My 3-month-old doesn't eat much of her dod food recently. She used to eat it when she first arrived. On the other side, she likes human food so much! I got some information online saying that we shouldn't let dogs eat human food, but the vet asked me to give him rice and meat! We tried to control her food from the very beginning but my neighbours liked giving him human food. Is my puppy spoiled? We've changed a few favours but she only ate them on the first day. Now she only eats when we feed her or throw the food on the ground (then she'll chase it as if she's hunting or sth...)
What can I do now? She's my first pet and I want to give her the best if I can! Thanks...
2007-03-23 18:02:56 · 20 answers · asked by Charlotte_T 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What did dogs eat before dog food was invented?
2007-03-23 18:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I've heard this one many a time. Feeding your dog human food will cause dominance problems and could result in serious behaviour problems including agression. Here are some basic rules to try out on your little puppy.
1. Never feed her first! People must eat first as this is a sign of pack leadership. If she eats last she will learn her place.
2. Avoid feeding definite human food. If she's not keen on complete diets (which are actually specially calculated and you can get special puppy diets) then try some meat from the butcher's, it's best if it's left on the bone as this adds calcium and cleans the teeth. Don't ever feed cooked chicken as this makes the bones dangerous. Raw meat's better anyway as it has more of the goodness in it.
Rice is an excellent food for a dog as long as meat and veg are mixed in. Don't forget dogs are omnivores not carnivores so they do need veg. Check with your vet what veg you can give her.
3. She's a puppy. In the wild the adult pack members would fetch and regurgitate food for the pups. Pretend to eat some and then offer it to her. You may have to give her a good deal of time to get used to the taste before you stop doing this.
2007-03-27 09:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by Antony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea really to feed your dog human food because while some human foods are just what they might need some can be quite harmful. There are some dog foods that you may be able to use to fool your dog at first. They almost look like they would taste good to you or I. IAMS for example makes some with different rices and vegetables. Try throwing some dog food on the ground to her from the table and if she eats it eventually just start leaving some out for her and completely stop giving her scraps. She's an animal she will eat what you give her because she will be hungry.
2007-03-23 18:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a dog in Vietnam that has always been fed on people foods since he was a puppy, he is still healthy and smart at 15 years old now.. Almost everyone in Asia only feeds human foods to dogs since there are no dog foods in there. It's a myth that dogs can't evolve and digest human foods and that meaty human foods are less healthy for dogs than dog foods. You just need not to add seasonings, not too much salt or flavors, basically meat, rice, potatoes, fruits and veggies are good for dogs. Dog foods can have preservatives and other ingredients that cause cancer and hurt dogs health in the long term.
2014-04-12 16:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by reality_check 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its always a good idea not to change your dogs food often as they become picky.You should stick to a good dry complete food such as eukanuba,purina or royal canin,make sure its a puppy diet.Giving human food does spoil dogs as that is what they expect in the end,what dog would turn human food down over there own?It's ok to give human food now n again as a treat but only with there dog food.A dog will eat when its hungry there is no need to worry that your dog will starve to death.Just put the puppys food there and leave it so it can pick at it all day.
2007-03-23 20:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must do your research into what human foods are poisonous/not good for dogs, just so you know that at least you are not feeding them anything that could do some damage. There are so many palatable options of foods out there whether it be from supermarkets/ veterinary diets that i would persononaly say she should have to give her what she needs. Being so young mixing the food she likes with a new tasty option may wean her off what shes used to but you need to do this sooner than later as she has already become spoilt unfortunately.
The vet is right with the bland rice/meat but normally this is advised with d+ problems not long term to settle the stomach, but your going to need to find a posh tasty/smelly dog food to make her want to eat it, may not be cheap but at least the goodness is there!
2007-03-23 23:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by hayles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human food is not good for dogs. It can be harsh on their liver.
Dogs/ cats do not metabolize things things the way that people do. High fat content and salt content can be very bad and contribute to many health problems.
It is also bad for their teeth.
your dog does not want to eat dog food because you are not making her. They are like children they will hold out for what they really want.
Certin foods CAN be okay rice and ground beef is used for upset tummys a lot because it is a soft bland diet.
I would suggest going with a high quality dry dog food and BE STRONG! If you want to ever give your pet human food. stick with small amounts of apple, baby carrots, green beans and ICE
As for the comment about " what dogs use to eat" well...dogs didn't live very long, did they?
2007-03-23 18:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by tragedys_kiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some humans eat dog food
2007-03-24 03:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by bwadsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds as is she's bored "(Now she only eats when we feed her or throw the food on the ground then she'll chase it as if she's hunting or sth...)"
You can buy this toy at the pet shop and you put in the treats or food into it and they have to play with it to get the food out.
my dog was the same, you have to make dinner time more fun by hiding it round the house and letting them search for it, cos their natural instinct is to hunt, and if yours was and you get it in front of you every day im sure youd get bored to!
2007-03-24 00:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by beckie_deeuk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Companies only tell you human food is bad for dogs because they will loose profit on the commercial dog food they sell. They want you to buy their food so they will say a whole bunch of lies! before dog food was invented dogs were only fed on human food, of course not ALL human food is good for dogs, such as garlic, onions and grapes they are too toxic, but the basic food, such as chicken, rice, vegetables are very good for your dog, and they are FRESH no preservatives. I guarantee you feeding your dog homemade food is much better than canned food. Can you image eating canned food for a month, I bet your would feel awful!
2007-03-23 18:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dogs eat "human" food all the time. Food is food. A hundred years ago they did not have dog food. That's a bunch of crap from the dog food companies about "dangers" of food. My dogs were also spoiled-I mix wet food, dry food and our own food and they are all fine healthy and doing wonderful. And, if the dog is really really hungry-TRUE HUNGER she will eat what is there.
2007-03-24 03:07:05 · answer #11 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋