Common Foods Safe for Dogs

by Franga Designs

Here is a list of common foods that are generally safe to feed your dog. Just remember that any kind of food in large amounts is not healthy for dogs or humans.

Starches

Rice
Pasta
Oatmeal (good for sensitive stomachs)
Potato (green parts, eyes, and sprouts removed)
Wheat Flour

Meats

Chicken
Turkey
Pork
Beef*

*It’s up to you to determine the chances for E Coli. and/or Mad Cow Disease. Ground meat is more likely to contain parts carrying Mad Cow. Our cats and dogs have only eaten free-range New Zealand Beef.

Vegetables

Green beans
Cabbage
Green Peas
Spinach
Celery
Carrots (best if cooked)
Lettuce

Fruits

Banana
Apple (Remove core and seeds)
Pineapple
Blueberries
Cranberries

Dairy

Eggs
Skim Milk (in small amounts)
String Cheese (Skim Mozzarella)
Butter (in small amounts)
Low Fat No-Sugar-Added Yogurt
Cheeses low in sodium and fat

Other

Peanut Butter
Molasses
Honey
Canola oil

Baby Food makes convenient meals and sauces for rice or pasta. However, read the ingredients and watch out for onion powder (causes anemia). It is best to purchase natural and organic brands with no additives. Makes for convenient meals for puppies who do not need much at one time but require several feedings a day.

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