What extra food other than dog food can i feed my dog?
by admin on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | 13 Comments
I know that a dog should eat normal dogfood but for some occasions I would like to give him a little human food. I hear boiled chicken and rice could be acceptable. Any other special foods I can feed my dog?
Pretty much all meats (apart from pork I heard) are ok. Cooked is ok, raw is better. You can get raw bones very cheaply from most local butchers. But never give a dog cooked bones as they can splinter inside your dog and cause all sorts of problems.
Chicken and rice is the old stand-by food for dogs with tummy bugs so that should do not harm on occasion. My dog pretty much lived on it for a week when we first got him. He didn’t eat much as first but then he got a stomach upset so we took him to the vet who recommended the chicken and rice thing. Never seen him scoff so quickly in his life. Because he loved it so much and it was such a relief to actually see him eat something, we just carried on giving it him.
Cheese is ok in small amounts, as is peanut butter.
I give my dog the occasional piece of toast with dairy-free spread. Plain, chocolate-free biscuits/cookies too.
My dog also gets little cartons of dog milk, which is actually goat’s milk. I mix it with water to make it go further. Don’t give a dog cows milk as it can make them sick.
Veggies such as carrot and broccolli are good, but stay away from corn (which can cause blockages) or onions (which are on the list of things that can be deadly to dogs). Fruits such as watermelon and berries are ok but only in small amounts as they’re full of sugar (even if it is natural). Grapes and all variations such a sultanas and raisins can be deadly and citrus fruits are too acidic so stay away from those.
Honestly, most foods would be ok in small amounts. There are only a few (chocolate, grapes, macadamia nuts, etc) that are actually deadly. Google for a full list.
The main problem with giving human food is that the dog then comes to expect it and start begging at the dinner table or stealing from your plate. But if you give all scraps after a meal, away from the table and directly into his own bowl, that should go some way to help. It’s also a good idea to keep the dog in a seperate room while you’re preparing/eating a meal.
Peanut Butter
Blueberries
Green Beans
Raw Eggs
Some of the things I give my dogs as a treat
Peanut butter helps with coats.
But NEVER feed raisins or grapes; they can cause major problems.
Boiled chicken and/or rice are good in moderation…especially if your dog is having stomach distress or some loss of appetite. These are bland foods and easy on the dog’s system, and good for it too. Just DON’T feed it table scraps.
u can give your dog rice, berries, peanutbutter, yogurt, cooked eggs, potatoes,leafy greens, carrots, bread, cheese and meat……the only thing with the cheese and meat is that it should be given as treats only unless your dog has a pretty good digestive system.
not:
sausage
bacon
fried chicken
raw pork
fries
onions
deep fried veggies
white bread
sugary baked goods
processed food
waffles
milk cream icecream
grapes&raisins
chocolate
hope i helped!
peanut butter my dog also looooves cheese
you can use peanut butter, and sometimes put them in rubber toys, like the ones you would usually stick treats in. some dogs like carrots. i know that you cannot feed dogs raisins, chocolate, grapes, and onions.
hope i helped
low fat cottage cheese and scrambled eggs are great for their fur. They also love ground pig intestines, but as these can be quite expensive, I tend to stick to hot dog.
Treats should be used for training, not as more food for the dog. The dog needs to work for treats. Some acceptable human foods that make good treats are raw carrots and apple slices, and small pieces of well cooked liver
when we have 2 give my dogs their heartworm pills, 1 either put it n their food, or wrap it n chesse, so cheese is another thing that’s safe 2 give 2 ur dogs. noodles are fine, and lettuce (depends if they like it), and yes, it’s def. ok 2 give them chicken and rice. hope i helped!!
Yea, chicken mixed with rice.
I couldnt feed him any vegetables because my dog hates them, but hey, all dogs are different.
A little bit of chicken noodle soap is good for them.
Boiled rice and chicken is great. Bananas, avocados, carrots, peas and other fruits and veggies.
NO and I repeat no raisins, grapes or pits from fruits. They are poisonous to their bodies and can shut their kidneys down.
Dogs are omnivores – meaning they eat meats and vegetation. You can actually find doggie cook books to create a lot of meals and dog treats. Best of luck – and be smart what you prepare for your dog so that his health is always the consideration.
i’ll give you a list of things that a dog should not eat instead. Because food is food.
1. Chocolate – To dogs, chocolate acts as a stimulant, making your dog’s heartbeat accelerate or beat irregularly, leading to seizures and even cardiac arrest. To compound things further, it also acts as a severe diuretic, causing frequent urination, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. If you even suspect your dog has consumed chocolate, take him to an animal hospital immediately.
2. Grapes and Raisins – Grapes and raisins create havoc with your dog’s kidneys and digestive system. What’s worse is that the amount of grapes needed to cause problems can vary greatly among individual dogs. Symptoms include frequent urination, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Onions – Onions cause the breakdown of a dog’s red blood cells, which deprives his cells of much-needed oxygen. If you’re in the habit of feeding your dog table scraps, make sure the dish was not prepared with onions, as the effects can be cumulative over a period of time. Symptoms can vary greatly, ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to loss of appetite, fever, or exhaustion.
4. Macadamia Nuts – While the exact chemical compound is still unknown, even a small amount of macadamia nuts can cause fever, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or mild paralysis.
5. Alcoholic Beverages – Dogs’ physiologies are not equipped to handle alcohol consumption. They are extremely susceptible to alcohol poisoning, and even small amounts can lead to digestive problems or even death.
6. Bread Dough – Because it is soft, dogs will often swallow the dough without chewing it. When the dough hits your dog’s stomach, his body heat will cause the dough to rise inside his stomach. This rising action can cause bloating or vomiting. To compound things further, the rising action creates alcohol as a by-product, and your dog may experience the symptoms listed in the previous paragraph.
7. Caffeinated Beverages – Similar to the effects of chocolate, caffeine is a stimulant and can negatively impact your dog’s heart rate, causing seizures or heart attacks.
8. Avocadoes- Avocadoes are toxic to many animals. The offensive chemical damages heart, lung, and other essential tissues. Be aware since guacamole’s main ingredient is avocado, that you keep any such dips well out of your dog’s reach.
9. Pitted Fruits – (Peaches, Pears, Cherries, and Apricots) The pits of these fruits contain small doses of cyanide, which can be fatal to smaller dogs. Also, if the pit is swallowed whole, it may become lodged in the intestinal tract, where the blockage will have to be surgically removed.
10. Raw Fish – Raw fish, especially salmon, can contain parasites, usually fluke larvae. The dog consumes the fish, and the larvae hatch in your dog’s digestive tract, attaching themselves to his intestinal walls. Symptoms can take up to a week to exhibit and usually mimic other canine diseases, such as distemper or parvovirus. The hazard here is misdiagnosis by the veterinarian, leading to an improper or ineffective treatment. If you choose to feed your dog fish, be sure to cook it thoroughly to kill any bad critters that could be hiding inside.