12/18/2018
Holiday Human Foods Dogs Can Have
Although dogs canโt have onions and the other items mentioned above, there are plenty of holiday foods they can eat.
Turkey: Yes, dogs can eat turkey. They can have chicken, too. Give your dog white meat, free of any salt or other seasonings. Donโt give them the skin or bones, though. The bones may sound like a safe and fun treat, but they can do real damage.
Green Beans: If you think green beans will make a good dog treat, youโre right. You can feed Spot raw, steamed or canned green beans. Just make sure theyโre plain and free of any oil, spices or seasonings, such as salt. Other green vegetables like broccoli and spinach are also safe for dogs, but may cause gas.
Carrots: Not only can dogs eat carrots, but most also love the crunch and the flavor. Although dogs can eat raw carrots, you can also try giving your dog cooked varieties. The green tops are also edible.
Cranberries: There are several fruits and berries your dog can eat throughout the year. Cranberries are popular in holiday dishes and you can share them with your dog. He may not like the tart flavor, though. Keep sugary cranberry sauces, relishes and similar dishes out of reach.
White Potatoes: Yes, dogs can eat mashed potatoes, but they canโt have the salt, pepper, garlic, milk, butter and other ingredients added to them. The skin isnโt good for them either, so peel the potatoes before cooking and mashing if you plan to feed some to your dog.
Sweet Potatoes: Dogs can also eat cooked and mashed sweet potatoes, but the same advice stands. Keep them plainโmake sure he doesnโt get his paws on the yams covered in marshmallows and sugar.
Pumpkin: Pumpkin is a tasty, healthy treat for dogs and many love the flavor. When feeding your dog canned pumpkin, read the label carefully. You want to avoid giving him canned pumpkin pie mix, which contains sugar and spices he canโt have.
Treat in Moderation
Although dogs can eat the above human foods, remember treats of any kind (people food or regular dog treats) should only make up 10 percent of their daily caloric intake. The other 90 percent should come from a complete and balanced dog food.
Donโt overwhelm your dog with a bunch of new foods, either. Even though foods like turkey and carrots are safe, too many new things at once could result in