What are good and bad foods for a pet dog that is raised with love?

These days, we often hear the saying about pets: "Born with the heart, raised with the wallet." The presence of dogs and cats has become as important as family, or perhaps even more important. Do you have a dog or a cat as a pet? Let's focus on the hearts of owners who want to give their pets anything that is not harmful and beneficial.

What are some good foods that dogs can eat along with their owners? I will now introduce the top 3 choices.

As a general rule, it is best not to feed dogs human food. However, if there are foods that are known for their efficacy and benefits to dogs, there is no reason not to feed them.

The most well-known food is "dried pollack." It is commonly given as a snack. In our home, we soak dried pollack in water and mix it with dog food. Dried pollack contains high protein and abundant amino acids, which are excellent for energy recovery. Just like people often seek dried pollack soup for hangover remedies after drinking, it is recommended to give dogs dried pollack as a snack or mixed with dog food when they are tired, sick, or in need of fatigue relief. However, there is something to be cautious about. Regular dried pollack for human consumption contains salt as it is a seafood product, and if dogs consume it, it can cause stomachache or gastric spasms. Special dried pollack made for pets has the salt removed, making it safe for dogs, but for regular dried pollack, you must remove the salt by boiling it in water for about 5 minutes.

The second food that can be eaten with dogs is "sweet potato." There is a funny episode where some dogs have gained weight from eating too many sweet potatoes and had to be put on a diet by a veterinarian. Sweet potatoes are a representative winter snack that dogs enjoy. Do you know the importance of dietary fiber? Just like humans, when dogs are constipated or have difficulty with bowel movements, eating sweet potatoes can provide relief and help improve bowel movements. Sweet potatoes, rich in dietary fiber, can help improve dog's constipation and promote active bowel movements, providing great support for digestion. Additionally, the ingredients in sweet potatoes belonging to the category of carbohydrates are known to help prevent aging and relieve fatigue. However, too much of a good thing can be harmful. Excessive consumption can lead to obesity, the leading cause of obesity in dogs during the winter, and can cause gas in the intestines. It is recommended to give sweet potatoes in small quantities, paying attention to these points.

Next, I would recommend a snack that our dog at home also loves, "pumpkin." Pumpkin is also rich in dietary fiber and contains a component called beta-carotene, famous for its antioxidant properties, which can help with anti-cancer effects. Pumpkin is also recommended as a post-surgery food for dogs, just like humans consume pumpkin juice or pumpkin-related foods to reduce swelling after plastic surgery or other surgeries. There is one thing to note about pumpkin. It can get stuck in the throat, so you must always remove the seeds. Pumpkin can be easily prepared by drying it first, and then steaming or boiling it. Pumpkin is delicious, low in calories, and known to improve eye health and boost immunity. How about giving some pumpkin as a treat to our beloved pet today?

I have recommended the top 3 healthy foods that can be eaten with humans and enjoyed by our dog at home. Now, let's take a look at the foods that should be avoided as they can be harmful to their bodies!

How about your dogs? Our dog is usually very well-behaved, but when food is brought out, its behavior completely changes. It becomes very eager to eat and puts in all its effort to get a bite, which makes me feel sorry, and that's why we end up giving it human food. It is important to be cautious and make sure that the food that is safe for humans is also safe for our furry companions.

The first food that is fatally toxic to dogs is grapes. All types of grapes, including raisins, can be fatal to dogs. They can cause immediate vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, kidney failure. This includes regular grapes, green grapes, dried grapes, and foods such as jam, sauce, and snacks that contain grapes.

The exact reason is still unknown, but grapes can put a sudden strain on the kidneys and cause acute kidney injury. If the kidneys are damaged, urine may not be produced, leading to seizures or convulsions, and in severe cases, it can result in the death of the dog.

Secondly, it's chocolate. As people who raise dogs would know, chocolate is a food that is harmful to dogs. One of the substances contained in chocolate is theobromine and theophylline, stimulants that can interfere with a dog's metabolism and cause significant damage to the nervous tissue and heart, leading to severe symptoms. Did you know that dogs can also get cancer, just like humans? Chocolate contains high levels of sugar, milk, and fat, and the harmful ingredients can cause pancreatitis and, in severe cases, cancer in dogs.

Lastly, milk. You may think that milk is not fatal to dogs as it is a food that is consumed from infancy. Unlike humans, dogs lack the enzyme lactase, which can break down milk. If dogs consume milk, they lack the ability to digest it, which can cause inflammation in the digestive system, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and food allergies. Nowadays, lactose-free milk specially made for pets, without lactose, is available for dogs.

I have shared the top 3 foods that are good for dogs to eat with humans and the most harmful foods that should never be given to dogs. I hope that being aware and cautious will allow you to enjoy a long and happy time with your furry companion!