The following is a partial list of what I call "acceptable canine snack
foods." More extensive lists are available from our office. They are
not intended to be utilized as a replacement for a healthy meal. However,
they can be utilized to add some additional nourishment and variety to your
dogs meals. Many clients have used these food sources to mix with medications
or supplements that can sometimes be difficult to mask. In our goal to provide
our pets with the healthiest food sources, they sometimes are not so cooperative.
I am always on the look out for new and interesting methods and food sources
to entice our canine friends. Contact us at: comments@altpetdoc.com
with your suggestions–share–we would like to know.
| ACCEPTABLE
SNACK FOODS–CANINE
a slightly scrambled egg, organic is best ½ cup cooked oatmeal 1 medium potato, cooked and mashed with skin a large cube of tofu slices of cantaloupe or honeydew a few crushed peanuts or cashews piece of whole wheat/rye bread lightly buttered ½ cup raw grated carrots, broccoli, spinach, green beans a dried fig 1 tbs. molasses or honey ½ cup steamed/boiled/raw cauliflower, zucchini, lima beans, peas, collard greens ½ cup chopped/dried organic pasta/noodles/macaroni - can add 1/8 tsp. garlic or garlic powder for taste cube of cheddar cheese 1 tsp. grated cheese over food yogurt, plain, organic is best 4-5 grapes, seedless ½ cup cooked bran ½ cup cottage cheese ½ cup cooked couscous, bulgar or millet apple or pear pieces ¼ cup applesauce 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 1 tbsp. chopped ShiiTake mushroom sliver of ginger root 1/2 cup KeFir 3/4 cup sprouts 1/2 cucumber 1-2 radishes jar of organic baby food seedless watermelon sweet potatoes piece of orange or apricot (remove seeds) chopped spinach leaf few pieces of watercress banana (small) piece of prune or date ***Tofu, eggs and dairy products should be given no more than once weekly. |
ACCEPTABLE
SNACK FOODS–FELINE |