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Dogs-yellow lab
can anyone tell me what food is not good for your dog (human food) this is what my dog get occasionaly:
~coke slushy
~banana~pretty much like almost all fruit except grapes
~ice cream
~pretzel
~honey
~bread
~parts of an oatmeal cookie
~baby carrots (every day)
~(celery (every day)
~Peanutbutter (little everyday with pills he takes for hip displasia)
~um, pretty much like partially almost everything i eat...but not exactaly EVERYTHING
Ps
my dog is very healthy, and not fat, i do not give him all of these things everyday, i just want to know what is harmful to him and whatnot. thanks :-]
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In addition to Kc's link (which is a very good source) I would like to add that you should not feed your dog processed foods (except dog food of course). Basically, If it comes out of a package/wrapping and is meant for humans, its not too healthy for dogs.
But, vegetables are very healthy. If your dog willingly eats carrots and celery then good for both of you. They are both more than fine for him to eat.
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Coke slushy has way too much sugar for a dog. Ice cream is the same thing. Not only does it have too much sugar, but a dog can't handle that much lactose(which is in dairy products). Pretzels are too salty. Even unsalted they aren't good. Honey is pure sugar... that should definately not be fed to a dog. Bread isn't good, cookies aren't good... Basically... you should feed your dog a balanced diet. The only way to correctly get a balanced diet is to feed it DOG food. A good dog food is science diet, iams, purina pro plan, or any prescription diets you get from your veterinarian.
If you want to feed your dog snacks, then give him fruit (except for grapes or raisens) or vegetables, (except for onions or garlic).
Especially since your dog has hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is worsened by any extra weight. So, even if you don't think your dog is overweight, feeding these things is bound to give your dog a few extra pounds. Not to mention that most owners see their dog as "healthy and not overweight", when, in reality, they don't know what a "healthy and not overweight dog" is actually supposed to look like. Your dog should have a clear waistline, and you should be able to clearly feel the ribs and just barely see them.
Your dog might not be overweight, but if you continue to feed it things like coke ice cream and honey, then he will definately be overweight sooner or later.
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