“I never feed my dog people food.” I’ve heard this phrase numerous times and even said it myself. Personally, I don’t feed my dog people food, but I do feed my dog real food. What’s the difference? To me, people’s food consists of table scraps and leftovers from your dinner that contain fat or skin from your steak or chicken, salt, pepper, butter-laden potatoes, garlic and onions in your pasta sauce, and other seasonings that are not good for your dog. These can cause stomach distress or bouts of pancreatitis.
What Can I Feed My Dog That Is Good for Him?
I give Benji what I call “pre-dinner” food. Whole foods such as green peppers, fresh green beans, carrots, peeled and shredded broccoli stalks, sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), cooked brown rice, cooked barley, plain pasta, cottage cheese, or fat-free Greek yogurt (if your dog can handle dairy), watermelon, cantaloupe, and lean cooked, unseasoned meats are great add-ins for your dog. Make sure these foods have no seasonings on them. I sometimes gently cook vegetables to help with digestion. Give them as a treat throughout the day. Fruits can be given in moderation since they have natural sugars.. Share those tidbits during meal prep; your dog will be happy and healthy.
Sweet Potato Snacks
Ingredients:
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into French fry strips
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil (enough to coat the sweet potato)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Put the sweet potato strips and olive oil in a bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet. (I love Fat Daddios baking pans, they are perfect for baking treats for your dog).
Bake for 20 minutes or until soft, turning the potatoes once while baking.
Allow them to cool completely before serving. Feed occasionally as a snack or add 1 or 2 strips to your dog’s food at mealtime. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron. Plus, sweet potatoes are good for you too!
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