Things You Should Know About Feeding Your Dog or Cat Human Food

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

DIY Gift Ideas for Your Pet

Pets are an integral part of one’s family and they deserve to be pampered just like any other member of the family. So, don’t let your pet dog digging through all the leftover wrapping papers from all your holiday gifts with hope of finding a present left there for them.

There are huge variety and options of things available at the dog accessories store that you can choose from to gift your furry friend. But for the ones who want to give their dog something extra special, here are some DIY gift ideas for your furry friend:

· DIY Doggy Treats. One can never go wrong with going with dog food for gift. Try preparing healthy homemade peanut butter treat for your dog. It needs only a few ingredients and take just about 50 minutes to be prepared, and your dog will definitely love these.

· Rope Tug Toy. It’s a no-sew fleece rope toy for dogs that’s easy to customize to suit your dog’s size as well as activity levels. Not just is it a really great gift idea for your dog, it’s also a really good project that you can get your kids involved too. And if it seems like too much work, you can always head to the pet dog supplies store and buy one from there.

· DIY Pet Collar. For the people who are looking to gift their pet something truly unique and one-of-a-kind for the holiday season, that would stay with your pet for a long period of time, a DIY pet collar would be the perfect gift that one can think of. You may choose from a wide variety of materials and colors and create a collar that would suit the color and size, and personality of your furry friend.