5 Healthy Foods You Can Feed Your Dog

There are several different “human-foods” that dogs can in fact eat that are beneficial to their health. There’s a lot of information out there, but some of it is false or misrepresented. Below we will outline five healthy foods that your dog can eat.

1. Fish

Fish is an excellent source of protein for your dog and provides your pet with amino acids. Be careful to make sure that the fish is fully cooked before giving it to your pet as feeding them raw fish can be harmful.

2. Carrots 

Carrots are a great healthy, affordable snack for your dog to consume. I know my dogs will hardly touch vegetables, but carrots are an easy favorite for them. They like anything with a crunch to it!

Brianna Elliot, RD with Healthline writes: “Carrots are low in calories and a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.” View the full article here. This means carrots are a go-to snack for your dog that won’t have them struggling to fit into last year’s Christmas sweater.

3. Applesauce

Applesauce is full of vitamins that are great for your pet. Applesauce contains vitamin C, which can boost your dog’s immune system. Your dog naturally produces vitamin C but sometimes dogs have trouble making this immune-boosting vitamin on their own. 

Bob Griswold and Nancy Kerns with Whole Dog Journal writes: “that when dogs are sick or stressed, they can rapidly deplete their bodies’ output of vitamin C”. View the full page here.

4. Turkey

Turkey is another great source of protein for your pet. When it comes to this delicious food it is best to give them just the meat. This means that any seasoning or skin should be removed before feeding this to your animal.

 Do not give your dog any turkey bones as it can be very harmful to them. Colleen Williams with PetCare Blogs writes that turkey bones can “lacerate different areas of the digestive tract, and are also a choking hazard”. View the full article here.

5. Watermelon

 This may seem like an odd food to feed your pet but it can be very nutritious. Watermelon contains vitamin A, which can be used to promote a healthy coat. Also, make sure you keep the seeds out as too many of them can hurt their tummies.

 Conclusion

  Above we mentioned five simple foods that your pup can benefit from. There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding what foods your dog can and cannot eat, so be sure to do thorough research before giving your dog something new.

If you are concerned it is always best to consult with your veterinarian. What interesting foods have you fed your dog? Leave a comment below.

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