Dogs can eat that
The List of foods that you can confidently add to your dog's diet is comparatively large. Some things aren't harmful, but they don't help the animal much either. However, other foods can also have considerable nutritional value and are then also suitable for regular supplementation to dog food.
Always pay attention to the quantity
Attention: If your pet gets dog food, other foods should Exception to the rule be! Otherwise, there is not only a risk of obesity, but sometimes also an excess of nutrients, which could harm the four-legged friend in the long term.
Fruit for dogs
There are very many types of fruit, which are suitable for dogs in moderation and not only contain lots of vitamins but also fiber. These include, for example:
Other varieties are conditionally feedable. This is particularly the case
- Stone fruits such as apricots, cherries, mangoes, plums or nectarines, which can only be served with the pits removed
- Berries such as currants, which are very acidic and irritate the digestive tract of some sensitive four-legged friends
- Citrus fruits such as oranges or lemons, which should only be fed when they are very ripe.
Danger: Fruit has a rather high fructose content, which is why you should feed it carefully. Fallen fruit can be fermented and contain toxic alcohol. You can also find out more about “fruit and dogs” in this article.
Suitable for dogs Vegetables
Many are suitable due to their almost non-existent sugar and high nutrient content Types of vegetables Excellent as a low-calorie snack between meals. Some dogs love it so much that they call it a Treat accept.
Examples of suitable vegetables include
You can also read more information here.
Grain
Grain contains many quickly available carbohydrates, is a component of many types of dog food and is generally harmless, so if the animal likes it, prepared grain dishes can also be given.
However, you should pay close attention to how your four-legged friend reacts: At intolerances, Many four-legged friends have a particular objection to gluten-containing varieties such as wheat or barley, so it is advisable to avoid foods containing grains.
However, many dog owners have very good experiences with oatmeal and rice.
Milkproducts
In general you should dairy products Be very careful: dogs lack the enzymes to digest lactose, so they have one from birth Lactose intolerance.
However, (lactose-free) dairy products are a good component of many light food diets. Can be given in smaller quantities, for example:
- (Cottage) cheese with very little salt
- Quark and
- Yogurt.
Nuts
Nnuts can be a good addition to the menu. But it also has to be the right amount – they contain a lot of fat in percentage terms – and, above all, the right type. Suitable for almost all dogs are:
- Cashews
- Peanuts (Caution: First try in very small quantities to rule out allergies)
- hazelnuts
- Sweet almonds
- pistachios and
- Walnuts.
You should be on the safe side when feeding only fresh specimens give. Otherwise there is a risk of fungal infestation and the dog will quickly become sick.
Eggsdine
Even cooked ones Egg dishes Can be consumed by dogs in moderation; they contain, among other things, many high-quality proteins, essential amino acids and valuable fats.
Raw & cooked Meat
Dogs are of course also carnivores, which is why you see them from time to time raw meat can give. Muscle meat and offal from almost all animals are suitable for this, but raw pork should definitely not be on the menu as it can cause the life-threatening Aujeszky's disease.
Heated There are actually hardly any limits as long as the dog does not suffer from any intolerance. However, if your four-legged friend receives dry food, one should time interval between regular meal and meat snack consist of: The dosage forms have different digestion times, and if administered at the same time there could be a risk of diarrhea.
Bone to pass the time
Of course dogs love too Bone: Not only are they a great way to pass the time, but they also contain a lot of calcium.
However, they are suitable for consumption only raw specimens. Boiled or cooked bones can splinter and are extremely dangerous for your four-legged friends.
Instead is in the feed laws and regulations regulates quite precisely what can and cannot be contained in pet food. Meat is actually anything that has been removed from the bones of the slaughtered animals; the term “muscle meat” is often used to differentiate this.
This also includes parts that you wouldn't initially classify in this category. In terms of feed law, the tongue and throat, for example, are also muscle meat. Other animal ingredients, however, are classified as “by-products”, including some that can definitely help the dog and are even desirable or necessary for a balanced diet.