Why Dogs Should NOT Eat "People Food" 🐶 ❌

When you have a dog, it’s hard to resist giving your pet a little bite from your dinner or from your snack. But, did you know that some human food can be really bad for your dog? Check out the issues that human food can cause your dog:

• It Can Cause Digestive Problems

A dog's digestive system is different from a human's. Typical human food is much too rich and fatty for a dog to properly digest; eating it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and even more severe conditions like pancreatitis.

• Some Human Food Is Toxic to Dogs

Human food often contains ingredients that are toxic to dogs. Chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, almonds, onions and garlic are all dangerous for dogs to eat.

• It Can Lead to Weight Gain

Typically, dogs who are fed table scraps also eat regular daily meals. While you might think that a bite or two here and there won't cause your dog to gain weight, you might be surprised by how little it takes.

• It Encourages Unwanted Behavior

Another problem with table food for dogs is that it reinforces begging behavior. Your dog might also decide that, since they're fed from the table, it's fine to take a bite of food sitting on the table or kitchen counter. Some dogs may even start refusing to eat their own food when they fill up on human food.

Here’s a list of some of foods that your dog CAN and CAN’T eat:

CAN

1. Carrots 
2. Peanut butter
3. Salmon
4. Blueberries
5. Pop corn
6. Pineapple
7. Watermelon
8. Bread
9. Apple
10. Broccoli

CAN’T

1. Grapes
2. Chocolate
3. Macadamia nuts
4. Onions
5. Coffee and tea
6. Garlic
7. Alcohol
8. Nutmeg
9. Lemon
10. Lime