Did You Know: 10 Human Foods Your Dog Can Eat Too

We often stress the dangers of giving pets, especially dogs and cats, foods that we eat from the table. It is true there are many foods that we eat that are not susceptible to our pets diet, and should be eliminated altogether for health and safety reasons. However, in a new article featured on Yahoo! from Woman’s Day contributing writer, Brianna Steinhilber, there are 10 foods that dogs can eat and stay safe. They are: 

• Spinach Omelet– Eggs are a great source of protein for our pets, and the spinach provides fiber that helps regulates a healthy weight, as well as offering loads of Vitamin A & K; these help with metabolism and keep coat shiny. Stick to one egg, though. 

• Yogurt & Banana Parfait– Yogurt provides protein and calcium, and bananas provide electrolytes, potassium and fiber. These nutrients provide muscle strength and monitor fluid balance.

• Boiled Chicken & Brown Rice– This helps with an upset stomach that your dog may be having, but start with a .5 oz serving, since not all dogs’ stomachs can handle larger portions. This combo is known to be fiber-rich and easily digestable.

• Salmon & Green Beans– Salmon has omega 3’s and fish oil; an excellent source of what your dog needs and requires. Ensure the salmon is cooked well to eliminate any harmful bacteria, and feed only a .1 oz portion. Green beans are an added benefit to help your dog lose weight as they are rich in fiber.

• Apples & Peanut Butter– Apples contain pectin, which helps with digestion, but your dog only needs to ingest a few slices. Any more than that can result in an upset tummy, because of the high content in sugar. 1 to 2 tsp of peanut butter provides your dog with healthy fats, proteins and vitamins, and choose an all-natural variety.

• Steak and Mashed Sweet Potatoes– Lean red meat is a great source of amino acids, and vitamin B, but bake or broil 1 oz of the leanest cuts and trim any visible fat. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, Vitamin C and beta carotene, which are good for the eyes.

• Pasta with Peas & Carrots– Plain boiled pasta is easily digestable, and purchase frozen peas and carrots instead of canned. Peas & carrots offer tons of Vitamin A and B Vitamin. You can also choose gluten-free pasta which is even more healthier for your pet, eliminating any allergies that may trigger in your pet.

• Fruit Salad– Known for its great energizing entities on hot summer days, it also contains lots of Vitamin C and fiber. Choose melons and berries for your pet’s fruit salad, but avoid grapes, because they can cause kidney failure. Cottage cheese is a great addition for your pet also, since it contains ample amounts of protein.

• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies– Peanut butter is easily digestable with great amounts of protein and other nutritious vitamins. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which regulates digestion.

• Unsalted, Butter-Free Popcorn– Plain, air-popped popcorn provides bone-building with minerals consisting of phosphorous, magnesium and calcium. Do not put salt or add butter, which leads to upset stomach, and pick out any unpopped kernels, because they can cause choking.

These are interesting alternatives that we can safely administer and feed to our pet; even medial vet doctors have encouraged several of these foods. What do you think about these foods? Would you feed your dog these foods?

Article Source: http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/10-surprising-human-foods-dogs-eat-182700660.html