Food fads for the dogs and cats have come and gone and pet owners are always anxious about what food is right for their pets and what are dangerous to feed. However, one advice on healthy food has stayed the same: feed your pets all natural pet treats. The following information talks about some of the food items that are safe for your dogs and cats as well as those that are better to avoid:
1. Apples
Apples contain the much needed Vitamin C, fiber and calcium for the well-being of your pets. Just make sure that your pet is not eating the apple seeds. So before feeding them apples remove both the core and seeds. The pets respond well to grain free treats like this by being active and showing signs of good health throughout the day. Besides, grain free treats like apples are lower in calories providing the right kind of nutrition. This will help the pets escape obesity and other types of related health issues.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins that provide protection against various food allergies in pets. New research has discovered that blueberries are useful in breaking down fat cells in the body and prevent new one from forming. Once your pets are berry savvy, you may want to introduce them to other health foods from pet stores.
3. Carrots
Vegetables like carrots are also a good choice as treats for your pets. Whether you are feeding these all natural pet treats cooked or raw, they have plenty of vitamin A and fiber content in them. Aim for variety of vegetables along with carrots, such as green beans and broccoli with a pinch of citrus and garlic to make it a tasty meal.
4. Sweet potatoes
Scrub the sweet potato and cut it into strips and cook it for a few hours before feeding them to your pet. Note that some vegetables are better cooked than eaten raw. If in doubt, consult your pet’s vet and ask about what is safe and unsafe for consumption.
5. Alcohol
Alcohol is potentially toxic to dogs, especially smaller animals with different metabolic rates. Alcohol can cause diarrhea, vomiting, issue with central nervous system, mood changes, abnormal blood acidity and in severe cases coma or death in pets. If you think your pet has consumed alcohol by accident or due to poisoning, call animal poison control immediately.
6. Avocado
Clearly there are foods that dogs and cats hate to eat. However, you as a pet owner should be concerned about those food items that are dangerous and in some cases fatal to your pet. Avocado causes problems not only to dogs and cats, but to other animals as well.
7. Caffeine
Coffee, tea, and chocolate when consumed by pets can cause tremors, food allergies in pets and seizure in addition to other serious symptoms. As with all types of food recommendations, be cautious and aware of the facts.
