Many dogs are not very discerning eaters and will happily eat anything that you put in front of them.
It seems a shame to waste those leftover bits and pieces doesn't it but please don't feed them to your dog.
Table scraps are definitely dog foods to avoid.
A dog's diet should not include unwanted human food, because that's just what it is; human food.
In other words it may be perfectly nutritious for people or indeed it may not be because it probably contains too much fat and too much salt, but either way it's number one of the dog foods to avoid.
You will soon know if your dog is eating an unsuitable diet as what he puts out will be larger, smellier and more difficult to pick up so do yourself a favour and stick to dog food.
Just like a person, a dog can have problems with being overweight and a dog's diet consisting mainly of your leftover scraps will almost certainly cause him to become overweight.
This is bad news for dogs as they can develop other health problems as a result of obesity such as kidney disease.
You may be tempted to use your dog as a waste disposal unit, after all it saves on electricity and water, but it won't save on your vet's bills particularly if you feed your dog certain foods.
Chicken and lamb bones are extremely dangerous for dogs because they can splinter and get stuck in their throats.
Chocolate is extremely toxic to them as are grapes and raisins and peanuts are indigestible so you're not doing your dog any favours if you feed him any of these and these are just a few of the big no-nos.
If you must feed your dog chocolate or biscuits, choose the varieties which are intended for dogs or you could consult your vet to find out if there is anything from your kitchen which won't do your dog any harm.
Some dogs like vegetables and your vet will advise you on suitable snacks..
However, feeding your pet from your dining table is not a good habit to get into because it will be hard to stop.
The dog won't understand when you stop doing it and it isn't good for his routine.
So do yourself and your dog a favour and don't feed him your food.
Next time he gives you that pleading look, either give him a dog treat or an ice cube to munch on and don't do it from the table.
It seems a shame to waste those leftover bits and pieces doesn't it but please don't feed them to your dog.
Table scraps are definitely dog foods to avoid.
A dog's diet should not include unwanted human food, because that's just what it is; human food.
In other words it may be perfectly nutritious for people or indeed it may not be because it probably contains too much fat and too much salt, but either way it's number one of the dog foods to avoid.
You will soon know if your dog is eating an unsuitable diet as what he puts out will be larger, smellier and more difficult to pick up so do yourself a favour and stick to dog food.
Just like a person, a dog can have problems with being overweight and a dog's diet consisting mainly of your leftover scraps will almost certainly cause him to become overweight.
This is bad news for dogs as they can develop other health problems as a result of obesity such as kidney disease.
You may be tempted to use your dog as a waste disposal unit, after all it saves on electricity and water, but it won't save on your vet's bills particularly if you feed your dog certain foods.
Chicken and lamb bones are extremely dangerous for dogs because they can splinter and get stuck in their throats.
Chocolate is extremely toxic to them as are grapes and raisins and peanuts are indigestible so you're not doing your dog any favours if you feed him any of these and these are just a few of the big no-nos.
If you must feed your dog chocolate or biscuits, choose the varieties which are intended for dogs or you could consult your vet to find out if there is anything from your kitchen which won't do your dog any harm.
Some dogs like vegetables and your vet will advise you on suitable snacks..
However, feeding your pet from your dining table is not a good habit to get into because it will be hard to stop.
The dog won't understand when you stop doing it and it isn't good for his routine.
So do yourself and your dog a favour and don't feed him your food.
Next time he gives you that pleading look, either give him a dog treat or an ice cube to munch on and don't do it from the table.