Pets everywhere get excited because giving dogs people food may actually be good for them!
According to USA TODAY, A new study found that giving your dogs table scraps can actually be good for them. But before you start chucking them all the leftovers from your fancy dinner party, there's a catch. The scraps have to be non-processed. So, say goodbye to your beloved Hot Pockets and hello to wholesome meals made from scratch.
Researchers looked at the diets of over 8,500 young dogs and asked their owners about any health issues they had. They found that 20% of the dogs ended up with digestive problems. Things likes vomiting, diarrhea, and a lack of appetite. However, dogs that ate table scraps were 23% less likely to suffer from these problems. So, it looks like your dog might enjoy a home-cooked meal as much as you do.
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But it's not just human food that can benefit your pup. Puppies that ate things like meat, fish, and eggs a few times a month were 22% less likely to experience digestive problems. The key here is to avoid processed food, be it for you or your furry friend.
However, it's not all good news. The study also found that there is one thing that is even worse for your dog's digestive system than dry food. Look out for rawhide chews. Dogs that were given rawhide chews as puppies were 117% more likely to end up with digestive issues. So, if you're looking to give your dog a treat, maybe steer clear of rawhide and try for something a little more natural.
So, the next time you're faced with a plate of unappetizing greens, just remember: your dog might thank you for it someday.
20 Of The Top Pet Friendly Cities in Florida
Raising a pet in the Sunshine State is awesome. We have beautiful weather year round, plenty of dog parks, pet-friendly beaches, what more could a pet ask for? I mean I've definitely seen more than a handful of dogs out on a boat it their life jackets. They are too cute.
These are the top 20 pet-friendly cities in Florida, according to GoPetFriendly.com, in no particular order.
