Feeding people food to dogsWhat's good for you is good for your dog, too--with a few caveats.
People have been tossing table scraps to dogs since the first canine bellied up to the village campfire with a pleading look in his eyes. But sharing meals with your pooch fell out of favor once commercial dog food hit the shelves. These days, home cooking for dogs is back. After the spring 2007 scandal around contaminated pet food, which led to the deaths of hundreds of dogs and cats, many people decided that the only way to trust the food they give their pets is to make it themselves. Others simply like the idea of topping their pup's kibble with a little extra something special. Either way can be good for dogs--with a few caveats. Many of the foods that are good for us are also good for our dogs, and the reverse is true too. In other words, do feed them lean meats, whole grains, and vegetables. Don't empty your leftover lasagna, rolls, or fries into your dog's bowl.
Healthy and homemadeGo slowThe doggie digestive system doesn't do well with a sudden switch from plain kibble to lots of people food. "If you ate nothing but bread and water and then someone gave you a steak, it'd upset your stomach, too," points out British Columbia vet Grant Nixon, co-author of Better Food for Dogs. Grant advises introducing people food slowly. So start by topping your dog's usual fare with tidbits of plain (no butter or seasoning) meat or vegetables. Chances are, her kibble has plenty of grain in it already. If you want to transition to an all-homemade diet, put a little less kibble and a little more cooked food in your dog's bowl each night over the course of a week.
Use grains and veggies, too
Get the right balance
Watch the fat
Beware of bones
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