What can dogs eat?

If you’re a dog owner like us, then surely you’ve come across this situation: some food item falls on the floor and you think to yourself:

“Hmm, it would be a shame to just throw it away… could I give it to my dog instead?”

Or maybe your dog simply guilt trips you every night by staring at you with those big puppy-eyes, begging for your food.

The topic of dogs and their food is long and complex, but we’re going to give you a simple life-hack to help you make the decision of what to give to your dog.

Omnivorous scavengers in the wild

In the wild, dogs eat what they find.

They eat everything ranging from plants to meat.

Dogs can eat things like: cheese, wieners, rice, fish, popcorn, rice and some other things.

The list of possible foods in the world would take days to look up, so we’ll stop here.

Not the same as in the wild

Now even though dogs in the wild eat anything they find - they also have a very short life expectancy.

It is calculated that dogs in the wild on average, only live to 2 years old. They often pass away due to health problems at a very young age.

But with humans, dogs live at least 5x longer, which really shows the amazing power that we have.

By choosing the right foods, we can give our dogs a very long and happy life.

Foods that are definitely poisonous to dogs are: chocolate, spices, avocado, grapes, a few nuts and some other things. Again, the list of poisonous food items go on and on, so just keep in mind to look it up, before giving some of your own food to your pup.

But even “normal” things from our food plate can be damaging to dogs, if consumed in large amounts.

Keep it simple

Here is a guaranteed method of keeping your dog safe, when it comes to food:

If you don’t know, then it’s a no.

So, whenever you have the question of “Should I give it to my dog?”, then just say no and throw the food away.

By avoiding human food all together, then not only are you guaranteeing a long and healthy life for your dog, but you’re also making sure that you won’t have to spend a lot of money at the vet, because of some random food related health problem.

So focus your energy on finding the most delicious dog food you can find. They are specifically made for dogs - they are safe to consume and they take care of all of your dog’s nutritional needs.

And if you ever feel like you don’t treat your dog enough - go to amazon and buy the most luxurious treats you can find. Your dog will love these even more!

For more information about food and dog training tips in general, check out our app - Pocket Puppy School. It’s great, it’s free and a lot of people like it!

There’s a lot to talk about relating to dog food, but we’re trying to make it as simple and as accessible as possible!