Scrap The Table Scraps

It is tempting to want to reward your best friend with human food, but this decision could harm your loved one. If you want to improve your dog’s health, avoid feeding table scraps.

Some human foods are acceptable for dogs to eat; and there are human foods that could poison your dog. It is important to learn the safe foods from the danger foods.

The most common danger foods that people are aware of are chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, small bones and coffee. It does not stop here! The danger food list continues to grow with items you may have thought to be healthy. It includes; seasonings, onions, garlic, chives, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, avocados, yeast dough, xylitol and mushrooms.

The danger foods can cause different reactions and illnesses in dogs. Most reactions include stomach issues, kidney failure, blockages and even death. So, when you are about to put your dinner plate on the floor for Fido [STOP] and remember the consequences. Your dog’s health is more important than your guilt trip.

If you want to make your dog's tail wag, there are healthier ways to make them happy. The safe foods are acceptable to add to your pet's food or to use as treats. Sweet potatoes, green beans, celery, carrots, apples, oatmeal, pumpkin, salmon, corn and lettuce are great substitutes to add to their dinner bowl. Providing your dog with nutritious treats will not only make you feel like a proud pet owner, but your dog will be thanking you with wet kisses and tail wags.