that are high in fat can cause dogs to get gastrointestinal upset and even pancreatitis. Read more.
Squash is one of the best vegetables to feed dogs. Due to its high nutrient content and low calories, fat, and cholesterol, it's a great treat for overweight dogs. Dogs can eat bite-size pieces of plain, unseasoned squash—cooked, frozen, or raw.