What nutrition do dogs need?

 What nutrition do dogs need? 

Dogs are carnivorous, meaning the primary component of their diet should be meat. But they aren’t obligate carnivores—or only meat-eating. In the wild, dogs survive mainly off of prey animals and some seasonal vegetables. Wild dogs will also occasionally eat fruits. When you’re deciding on your dog’s diet, it should primarily revolve around these food items.



Most dogs need some moderately-fermentable fibers in their diets. Foods that are high in fiber are not good for dogs with high energy requirements, and dogs who are young and growing.

  • Corn
  • Quinoa
  • Oatmeal
  • Rice
  • Bread—small amounts of plain bread are ok on occasion

OTHER FOODS

These other foods are safe to give your pup in moderation as a treat.

  • Peanut butter—be sure the brand you select does not contain xylitol or added sugar
  • Coconut
  • Honey
  • Popcorn
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    What human foods are unsafe for dogs

  • The following foods are not only unhealthy for our pets, but many of them can also be toxic

    • Chocolate
    • Grapes and raisins
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Avocados
    • Lemons & limes
    • Coffee & tea—dogs should not consume food or beverages with caffeine
    • Foods & chewing gum containing Xylitol
    • Macadamia nuts
    • Yeast dough
    • Foods high sodium—including bacon
    • Cinnamon—is not actually toxic to dogs but can irritate the inside of their mouths

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