Healthy & Poisonous Foods For your Pet
Giving your pet a bite from your food or enriching their meal with other foods is a good way to help ensure they live a long and healthy life. However, it's important to know which foods are nutritious and healthy for your pet and which can be dangerous.
Here are some healthy options and some foods you should avoid:
Healthy foods for dogs:
- Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork (without bones, skin or excess fat)
- Eggs (cooked or raw, in moderation)
- Apples (without seeds and core)
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Watermelon (without seeds)
- Strawberries
- Carrots
- Green Beans
- Sweet Potato (cooked, without seasoning)
- Cucumbers
- Plain cooked rice
- Quinoa
Poisonous foods for dogs:
- Onions & Garlic
- Chocolate
- Grapes & Raisins
- Avocado
- Macadamia Nuts
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Raw Fish & Meat
- Yeast Dough
- Xylitol (found in many sugar-free products, i.e. processed peanut butter)
Healthy foods for cats:
- Chicken & Turkey (cooked, without bones)
- Salmon & Tuna (cooked, in moderation)
- Blueberries
- Apples (without seeds and core)
- Cantaloupe (Melon)
- Carrots
- Peas
- Spinach
- Pumpkin
- Cooked Eggs
- Plain Yogurt
Poisonous foods for cats:
- Onions & Garlic
- Chocolate
- Grapes & Raisins
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Raw Fish & Meat
- Yeast Dough
- Xylitol (found in many sugar-free products, i.e. processed peanut butter)
So next time you give your pet some of your food, make sure it's not harming them in any way!
Also keep in mind, moderation is key, especially when introducing new foods to your pet, make sure you do it gradually as to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Finally, consult with your veterinarian before making significant changes to your pet's diet or if you're unsure about the safety of a particular food.