The way to a dog’s heart is through its stomach – this well-known saying could be taken as an invitation to owners to share their own food with their pets.
But even if it looks like a loving gesture, if you give your dog the leftovers from your plate, your four-legged friend could actually become seriously ill.
The dangers posed by human food depend on various factors – how toxic the food is, how much of it the dog eats and how healthy it is. It is important that, as a responsible dog owner, you never offer your dog vegetables, fruit, meat, drinks or similar without first considering the possible risks.
Below are some foods that could be harmful to your dog. We also briefly describe the problems that can be caused by incorrect feeding. Please note that these are only examples and not a complete list.