Our pooches are important, they are loyal, faithful, and loving, and our part of the bargain is that we love them back and look after and care for them to the best of our abilities. A part of this is ensuring their Diet is in the best it can be. So to find out what this looks like for your pupper, read on.

Chocolate can be fatal

One thing that every dog owner needs to know is that feeding their pup chocolate isn’t a treat, in fact, it can be fatal. This is because chocolate has methylxanthines in it. Specifically theobromine and caffeine, which is a big no-no for our doggie pals.

So no matter how much they look at you with those big brown eyes, make sure that the only chocolate treats you give them are ones that are designated safe for dogs that you buy from the pet store.

Yes to cold pressed foods

Something else that is important for dog owners to know is that a lot of Mass Produced kibble isn’t as healthy as you would think. Yes,  kibble is great because it’s easy to serve, as it takes no preparation and it claims to have all the nutrients your dog’s need for a balanced diet. However, what you probably don’t know is that most of it is mass produced at high temperatures. Something that makes it difficult for your dog to digest and prevents them from getting the nutrients that they need.

That is why it’s better to pick healthy dog food that is cold pressed. As these can be broken down by your dog’s digestive system way better. Reducing stomach issues and giving them access to the nutrients the need for a long and healthy life.

Scraps are a bad idea

The next thing you need to sort is you want to get your dog’s diet in order are Table Scraps. Table scraps are probably one of the most tempting things for your pooch. After all, you’re eating them, so they must be good right?

However, feeding the dog from the table is bad for their behavior and bad for their health. Behaviorally, it can cause issues because the dog will continue to bother you until they get the food that they are looking for. This can seem cute the first few times, but when it continues at every meal for the rest of their life, it can become a real pain.

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Healthwise, table scraps are bad for dogs for a number of reasons. The first is that it’s very easy for them to go over their recommended calorie allowance every day, making weight gain a problem.

The second is that it’s harder to monitor what your dog is consuming and being given by guests and other members of the family. Something that can put your dog’s life and well-being in danger with things like small bones that can cause choking, or if the dishes they are being fed from coat things such as nuts. As these can cause seizures in dogs.