Saturday, February 16, 2013

People SAFE foods for dogs


  • Melons: Watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew are all healthy options for your pooch.
  • Sunflower seeds (shelled): Skip the salt if possible, or serve in moderation.
  • Peanut butter: Peanuts don't appear to cause allergies in dogs like they do in people.
  • Berries (fresh and frozen): Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, huckleberries or raspberries
  • Cooked chicken: Ran out of your dog's regular food? Whether boiled, baked, served rotisserie-style or grilled, this food is a healthy substitute
  • Scrambled eggs, hamburger, rice, pasta and/or oatmeal can serve as meal replacements in a pinch.
  • Bananas
  • Apple slices: Lauten recommends serving your pup seedless, organic apple slices NO SEEDS, Applesauce is also fine
  • Baby Food - no sugars added
  • Apricots - NO PITS
  • Baby carrots: Fresh, crunchy vegetables are good for your dog's teeth.
  • Broccoli 
  • Cauliflower (raw)
  • Celery
  • Green beans, cucumber, zucchini
  • Yams / Sweet potatoes
  • Brown Rice
  • Organic Baby Food (w/no garlic or onion)
  • Cook potatoes (but avoid too much because of sugar)
  • Cooked Pasta
  • Steamed asparagus, green beans, fresh peas, spinach, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, sweet potato, acorn squash
  • Cooked salmon 
  • Yogurt is a good source of calcium and protein. You want one with live active bacteria and no sugars or sweeteners.
  • Cooked Oatmeal 
  • Ground Flax Seed
  • Pineapple has sugar but also has calcium and potassium. Great summer treat.
  • Peas are a good source of B vitamin Thiamin, phosphorous and potassium.
  • Cheerios
  • Cottage Cheese 
  • String Cheese 
  • Nectarines - no pits
  • Tomatoes - no greens or stems
  • Tuna and the juice from canned tuna

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