Should i feed my dog table scraps? Is it healthy? Will it cause begging?

Answer 1

never feed your dog table scraps! If you have already done it once though, it is probably too late to stop. If the dog sees that its going to get yummy people food when you are eating it is going to want it everytime you eat and may eventually stop eating its own dog food because it knows it will get better food the next time you eat. It is also unhealthy. Dog food is made to give your dog all the nutrients it needs.

Answer 2

Table scraps are not good for your dog. Most people believe that human food is OK for dogs but indeed it is not. Yes this will encourage begging and it teaches your dog that he will get food when ever you are eating. This can be quite embarrassing when you have guest over. Feed your dog once a day with a well balanced dog food such as Purina or one of the other major brands. Most have pacific food that is designed for your dogs age and weight group. This will help him or her to grow up healthy and strong. Remember you are what you eat this goes for your dog to.

Answer 3

Feeding table scraps can lead to serious intestinal problems in dogs. As if the vomiting, diarrhea, and general discomfort of the dog isn't bad enough, those cases often require days of hospitalization before the dog can hold down food again. And that gets expensive fast.

Answer 4

If u feed your dogs table scraps a lot your dog will become used to human food and wont eat its dog food. Then anytime u eat your dog will beg u for food. Its not bad for your dog as long as u don't give it table scraps too often. But NEVER give your dog chicken bones. It is real easy for them to choke on chicken bones.

Answer 5

yea all my dogs have been givin scraps from puppies to full grown dogs and all of them have been and are very healthy i like to try and make their lives happy and exciting how would you like eating the same food everyday and i know chocolate is no good for them but dont fret my freinds dog snuck a whole block off his kitchen bench and did not have any problems.put the scraps mixed with tin food in their bowl and outside after your dinner(dogs are meant to be outside)save money and have a happy dog that wont beg( you are the trainer)

Answer 6

Table scraps can be used as a treat but not at the table.
Avoid giving your dog the things you don't want to east like turkey and chicken skin and pieces of fat.


Your dog needs a good lamb & rice dog food,

Answer 7

It is never OK to feed your dog table scraps.Not only is it not healthy for them but once they get the taste for Human food,they will not want to eat their dog food which is better for them.Like most animals they too can get the same disease like us Humans and table scraps is the worst thing you could give your dog especially chocolate. Sincerely,L.P.

Answer 8

table scraps do not contain all the vitamins and minerals dog need to grow heathy and strong. A good dog food should only be fed.

Answer 9

I don't see anything wrong with a little treat once in awhile just as long as you don't make it a habit. Don't feed him off your plate, wait till you are completely finished, then take him to his bowl and give him the scraps there. That will teach him that the plates in the house belong to you and he can't help himself to your food.

Answer 10

everybody tells me you should not feed them table scraps for 1 it does let them know it is ok to beg unless you dont encourage the behavoir while your eating give the food to them in their dishes AFTER your done eating for2 everyone tells me its not healthy but i say if i can eat it so can my dog