Before pet food got commercialized and became an industry in itself, most cats and dogs would live by feeding on scraps that are left over from human meals. This trend started regaining popularity in 2007 after many cats and dogs died from eating melamine-contaminated pet food. Today, increasing number of pet-owners are cooking pet food at home so that they are in full control of what goes into their pet’s diet.
While it is surely an acceptable way of feeding your pet, in reality some human foods are not as good for dogs and cats to eat. Certain foods are in fact toxic to animals. This is why, suggests a pet food expert at pet store online, before you start to scrap your leftover food into your pet’s tray, you should be aware of what your pet needs and which type of foods are safe for your pet and which aren’t.
Here are some human foods that are safe to eat for both cats and dogs:
• Salmon
• Eggs
• Spinach
• Chicken
• Bread
• Turkey
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Peanut butter
• Yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Cantaloupe
• Peas
• Oatmeal
• Apples
• Blueberries
• Pumpkin
• Cheese, especially the hard cheeses such as cheddar, swiss, and Gouda
• Bananas
If you buy dog food online, you need to look at ingredients to make sure it doesn’t contain the following human foods, as these aren’t safe for dogs and cats to eat.
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Avocados
• Soft drinks
• Chewing gum
• Onions
• Garlic
• Grapes and raisins
• Macadamia nuts
• Yeast dough
• Foods that contain Xylitol
• High-sodium food, such as bacon
