We have all been found guilty as charged. Your dog finds his sweet spot under the table, where he knows he can get to you, wiggles his tail and spikes up his ears. This is all foreplay for you to drop a crumb off the dinner table, and guess what? We always fall for it with the notion that a bite to eat is not going to hurt anyone.
I guess one would have to enforce some tough love and self control to enforce the idea that food in the dinner table is not off limits to your dog. As human beings we have certain nutritional needs, but these needs do not necessarily match those of your pet. We include many supplements and other stuff into our diet which can actually make your dog sick.
Just as people have eating disorders that can lead to obesity, so can dogs fall into this pattern if they are fed with “whatever” any time they want. He would start off by putting on only a few pounds at first, but as the trend continues that could turn into a health risk for your dog, which would require serious medical attention in order to regain control.
When Fido runs around the house willing and able to eat just about anything he can grab, we are tempted to believe we have found the ultimate cleaning solution for the left over’s in our home. But this is certainly the wrong way to go on the road for a healthy diet for your dog. Some foods that can easily be found on the floor, like grapes for example, which have small seeds that dogs are not aware of when they eat them can cause serious harm, even death. Similar products like popcorn and chicken bones have similar consequences. Chocolate, on the other hand can dramatically influence your dog’s weight because of the amount of calories it contains.
The influence of what you feed your dog will show when you least expect. A walk in the park, where Fido is taken to relieve himself can turn out to be a messy, smelly and undesirable experience. The only way in which this situation can be avoided is through the careful planning and observation of what your dog eats. Many pet owners only enter this caring mode with a sick dog. You are best advised not to wait until your dog is sick to the stomach to plan on taking some resolve. Again, careful planning and a good diet can all be spoiled by dinner scraps.
There may be times when a healthy snack may be alright for your dog, but it is better to consult your veterinarian about your choices. Nowadays, it is easy to find bags of snacks in the supermarket made especially for dogs. Other choices, like vegetables can also be an alternative route. Thus, next time you are tempted to scrap off whatever is in the table into your dog’s mouth, think again. Are you doing what is best for man’s best friend?
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