Saturday, July 31, 2010

If you only feed your dog ';table scraps'; will he get ill?

yeah but it depends on WHAT he eats...dont be lazy and just get him some dog foodIf you only feed your dog ';table scraps'; will he get ill?
NO! you might just give him dog food in case let me tell u things that dogs should not eat


Fish


chocolate


small chicken bonesIf you only feed your dog ';table scraps'; will he get ill?
Yes, feed a good quality dog food so the dog can get the right nutrients and vitamins that he needs.
Probably. It may not get throw up sick but table scraps aren't going to contain the proper nutrition a dog needs to stay healthy. It's best to feed dog food.
I am not sure depends on how balanced a diet it is hehehe.
Dogs are not supposed to have table scraps, especially female dogs. They can develop pancreatitis later in life.
There are of foods for humans that are unsafe for dogs. There are too many to list. Try typing ';Human Dog Foods To Avoid';, in your search bar, and it should have a list of them. Also, if you start feeding your dog, table scraps, it will start refusing to eat it's own food, and you'll have a really hard time, getting him to eat his own food again. Human food also does not have the right nutrients, that your dog needs to stay healthy, so I would suggest, staying clear of human food and sticking to a nutritious dog food. Your vet can recommend the right one for your dog.
My dog only eats table scraps. He's nine years old and very healthy!
no but he will still be hungry and he will most likely run away to look for more food.
Yep, proper dog food has the correct nutrients and goodness that dogs need. Giving them scraps all the time mean that they don't get a good balance. Scraps are good for treats but not full time. Buy your doggie some Pal or whatever and get him healthy
Depends on what the table scraps are and the quantities involved, but not necessarily. Since time immemorial dogs were fed on the family leftovers and what they could scavenge; proper dog food is a relatively recent phenomenon and I don't think it's a coincidence that by and large dogs these days are much less healthy than those even just 30 years ago. Cr@p like Iams is arguably a much worse bet than a balanced human diet...
What exactly are these ';table scraps'; ? Dogs should be eating dog food, to make sure they get all their required nutrients. Sure, I let my dog indulge on the occasional bit of toast, or bit of chicken sometimes, but a dog's main source of food should be dog food. Table scraps are not going to be digested properly, also dogs can gain weight very easily and rapid, I do not recommend you feed your dog table scraps.
Heart worms, all kinds of different worms, a bad heart, a heart attack, seizures, and often times, death are the most common effects of a table scrap diet.





My dog gets table scraps just about every nite, and when I clean out my fridge, which is about once every 3 weeks, he has a nice big healthy meal of bad food humans can't eat, but dogs can. But I only give him about half a dish full of food. The rest of the food I throw out.





Table scraps are good for a dog, sometimes. If their diet is nothing but, they can get serious ill. But feeding the mtable scraps after you eat, and just a little bit is just fine. As long as it isn't food that has things that are real spicy(seasoned and hot), or foods that aren't full of grease or cholesterol fat.





And chocolate isn't healthy for a dog either. A bite here and there is ok, but not a whole hershey bar every few days. Any type of bird bones, chicken, turkey, duck, or whatever else, are dangerous to the dog. They splinter easy and can cut your dogs wind pipe, causing serious problems. Steak bones, and roast bones are healthy for them. They can still splinter, but it's alot harder for them to, and it can keep your dogs teeth healthy, and sometimes keeps the bad breath at bay.
No but he'll get fat !!
I don't feed my dogs table scraps because dogs tummies handle food differently than ours and don't digest some things the same. There can be too much of a good thing...I know it's not good to give dogs a lot of deli meat as it can be bad for the liver. I know it's hard to say no when they are begging, but I think it's best to think of what is best for your dog. Good luck! ;)
I hope that's a joke because that's irresponsible and just plain dumb!





What are you thinking?





What makes you think that dogs need the same nutrients as humans?





Chances are that, yes, he will have an upset stomach and irregular bowel movements.





People like you should not be allowed to have animals or children.





HOWEVER - there's a small chance that it's okay IF you are feeding it only meat, with no bones or seasonings and grains that have no yeast in them, small portions of certain fruits and vegetables... these are the only things that would be remotely healthy for your dog...





Ask any vet.
Yes they can get very ill. Table scraps do not give the right nutrition that dogs need to thrive. There are also many food that shouldnt be fed to dogs that can harm them. This could also cause liver and kindney diseases and make your dog over wieght and very unhealthy. Dog food is made to balance out your dogs diet so they are getting everything that they need to thrive.
Possibly. But I'll tell you one thing: if you try to feed him dog food, he's not gonna wanna eat it! But instead, he's gonna want human food. He's going to get obese, and it'll be very hard for him to walk.
Dogs actually last longer if you don't give them table scraps, but give them dog food instead. They also get very fat when they eat table scraps. We let my dog stay at my grandfather's house for a week while we were on vacation, and all he got was table scraps there and when we came back he was OBVIOUSLY fatter, and had gained three to four pounds, which is a lot for a little shih ztu.
years ago that was the way my family use to feed our dog and he lived a long time. but l think dog food would give more of the things it need to be healthier. alittle table food is ok. and l was told that a egg [cook] was good for their coats. well cooked meats never raw.my chihuahua is 17 years old and she was fed this way. and she loves veggie soup. but she does not get all the seasoning. and never over feed it on table food. some table food may cause gas so watch out for that. and just make sure it is fed on dog food the most
A dog needs to get proper nutrition from dog food...did you ever see a stray that looked completely healthy? How would you fare on only table scraps.
YES. It will barf more than you will ever see or have in your entire life. Believe me, I know. I gave my dog just 2 scraps, and it almost had to go to the dog hospital. If you are trying to save money instead of buying the regular dog food, just try and save your coupons!!! Good luck!
Well it depends on lots of things...what are the ';table scraps'; and is that the ONLY thing he eats? then yes, there is a very big chance he will be sick or ill.
no
No iv had my dog for 12 years and fed her


';table scraps';all along and shes stil living and healthy.
no chocolate and totally NO chicken bones... and well i think it might be safer to have the dog eat dog food....
nope
table food is not good for your dog. he may not get ill, but he will not live as long. it will affect his skin and coat as well, and will do a number on his stomach.


although i have groomed a number of dogs who have lived their lives eating whatever there people eat, they are all overweight and have crappy skin and coat.


so it wont kill your dog, but i suggest you stick with a good high quality dog food
The best balanced diet for the Dog is from the pet store. The dog will survive on the human food for a while, but may well get fat and sick in time. Get the Dog some dry dog food.
I once heard that the dog holding the record of living the longest, lived on table scraps.
possibly

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