Dog food: what is allowed and what is forbidden Israel today

What's good for me, good for my dog?

To this question it is more correct to answer "not really" than "absolutely not" • Everything you need to know about the food of a person's best friend

• What foods are forbidden for dogs?

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Dogs have relied on my own human food since his captivity, thousands of years ago.

Therefore, usually what is good for us, is good for them too.

But there is a big but - there are some exceptional foods and you need to know beyond what can be given to the dog, also how much can be given.

Dr. David Rosenblatt, a veterinarian for Bioft, explains: “Human food is not balanced according to the needs of the dog, so it is best to give the dog full commercial food for the dogs.

Whole foods contain an accurate balance of everything a dog needs, and if he eats whole foods there is no need to add anything other than drinking water.

So, is it possible to give a dog homemade food?

It is possible, but not necessary.

If you give, you have to make sure that the portion that home food occupies in the daily diet does not exceed 15% of the calories that the dog is supposed to receive. "

"In other words, if at least 85% of the calories a dog consumes per day come from a full commercial food, he is guaranteed nutritional balance and no problem of obesity is expected that could result from excess home-made food. In a balanced way, and there may be a dangerous development of overweight, "explains Dr. Rosenblatt, who emphasizes that" it should be remembered that everything that is forbidden for humans to eat, is also forbidden for dogs.

In addition, as detailed below, there are a number of foods that are allowed for humans and forbidden for dogs. "

Foods that are permitted for humans and dangerous for dogs:

Chocolate - The cocoa plant contains an active ingredient called theobromine.

This substance is a relative of the caffeine found in coffee and tea plants, and is what causes the pleasant and stimulating feeling that accompanies eating chocolate.

Theobromine is excellent for humans, but for dogs it is highly toxic.

The substance damages the nervous system and in large quantities can even cause death.

Onions and garlic - These foods are mainly toxic to cats, but dogs can also be harmed if eaten in large quantities.

Onions and garlic have a substance that can damage the red blood cells of dogs and cause dangerous anemia.

Grapes and raisins - Grapes and raisins can cause kidney damage in dogs.

The cause is unclear and the phenomenon does not occur in all dogs.

Macadamia nuts - In large quantities these nuts can damage the nervous and muscular system.

Foods that are forbidden for both humans and dogs:

Animal products that have not been thoroughly cooked - eggs, meat, poultry and fish can usually be eaten by dogs without harm, but there are cases where they contract infectious diseases such as salmonella and listeria from raw foods.

More importantly, contaminants of this type can be transmitted from the dog to humans and cause significant morbidity in humans.

Therefore, it is not advisable to expose the dog to handsome animal products.

This category includes, as mentioned, live eggs, both because of the above reasons and because in an uncooked egg there is a substance called "Avidin" which neutralizes the vitamin biotin. A large amount of live eggs can cause biotin deficiency.

Bones - Bones of chicken and fish can cause physical damage to the dog's digestive system which manifests itself in intestinal blockages or wounds and tears in the intestine.

It is true that dogs often eat bones and nothing happens to them.

That still does not mean you should take that risk.

Bones of cattle, sheep and pig are safer, but care should be taken not to give too sharp bones.

In addition, a round beef bone cut like a ring can dress a dog with a long nose on the lower jaw and get stuck behind the fangs.

You should ask the butcher to cut these bones in half so that there is no closed ring.

Apple, cherry, peach, plum and apricot kernels - These fruit kernels contain a toxic substance that can turn cyanide into the body.

All animals, including humans, should avoid consuming these seeds.

Foods that can be dangerous in certain situations:

Dairy products - As in humans, there are dogs with low activity of the enzyme lactase and should not be given dairy products with lactose.

If a dog does not have such a problem, then he can eat all dairy products (except milk chocolate!) For fun.

If lactose intolerance is suspected, consult your veterinarian.

Potatoes - It is not a problem to give dogs potatoes, but the green parts can be toxic to both humans and dogs.

When a potato is not stored properly and changes its color to green, it may contain a natural toxic substance called solanine, which can harm all types of animals, including humans.

Unbaked dough - Swallowing puffed dough can endanger the dog in case there is swelling inside the digestive tract.

Dogs should not be given raw dough and care should be taken not to steal such dough.

In conclusion, it is safest to give dogs balanced and complete dog food from a reliable and reputable company without any household addition.

But if you still want to share with the dog in our food, it is possible, but the amount should be limited and dangerous foods for dogs should be avoided.