Should You Supplement Your Dog Food?
Your dog is part of the family.
As such, he deserves to enjoy quality, delicious food. Most traditional kibble brands lack the nutrients dogs need to grow and thrive. In fact, there has been substantive research that links kibble diets to the increase veterinarians are seeing in pet obesity, cancer and other diseases. One of the most important steps to having a happy, healthy companion is knowing what is in the food you're feeding him.Option 1: Compliment with Human Food
Traditional kibble is never advisable, even as the base part of your dog’s meal, because it can contain harmful chemicals, as well as not providing your pet with all the nutrition he needs. If have to go the kibble route, the best option is to choose a pet food with few ingredients and pay attention to what’s in the mix. In this case, it would also be best to supplement your dog’s food with ingredients from your own table, including fresh vegetables, fruit, and raw or cooked meat. Wholesome Human Foods for Dogs Keep in mind that not all human foods are safe for canine consumption. Some great options to include in your dog’s diet are strawberries, bananas, sweet potato, egg, spinach, pumpkin, and carrots. Apples are also great for dogs, so long as you remember to remove the seeds. Harmful Human Foods for Dogs Other foods, including avocado, grapes, chocolate, walnuts, garlic, and onions can be deadly for your dog, so they're never safe to include in your pet’s diet. Any kind of meat is healthy for your dog, but make sure that if you decide to feed cooked meat, you remove the bones first. Cooked bones aren’t safe because they can splinter when chewed. Raw meat is safe for dogs to eat because a dog’s system is made to process it, however, if you do decide to feed raw, feeding high quality meat will reduce the risks of your dog getting sick. If you ever have questions about what is safe to feed your pet, make sure to do your research before making any assumptions.