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By Nicole Pajer

We try to keep our dogs on their canine dietsbut sometimes we just can’t resist slippingthem an occasional human morsel. If you’dlike to reward your pet with a table scrap,make sure that you choose people foods thatare safe for canine tummies.

Here are a few “dog-approved” people foods:

1. Peanut butter. A favorite treat of manycanines. Not only is it a good source of protein, but it also contains heart healthy fats,vitamin B, niacin, and vitamin E. Stuff peanut butter into a Kong to keep your dog busy forhours. Choose raw, unsalted peanut butter.

2. Cooked chicken. Can be slipped into the bowl along with your dog’s regular food to adda spice and extra protein to its diet. This also makes a good meal replacement if you’re in apinch and out of dog food.

3. Cheese. A great treat for a dog as long as she isn’t lactose intolerant, which a smallpercentage are. Make sure to monitor your dog’s reaction. Opt for low or reduced fatvarieties and don’t overfeed, as many cheeses can be high in fat. Cottage cheese istypically a good choice.

4. Baby carrots. Good for a dog’s teeth, carrots are low calorie and high in fiber and betacarotene/vitamin A.

5. Yogurt. High in calcium and protein. But make sure to only choose yogurts that do notcontain artificial sweeteners or added sugars. Yogurts with active bacteria can act as aprobiotic and are good for your dog’s digestive system.

6. Salmon. A good source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are responsible for keeping yourdog’s coat healthy and shiny, as well as supporting your dog’s immune system. Feed yourdog cooked salmon, add salmon oil to her food bowl, or slip him some of your unwantedfish skins.

7. Pumpkin. Good source of fiber as well as beta-carotene/vitamin A. It can help keep theGI tract moving and can aid with digestive issues.

8. Eggs. Scrambling up an egg for your pup is a great way to give her diet a protein boost.Eggs are also a source of easily digestible riboflavin and selenium, making them a healthysnack.

9. Green Beans.Make a great treat for your dog since they are filling and low in calories.Select beans that have no added salt.

10. Apple Slices. Help to clean residue off a dog’s teeth, which helps to freshen her breath.Apples are a good source of fiber as well as vitamin A and C. Make sure to take out theseeds and the core before feeding to your dog, as these can be choking hazards.

11. Oatmeal. A great source of soluble fiber, which can be especially beneficial to seniordogs with bowel irregularity issues. It is also a great alternate grain for dogs allergic towheat. Make sure to cook oatmeal before serving it to your dog. Do not add any sugar orflavor additives.

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These are just a few of the human foods that you can toss your dog’s way. Remember to trythem in small amounts. If your dog experiences any sort of reaction, immediately consult aveterinarian. Before giving your dog any people food, do your research to make sure it’ssafe. Never feed your dog toxic human items such as: chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins,yeast dough, artificial sweeteners, macadamia nuts, avocadoes, alcohol, or coffee. Consultyour veterinarian with any questions on what is safe and what is harmful.

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Publish Date: January 21 2014

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My dog had bladder stones. The vet is saying he can't have anymore treats : (Does anyone know what natural treats I can give him? She says NO TREATS but there has to be something heis allowed to eat other than dog food. Please help.

The modern canine diet has truly evolved from their ancestors. Dogs have developed similar nutrientrequirements as their owners, however they are suffering from several diseases that where limited to humans.My dog loves pizza, maybe not a good idea for a healthy pet.

Are these okay for a 3 month old puppy?

I live in the Pacific Northwest and recently heard on the news that dogs can't eat salmon. Dogs sometimes eat

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salmon that are in creeks around here, and the article said it can even kill a dog if they eat too much salmon. Isthat true?

Too much of anything (other than regular food) is going to be bad for any living thing. it's also probablybecause the salmon isn't cooked. Dogs are domestic animals and thus need cooked meat

Dogs + peanutbuter = amazing

I love your show it is very inspirational to meMy dog absolutely loves just about any fruits or vegetables

I have another question. Would you consider coming to Atlanta to work with our rescue group with difficult dogcases? Right now we have one of the Alabama Ditch Dogs who has serious dog on dog aggression issues wehaven't been able to figure out. I would love it if you could at least come here for some classes on how to bestcope with behavior problems in dogs like this - we encounter them so very often in our work. I am with AngelsAmong Us Pet Rescue in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Do you have a preference in commercial dogfood? We feed our dog Blue Buffalo Senior. Love You we have awell adjusted mellow Yellow Lab .Sophie .

My dog loves apples and they help with his teeth and breath, but hates carrots and cucumber. Hopefully he lovesbroccoli.

Do you cook the veggies or serve them raw?

Raw

We were very encouraged after watching the show with the young boy and his dog (husky). Thank you and keepup the great work. BTW we tried your directions and they worked instantly.

I read in an AKC article that hibiscus were very poisonous to dogs, but our mini schnauzer loves them so much,and we have so many, that he will stand up on his hind legs to reach a flower high on the bush, then bite it off inone bite and eat it. He's never shown any signs of being sick.

I have a question about feeding a dog eggs that is allergic to chicken, would her allergy to chicken also includecooked eggs, does anybody know ?

I would assume so, to be safe. It *does* work the other way (those who are allergic to eggs are alsoallergic to chicken) so although that's not 100% proof it works both ways, I wouldn't chance it!

helo anybody on line and can guide me on BARF to 6 months old bull terrier puppy is good or bad

is hot dog are good food for dogs?

Yes hot dogs are ok for dogs as well!

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No they're Not high cholesterol and bi meat products.

Hmmm. Does the following sound good for your dog? Pork, mechanically separated turkey, water, salt,contains 2% or less of corn syrup, natural flavorings, dextrose, sugar, sodium lactate, sodiumphosphates, beef, sodium erythorbate, sodium diacetate, oleoresin paprika, sodium nitrite. Source:Famer John.

YUCK! Why not just give your dog some plain old beef or chicken? BTW, some hot dogs contain onionpowder. All forms of onion are bad for your dog. Go to ASPCA website for more info.

Good luck, and please choose a healthy alternative for your dog.

Can you treat skin problems on dogs with olive oil or white vinegar? Can skin problems be dust or mold related?Nothing works on my dog, doing chicken rice with hot distilled water. Blue buffalo kibble, no treats. Two rounds ofantibiotics for rounds of diarreah, i am thinking she is doing better now. No answers so I am searching for myown. She has had skin issues for approx. 8 years now.

My toy poodle has dry skin. My vet suggested a little olive oil mixed with his food . He has stoppedscratching so much and his skin no longer flakes. I usually mix a little water and olive oil in his dry food.

Linn, What kind of dog do you have ? Many dogs have allergies that give them skin problems. I have aBichon and she is allergic to Chicken and grains so she gets next ot nothing that has grains or chickenin it which makes it difficult and expensive to feed her.

Hi. I have a 10 year old chihuahua and she has had some issues with dry skin.... When I give her abath I put a few drops of vitamin e oil in the water and then after she gets out I rub a little bit on myhands and kind of just rub it on her fur and her tummy... Works like a charm. But by the time she needsanother bath she starts to get itchy again. But its temporary relief for your doggie. Hope this helps. (:

my pup chews on a huge carrot once a week, munches on chucks of green apples every day, and loves, loves,loves to get all sloppy on juicy mangoes!

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is a lot of stuff!!!!!!

I heard dogs can't eat chocolate my friend about to give them chocolate, >pet dental problem can cause also. Itold her not to feed them because i heard about it, so i do a research also and glad found this very informativepost, so basically it's not only chocolate that you can't feed them there's many more so as a pet lover i must beaware of this also.

It's not dental problems that is the issue with chocolate - there's something in chocolate that is toxic todogs (THEOBROMINE). Some dogs react worse to it than others and some types of chocolate havemore theobromine in it, which is why some people don't believe it's a problem - because their dogshave never gotten sick - but they could, if they ate too much, or ate a different kind of chocolate.

I live on an island in the Philippines and my dogs eat rice, fish and vegetables every day for lunch and dinner.(All dogs here on the islands eat rice and fish.) They especially love the crunchiness of the fish head. Fish headsare a good source of calcium. They particularly like pumpkin, but also carrots and tomatoes. They also love eggsand pasta - this is their daily breakfast.Rice is not bad for dogs. My 3 dogs are perfect;y healthy and they have never seen vet in their life. There is novet on the island anyway.Right now I have three puppies as well and they will start eating solid food soon. Their first solid meal will be riceand fish):

What is the average life span of your pets? I bet it is better than the 9yrs for dogs who eat commercialproduct made by the dog food industry.

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i am from the philippines, currently residing in the us. you cannot give them shrimp and noodles. mydog died, but i suspect from the shrimp! i know plain white rice is fine. my shih tzu loves it! i know (backin PI) we fed our dogs whatever we had on our table (because who has extra money to buycommercial dog food anyway?) but i do not know that i would feed them all that pasta (with thespaghetti sauce or any kind of sauce (the onions are bad))...plain pasta is fine.

Exelente informacion de lo q pueden comer los perros sin riesgo de enfermarse gracias Cesar

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