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Top Beneficial Items That You Should Include In Your Dog's Diet
You are not alone if you want to enhance your dog’s regular food to increase the flavor and keep them healthy and interested. There is nothing wrong with mixing homemade food into your dog’s commercial-cooked diet. In fact, it can be even better for their well-being.
We will share a few dog edibles that are super affordable and convenient to add to your dog’s diet. You don’t even have to make much of an effort. While you’re preparing food for yourself and your family, keep a few of these ingredients and put them aside for your pooch.
Here are a few beneficial food items to add to your dog’s diet:
1. Raw Vegetables
Dogs love vegetables like carrots and broccoli, and these make great snacks and additions to your dog’s food diet. They provide different textures as well as different flavors for your furry friend. They are healthy and low in fat, making them beneficial for any dog's health. Make sure you cut bite-sized veggies or toss them into a food processor. It’s not mandatory to do so but it will help your dog absorb food easily and safely.
2. Yogurt
Yogurt is another addition you can consider adding to your pet’s dry food. Yogurt can act as probiotics for dogs so you can also include yogurt-based supplements. However, make sure you opt for plain yogurt and be mindful of the dosage as too much can be harmful to your pup. Also, keep in mind that as dog's age, they lose the ability to digest lactose. With too much yogurt, they may get diarrhea, but a small amount is a valuable addition to your dog’s food.
3. Unprocessed Grains
Unprocessed grains could be something to add to your dog’s food. Dogs can perfectly digest starches and carbohydrates, and these can be a valuable source of additional nutrients and vitamins. Overdose of anything can be harmful, so offer them the appropriate amount of grains.
4. Eggs
Eggs are a great protein source and dogs love them! They contain all the essential amino acids that your furry playmate needs and are highly digestible. Your dog will get the most nutrition if you feed it in raw form as long as the eggs are pasteurized, but you can also scramble the eggs lightly or boil organic eggs. You can even feed the shell to your dog.
Make sure that the shell has not been sprayed. You don’t have to be worried about salmonella in raw eggs because dogs can handle pathogens in food. Their digestive tract is designed to eat meat as it comes with certain bacteria, so add an egg a few times a week to your dog’s bowl.
5. Oily Fish or Fresh Fish
Oily fish might be another consideration. It is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help with skin conditions, reduce allergies and improve arthritis. It’s going to offset the pro-inflammatory and the inflammatory fats, so you will have a nice balance if you add fish a couple of times a week. Remember that oily fish is also rich in calories and leads to inflammatory diseases like arthritis, so don’t overdo this and cause your dog to gain weight.
6. Boiled Chicken
Chopped boiled chicken is always going to put a smile on your pup’s face. However, you need to be careful when giving your dog human food as some can be dangerous for your pooch. When feeding your pet boiled chicken, make sure that the chicken is fully cooked.
The main thing when choosing a topping for your dog’s food is to understand how it benefits your dog. While experimenting with flavors to entice your dog to eat is a good reason to change up their diet, the most important thing is to ensure it improves their health. Take the time to learn the best ingredients to nurse a dog back to health if they’re unwell and what can provide more variety while being healthy options.
