Question:
Whenever my husband and I have a salad, our sheltie goes crazy for carrots. She also likes broccoli, peanut butter and the plain yogurt we put on our cereal.
I know these are "people foods" and wonder if they are safe for dogs. I know onions, chocolate and raisins are not.
Y.S., Springfield, IL Sep 26, 2011
Answer:
Let's dispel the myth of "people foods" versus "dog foods." This is an old ploy of pet food companies bent on selling their processed, manufactured products and discouraging people from feeding their dogs anything else. Many companies have changed their tunes somewhat and are including carrots and other vegetables and fruits such as blueberries in their formulas. However, heat processing destroys many nutrients.
I see no problem with giving your dog these healthy raw treats -- food is food, after all. Carrots help keep teeth and gums healthy. Plain organic yogurt, rich in probiotics, is good for the digestive system, and peanut butter is an excellent vehicle to hide pills when dogs need to be medicated.
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