20 January 2015
It’s hard to resist those big and round puppy eyes or your kitty’s cocking head when they’re looking up at you while cooking your meal. We’ve all been tempted to share a piece of what we’re eating with our four-legged friends and most of us are won over by the temptation. The question is what foods that we humans eat, are safe to give to our pet?
Table scraps are not a good option for your pet. Most of our food has salt and other ingredients that is hard on your pet’s digestive system and could cause health issues in the long run. You should opt for a healthy treat which consist no more of 10% of the pets’ daily meal portion. So next time you feel the need to feed your pet a piece of that human food you’re having, here’s a list of safe foods you can treat your pet to, in small quantities of course! Make sure you slice the food into small pieces and remove any seeds or pits.
If you’re looking for a dog or cat diet that incorporates many of the listed ingredients above, have a closer look at Nutrience pet food for dogs and cats. Our formulas contain no corn, wheat or soy, and we’ve even got a line that has said goodbye to grains altogether – Nutrience Grain Free for Dogs and Nutrience Grain Free for Cats.
Here’s list of foods your pet should stay away from:
There’s nothing to say you can’t share some of your own foods with your pet. It’s all a matter of making good choices, to ensure his daily diet is balanced, safe, fun – and lets you treat him to the odd bite off your plate.