Weighing in on Table Scraps
Most people don’t believe in feeding their dogs table scraps, but if I have left over fish skin (non seasoned) or roasted veggies then I do put these into the dog’s bowl. Is that terrible?
Shelley
Shelley,
Table food can be a great way to add variety to a dog’s diet, contrary to what we were all taught.
It is important to remember that there are certain foods which are not appropriate for dogs, i.e. chocolate, macadamia nuts, most seasonings, etc. Be sure that you don’t feed from the table and instead, put them in the dogs bowl and serve them on the floor where your dog normally eats his/her meals.
If you are old enough to remember, until about 40 – 50 years ago, there were no commercial dog’s foods. The dogs ate the scraps of what we didn’t eat at a particular meal, or two. Just make sure you are giving your dog healthy choices, no fried foods, potato chips, etc.
Tina
Tina McCain
Master Dog Trainer/Behaviorist
MerryMac Dog Training & Nutrition Center
Phone (770) 579-3865
Fax (770) 579-4470
http://www.merrymacdogtraining.com
