pretty much anything but chocolate, and avocado. Most vegetables they can have, a few fruits but not many. All meats, just try not to give them too much sodium(salt) or carb based foods such as breads and rices. Other than that, it depends on the breed of the dog, so check with your vet before feeding anything questionable.
2007-03-18 11:13:32
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answered by charmedwitch94 3
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While growing up, our food scraps went in a bowl and then thrown outside for compost. Our dogs were fed dog food, but at the same time, they would get into the scraps. I am sure at times there was some stuff that wouldn't agree with them, but it never hurt them. Moderation is important, but dogs have been eating raw meat, dead stuff, etc., they are stronger than what some people believe. Besides, what is dog food made of?!
2007-03-18 11:22:49
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answered by Aphrodite C 1
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Poultry is the best and the easiest to digest. I would suggest cooked chicken and cooked rice all mushed up with some peas or carrots. Don't mix the poultry together it makes it more difficult to digest. If you don't get special vitamins a dog should not eat only this. I would definatly recommend looking at www.canidae.com for an all natural dog food that provides the nutrients dogs need. NO COMMERCIAL PET FOOD pleaswe don't hurt your animal get educated about his/her health.
2007-03-18 11:16:51
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answered by Peaceful 2
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Dogs really should not have human foods. They contain too much salt and sugar. Plus you will end up with a picky eater or a dog that begs all the time. It just isn't worth it. Many humhan foods will cause digestive upset as well and who wants to clean up a big pile of that?
2007-03-18 11:19:51
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answered by 2Jaded 3
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Most human foods your dog can have. But chocolate is very bad and could be deadly in any form. And basically anything it won't choke on like grapes and celery would be bad. Most dogs really ice cream (vanilla).
2007-03-18 11:15:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Very small amounts of human food for dogs, while never good for them, will be okay. Foods such as little bits of cooked meat (no seasoning, though), or carrot bits, is okay for them. No strange vegetables or junk food though. And be very careful with how much you give them. And you should avoid giving them human food very often.
2007-03-18 11:16:11
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answered by insideout72 3
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Dangerous foods
Some foods commonly enjoyed by humans are dangerous to dogs:
Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant that, together with caffeine and theophylline, belongs to the group of methylxanthine alkaloids. Dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain in their bloodstreams for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience fast heart rate, hallucinations, severe diarrhea, epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. A chocolate bar can be sufficient to make a small dog extremely ill or even kill it. Approximately thirty grams of baking chocolate per kilogram (1/2 ounce per pound) of body weight is enough to be poisonous. In case of accidental intake of chocolate by especially a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended to induce vomiting within two hours of ingestion. Large breeds are less susceptible to chocolate poisoning, but still are far less tolerant of the substance than humans are.
Note:Carob treats are often available as dog treats; these are unrelated to chocolate and are safe.
It has recently been confirmed that grapes and raisins can cause acute renal failure in dogs (see also grape and raisin toxicity in dogs). The exact mechanism is not known, nor is there any means to determine the susceptibility of an individual dog. While as little as one raisin can be fatal to a susceptible ten pound dog, many other dogs have eaten as much as a pound of grapes or raisins at a time without ill effects. The dog usually vomits a few hours after consumption and begins showing signs of renal failure three to five days later.
Onions and to a significantly lesser extent garlic contain thiosulfate which causes hemolytic anemia in dogs (and cats). Thiosulfate levels are not affected by cooking or processing. Small puppies have died of hemolytic anemia after being fed baby food containing onion powder. Occasional exposure to small amounts is usually not a problem, but continuous exposure to even small amounts can be a serious threat. Garlic is also known to cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
Macadamia nuts can cause stiffness, tremors, hyperthermia, and abdominal pain. The exact mechanism is not known. Most dogs recover with supportive care when the source of exposure is removed.
Alcoholic beverages pose much the same temptation and hazard to dogs as to humans. A drunk dog displays behavior analogous to that of an intoxicated person. (However, beer presents another problem; see below.)
Hops, a plant used in making beer, can cause malignant hyperthermia in dogs, usually with fatal results. Certain breeds, such as Greyhounds, seem particularly sensitive to hop toxicity, but hops should be kept away from all dogs. Even small amounts of hops can trigger a potentially deadly reaction, even if the hops are "spent" after use in brewing.
Some dogs have food allergies much as humans do; this is particular to the dog and not characteristic of the species as a whole. An example is a dog vomiting whenever he eats salmon; many humans likewise have seafood allergies.
2007-03-18 11:32:51
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answered by Susan M 7
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Pretty much anything, except chocolate, grapes, or raisins. And a chocolate chip won't kill a dog, but a large amount of something like cocoa might.
2007-03-18 11:16:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Preparing homemade meals for dogs can be a hassle. Heres a wonderful website with a step by step guide on how to prepare homemade meals for you're dog.
http://b-naturals.com/Apr2006.php
2007-03-18 11:24:23
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answered by Gwyneth 3
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I have a Cane Corso and I feed her chicken breast,chopped meat,and cut up hot dogs. I mix it with cooked macaroni.
2007-03-18 11:14:21
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answered by yajairarene 1
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