Are we not supposed to give dogs foods containing sugar or additional salt.?

Answer 1

No, dogs should not be fed sugar or additional salt.

Giving your dog sugar (this includes grains that is found in most kibble - grains are turned into sugar) can cause yeast problems.

http://www.firstchoicenaturals.com/resourcearticles/systemicyeast.php

There are several reasons why you should not feed sugars or salt to your dog! Just some are increased risk of diabetes, renal problems, hypertension, and the list goes on..

I believe in feeding a raw diet. No grains, no salt, and you know what your dog is eating!! There are many benefits to feeding raw
http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html

Answer 2

The first 4 answers to this question are correct. To add the following Before Dog food was invented dogs ate wild game or meat bones etc. Times past they probably were not given sugar as that was considered a treat for the better off classes. So dogs survived thousands of years without dog food...Unfortunately humans do not eat correctly these days so giving them table scraps one hopes that dogs get only healthy table scraps A good balanced dog food is the way to go but look at thefirst ingredient listed on the bag (Same as you would for humans) That is what the dog food is made from..Not all dog foods are equal. I am using Sensible choice but am trying to find out where it is made. I also have used Flint Ridge? that is 100% natural and also several others but they are a bit expensive. Rice and lean ground meat are given to dogs when they have an upset stomach or digestion problems. Raw eggs were good but I only give cooked eggs anymore due to the possiblity of salmonella in the egg. Hope this adds to the other correct answers.

Answer 3

Stick with your premium dog foods. They have everything your dog needs in its diet. You're not doing them a favor by giving them people food, especially with additional sugar/salt.

Answer 4

for starters.... we really shouldn't be giving these types of foods to ourselves

Dogs are smaller than humans & have different aging process and metabolic processes than we do

Dogs (just like all animals) do best on foods that mimic what they would be having if they weren't tame

NEVER, EVER feed a dog chocolate.. there are some that can eat chocolate; however, the way to find out if a dog has a problem with the enzymes in chocolate is to have a dead dog.. not worth trying to find out

Answer 5

Ideally no.

Most commerical petfoods contain a higher amounts of this than specially prepared diets available in vets and some pet stores.

Pedigree Chum, Bakers, Caesar - all popular dogfoods that are often BAD for dogs - especially labradors who so often get fat even on reasonable amounts of Pedigree Chum!!

Chalice

Answer 6

No Garlic, Grapes, Alchohol, Onions, Macadamias, Chocolate, or foods containing xylitol (an artificial sweetener).

Avoid giving your dog people foods that are high in fat, salty, or sweet (high in sugar content).

Answer 7

No way. Also don't give your dog chocolate as cocoa can sometimes be fatal for our beloved pooches! No matter how long and hard they stare at you while you eat, DON'T give them ANYTHING but dog food.

Take my advice unless you want your best friend to make an early departure to the great dog kennel in the sky.....

Answer 8

you have to be careful of both becuase the sugar can cause weight gain and in turn cuase probs associated with it...and too much salt over a period of time can cuase heart problems!

Answer 9

Never

Answer 10

no,its not safe for them