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You might ask: But what about things like ham or potatoes? Can’t I give my dog a bit of tuna?

You didn’t read this far unless you love your little guy or gal – and we get you want to give them a treat that makes them happy or bond over a nice snack. But you’re responsible for their well-being and many foods make poor dietary choices for them.

Ham is best avoided due to its high sodium and fat content. Other, leaner meats are better. A tiny piece isn’t going to do much damage – then again, when have you known a dog to give up after one tiny bite?

Tuna might be the only fish that is okay for dogs to eat raw. But you have to remove all those tiny bones beforehand to prevent choking and be sure it’s packed in water and not oil.

And there’s new information regarding some previously popular foods, particularly potatoes:
From the UC Davis School of Medicine: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an alert about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. DCM is a disease of the heart muscle that leads to reduced heart pumping function and increased heart size. The alterations in heart function and structure can result in severe consequences such as congestive heart failure or sudden cardiac death. While the most common cause of DCM is genetic, on rare occasions other factors can also result in the condition, particularly in breeds that are not frequently affected.”

At the end of the day, it’s just safer to say no than to let them indulge in “just a bite.”

Don’t worry, they’ll still love you.

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We all love our dogs and do everything we can to protect them. However, sometimes we do things that might be harming our furry friends.

One of the most important things we do for our pets is to make sure they are well fed. While that might seem like a no-brainer, we actually have to be quite careful what we feed our pets. Though it’s tempting to give in when we see our pals drooling over our meals, learning to say no is important.

To help ease the burden of guessing what foods are okay for your dogs, we’ve put together a list of items that are generally known to be safe for them. However, remember that not all digestive systems are the same – and you should always check with your vet before introducing foods to your dog’s diet as they might be allergic to certain things.

Also keep in mind that, according to Purina, when feeding fruit to your dog, keep the portion size small! In fact, any treats that you feed your dog should make up no more than 10% of their total calories for the day.

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