A dog, although a friend of man, should not be fed with your favorite dishes. Some foods are very dangerous for dogs. They can lead to illness and even death of animals.
Everyone loves their pets very much and unwittingly pamper them with those products or delicacies that they themselves prefer. Sometimes, under the plaintive gaze of begging eyes, they can give a candy or a bone, knowing that it is harmful. And yet, every dog breeder must remember which foods can be given in a limited way, and which absolutely cannot be fed to the animal.
It is strictly forbidden to give
Sausage. Sausages - sausages, wieners, pates and sausages of all sorts are very harmful for both humans and dogs. They contain not only flour, soy, salt, sugar, spices, which in themselves have a detrimental effect on the body. But especially dangerous are stabilizers, dyes, preservatives, flavor enhancers, leading to diseases of the digestive system, allergic reactions, and some even to cancerous tumors.
Bones. Contrary to popular belief, bones should not be given to a dog. Firstly, there is no benefit in them, they are simply not absorbed, and secondly, bones can split into sharp parts and injure the intestines. They also grind their teeth a lot.
Yeast dough. Flour products based on baker's yeast cause fermentation and the release of gases, which for the animal can result in rupture of the stomach or intestines.
Fat. Do not give your dog fat after frying either alone or with other foods. It causes diarrhea and pancreatitis.
Sweets. As in humans, they cause obesity, tooth decay, and diabetes mellitus. In dogs, in addition, eyes suffer from sweets, which begin to water. And chocolate, as a source of caffeine, has a destructive effect on the heart and nervous system of dogs.
Onion and garlic. Even in small amounts, these vegetables infect red blood cells, causing anemia. Negatively affects the scent of the dog.
Citrus fruits, plums, peaches and persimmons can cause vomiting, intestinal obstruction, and enteritis in your dog.
You can, only carefully
Eggs. Raw eggs slow down the absorption of B vitamins, which causes the skin to suffer and hair to fall out. Even from raw eggs, a pet can get sick with salmonella. Therefore, eggs sometimes, not more than once a week, can only be given boiled.
A fish. Large consumption of fish by a pet leads to a loss of B vitamins, decreased appetite and cramps. But a small amount of boiled fish can be given to a dog.
Meat. Of course, a dog needs raw meat. But it should be kept in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to avoid salmonella and Escherichia coli. But boiled meat loses all vitamins during heat treatment and becomes less useful than raw meat.
A dog is by nature a predatory animal; it should not be fed with potatoes and pasta.
Veterinarians are trying to develop the most optimal food for the dog's body, designed for different ages and breeds. If you feed your animal with quality food of a proven company, the dog does not need additional food. And even if you prefer to give food specially prepared by you, where proteins, fats and carbohydrates are combined in the right proportion, and the dog feels great and boasts a thick and shiny coat, it is not at all necessary to diversify its diet. Be attentive to what your four-legged friend eats and avoid unhealthy foods.
