It is often very tempting to give your dog some leftovers to please him without thinking too much about whether it is good for his health or not. However, this is not very recommended.

Today, dogs are increasingly prone to obesity. Why? Simply because dog food is too rich and unbalanced and because they do not get enough exercise. But the most important source of fat comes from the "extras" and leftovers from the meals they are sometimes given.

Why you shouldn't give your dog leftovers?

1: The first reason is a medical reason: table scraps are often composed of foods that are poorly digested by the dog, which can cause diarrhea but also more serious digestive problems, especially if your dog is young, old or in poor health.

You should always avoid giving fruit, small bones that could perforate the stomach, ice, dairy products and spicy foods. Table scraps are not balanced: one day there will be a lot of protein, the next day more sugars... The composition will therefore not fully meet your dog's needs and he may suffer from certain deficiencies.

2: The second reason is a question of education. The dog must respect your meal. In nature, in a pack of dogs, the dominants eat first and the dominated ones go after if there is still something to eat. But if a dominated one wanted to eat before the others, the dominant ones would make him understand, not always kindly, that he is not welcome.

So you have to respect the same rules at home, because your family is also a pack! A dog that demands at the table is a dog that knows full well that it will get what it wants. Make sure it stays away when you are at the table. It must not see you pour the remains of a plate into its bowl or, worse, finish your plate!

Can a dog eat the same thing every day for its entire life?

Dogs tolerate the same diet perfectly well throughout their lives. Specific branded foods (ideally dog ​​kibble) are available in supermarkets and at your veterinarian. These are perfectly adapted to your pet's nutritional needs. They are simply different depending on the age of your dog: puppy kibble, adult dog kibble, senior dog kibble.

Can we still give our dog some leftovers/treats?

In any case, it is better not to give him anything in addition to his daily diet, whether it is treats or table scraps. He does not have the same needs as you, and what seems good to you can be very bad for his health: this is particularly the case with chocolate which, at a certain dose, is fatal for the dog.

Source: Wamiz