11 Human Foods Your Pooch Can Eat and 5 He Shouldn’t

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Not only are some of the foods below safe for your pooch but they are actually good for him too. Take a look and stock up!

1. Peanut butter: Giving your dog the occasional tablespoon of unsalted peanut butter is a treat you can both enjoy.

2. Yogurt: High in protein and calcium, plain yogurt is an ideal treat for dogs.

3. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a good source of fiber.

4. Chicken: If your dog requires extra protein in his diet, cooked, unseasoned chicken is an easy addition to his regular food.

5. Salmon: Dogs can benefit from omega 3 fatty acids too.

6. Broccoli: This vitamin-rich vegetable can be a great occasional nutrition boost for dogs.

7. Pumpkin: You can serve your dog pumpkin — raw or in a can — as a source of fiber or vitamin A.

8. Green beans

9. Cottage cheese: This bland food is high in calcium and protein, so it can be a good addition to dog food.

10. Carrots: This vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins.

11. Eggs

Foods not fit for Fido

1. Chocolate: That delicious candy contains caffeine-like stimulants known as methylxanthines. If ingested in large amounts, chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, seizures and even death.

2. Grapes and raisins: While this fruit is nutritious for you, it's toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.

3. Onions: They may make you cry, but they can make your dog very sick by causing damage to his red blood cells.

4. Avocado: Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark contain a toxin called persin that can cause upset stomach and breathing difficulties.

5. Alcohol: Even drinking a small amount of alcohol can result in significant intoxication for a dog.

To learn more about the foods that are okay to feed our dogs and to read more side effects of the food that can harm Fido, visit Mother Nature Network.

While we would never suggest that feeding your pup scraps from the dinner table is the right thing to do, it is nice to know there are some foods that we love that we can occasionally sneak to man’s best friend!



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