Best & Worst Food for Dogs

8 healthiest foods for dogs

1. Cheese

Dogs love cheese! It tastes great but it is also full of protein and calcium. Cheddar and mozzarella are usually good choices.

2. Plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a great way to improve your dog’s digestive health as it is full of calcium, protein, and digestive cultures.

3. Blueberries 

Full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, blueberries are perfect training treats for your dog.

4. Chicken 

Plain chicken is full of protein and tastes great! It makes for a great treat or part of their dinner.

5. Sweet potato 

Loaded with fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin B, these are great additions to your dog’s diet.

6. Apple slices

Apples are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also full of fiber which can benefit your dog’s digestive system. Make you remove the stalk and the pip when feeding it to your furry friend.

7. Eggs 

Just one egg provides nearly all of the essential vitamins and minerals and, it is also packed full of protein. Feed one to your dog to give it a great protein boost.

8. Oatmeal 

Plain oatmeal is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and vitamins for your dog. Remember to cook the oatmeal first to avoid the swelling of the oats inside your dog’s stomach.

8 worst foods for dogs

1. Onions 

Onions are toxic to dogs, causing red blood cell damage and gastrointestinal irritation. 

2. Chocolate 

Although yummy for us, chocolate is toxic for dogs due to its high levels of Theobromine.

3. Macadamia nuts

The nut contains a toxin that can affect your dog’s muscles and nervous system, causing weakness, swollen limbs, and breathlessness.

4. Avocado

Avocados contain the substance Persin which is poisonous for dogs, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.

5. Artificial sweetener

Sweeteners such as Xylitol cause insulin release inside our bodies. While our bodies can cope with this insulin spike, dogs cannot. Sweeteners can lead to dogs being hypoglycaemic leading to liver failure.

6. Grapes and raisins 

Grapes and raisins contain an active ingredient that is toxic to your dog. Both fruits can cause severe liver damage and kidney failure even in small quantities.

7. Cooked bones 

Chicken bones can often be brittle, making them easier to splinter inside your dog. This can cause constipation and even internal bleeding in your dog.

8. Alcohol 

Even in small doses, alcohol is dangerous to dogs. It can cause intoxication, sickness, diarrhea, and even nerve damage.