Although it is very tempting, we know that it is not a great idea to
share table scraps with our furry friends.
Often their human companions may also
share table scraps with them, which may not be tolerated well.
Many of us are unafraid to
share table scraps with our dogs, but rabbits have more limited diets.
Hopefully, the next time
you share table scraps you will remember the items on this list.
It's tempting to
share table scraps with your dog, but there are a few reasons why this isn't a good practice.
NUTRITION We all want to include our dogs in our holiday celebrations, but hopefully, you're aware that
sharing table scraps with your dog isn't always the best idea.
As dog owners, it's not uncommon to want to spoil your four - legged family members by
sharing table scraps or your favorite snack with them.
People have been
sharing table scraps with their pets for thousands of years.
Not exact matches
After those two, there are just sort of
table scrap - level
shares available to the «public», and even those aren't openly traded - there's a very small number of them and they're not generally available for sale.
Brand loyalties run deep, and while domestic manufacturers win the lion's
share of sales (understandably so, given the segment's U-S-of-A origins), the market is so vast that even
table scraps represent real dollars to new entrants.
Feeding
table scraps also promotes a dog to sit by the
table begging for his
share, and this can be quite annoying, especially when you have friends over for dinner.
Since salt plays such a huge role in our kitchens, there's a pretty good chance that it's in any
table scraps we decide to
share with our pets.
I have absolutely forbidden family members from sneaking her any
table scraps any more, as she did used to get more than a little dogs
share of meat
scraps, cottage cheese and anything that fell to the floor.
In order to
share food with your pets, but not create begging problems, give animals small amounts of
scraps in their bowls at the end of the meal, but never feed them from the
table or the plates.
You may have found that you have to restrict the amount of «
table scraps» you
share as your pet is getting a little too bulky.
That said, it's always a good idea to ask your veterinarian if feeding
table scraps is safe before you start
sharing your meals.