Human food that's ok for dogs

Cowboi69

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You treat him/her as your lover, so why not feed her like she is. She probably feels left out that you get to eat tasties but she can't. and this would be a another way for you two to bond on a deeper level. Eating at the dinner table together as couples should.
so to do this we'll need some recipes. Generally you want meals to be low in calories(unless you have a potcake dog or similar), low in sodium, and low in garlic/onion (only use a little powder at most, this is poisonous to dogs), no grapes/raisins/macadamia nuts/xylitol, No real chocolate (in the USA we have a lot of fake chocolate that's most fat). So basically you're going for a low sodium, moderate fat, high protein keto diet.
I'll start.
Meatloaf using keto doe
Low sodium high ingredient ramen(no chives, only a pinch of garlic powder)
Meat lovers pizza w/spinch, on keto doe
Southwest style chicken and rice
 
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Low sodium, low fat is like the reverse of a keto diet. A classic keto diet would be where most of your calories come from fat and is usually way to high in fiber for a dog.
 
wuffer660 said:
Low sodium, low fat is like the reverse of a keto diet. A classic keto diet would be where most of your calories come from fat and is usually way to high in fiber for a dog.
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Well this keto diet is protein oriented because most dogs are. Also you got to be careful with sodium.
 
Farmhand640 said:
Mine get leftovers on occasion. In moderation. Otherwise, dry dog food. And thus far, every dog I have ever owned passed 15 before they died. So, I guess I am doing something right.
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my border collie mix was on same diet plan, mostly the fats or gristle off steak, chicken or pork. even his vet said too keep doing it, his health is great, he was 17 1/2 when he passed away
 
wuffer660 said:
Low sodium, low fat is like the reverse of a keto diet. A classic keto diet would be where most of your calories come from fat and is usually way to high in fiber for a dog.
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I've done a bit more research on dog diets and you're right, dogs should get moderate amounts of fat.(remember people depends on the breed, terriers tend to do worse on fatty foods then shepards) Now fiber I'm not sure about. Haven't looked to much into that, but I do know the recipes I've already listed aren't too fiberous.
 
Bloodwolf said:
75% meat= 50% mussel +15% organ meat+5% bone meal+5% fat. 20% carbs not in grain form squash, sweet potato and the like. And 5% fruits. That’s generally what I fallow. Many books out there to read on it.
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A little bit of grain based carbs is ok for most dogs.
 
Bloodwolf said:
I still avoid it. It doesn’t have any nutrient value for them. Rice if anything for a upset stomach or to combat diarrhea
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Well it gives calories. A lot of human food recipes are based around it. When I get a pupper I'll see what I can cook up that isn't too high in fiber or calories.

On a side note I've seen feral cats eat wheat and chicken grain.
 
Cowboi69 said:
Well it gives calories. A lot of human food recipes are based around it. When I get a pupper I'll see what I can cook up that isn't too high in fiber or calories.

On a side note I've seen feral cats eat wheat and chicken grain.
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Once you balance fat calories with the rest grains are not really needed. Feral animals will eat anything that’s left out as well. Cats are supposed to have more protein then dogs naturally so the carbs change more.
 
Bloodwolf said:
Once you balance fat calories with the rest grains are not really needed. Feral animals will eat anything that’s left out as well. Cats are supposed to have more protein then dogs naturally so the carbs change more.
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Or we can give them vegetables and tofu/Morningstar plant-based protein lol
 
Bloodwolf said:
Once you balance fat calories with the rest grains are not really needed. Feral animals will eat anything that’s left out as well. Cats are supposed to have more protein then dogs naturally so the carbs change more.
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But I don't like fat as much, and I can't think of a signal fat recipe that doesn't make me think of land whales.

Btw I'm doing a diet I can cook, not a raw meat one.
Reconscope said:
Or we can give them vegetables and tofu/Morningstar plant-based protein lol
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That's just sad.
 
Cowboi69 said:
But I don't like fat as much, and I can't think of a signal fat recipe that doesn't make me think of land whales.

Btw I'm doing a diet I can cook, not a raw meat one.

That's just sad.
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I don’t do raw. And the fat range is 5%. Which will also depend on how active your dog is.
 
Bloodwolf said:
I don’t do raw. And the fat range is 5%. Which will also depend on how active your dog is.
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It's also breed specific. Huskies, akita inus, and some other breeds should have a very heavy meat diet.

But certain breeds of dog have evolved to eat more grains. Like potcake dogs, some family dogs, or the feral dogs that live off of human trash for multiple generations.
 
wuffer660 said:
A classic keto diet would be where most of your calories come from fat and is usually way to high in fiber for a dog.
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I've done a bit of research. Humans need about 25-30 grams of fiber a day, and let's say you eat 450 grams of food a day. That's 6%-6.5% fiber.

Taste of the wild, a good brand of dog food, has 4% fiber in it. So let's say we feed our dog 450 grams a day. That would give us 18 grams of fiber for our pooch in a day.

But high fiber dog foods are 7-13% fiber. So I feel like I can comfortably bump the 4% to 5% without an adverse reaction that would be bad for the dog.

22.5 fiber, Wich is too low for most humans, but like the twicking I did with the dog diet, it shouldn't be too bad for humans to go from 6% to 5%.

So remember, a 5% fiber per day should be ok. It might make your pooch more gassy, but she'll also eat less because she'll feel full.
 
Don't season meats. Everything made should be plain. Food needs to be balanced, dogs do not need to eat like us, they have their own diet. Eating together is fine but keep some manners. A lot of dogs prefer eating alone, they do not want company when eating. Eating while standing with their head to the ground is beneficial to their body. It helps reduce and prevent bloat in large dogs and slows digestion to maximize vitamin intake.
Dogs do not need keto or other fad diets, feed them kibble if you can't be arsed to do proper research and consult a nutrition vet.
Dogs are not people, do not treat them like people. love them like family but treating them like a person is deadly.
 
Riotinthesheets2 said:
Don't season meats. Everything made should be plain. Food needs to be balanced, dogs do not need to eat like us, they have their own diet. Eating together is fine but keep some manners. A lot of dogs prefer eating alone, they do not want company when eating. Eating while standing with their head to the ground is beneficial to their body. It helps reduce and prevent bloat in large dogs and slows digestion to maximize vitamin intake.
Dogs do not need keto or other fad diets, feed them kibble if you can't be arsed to do proper research and consult a nutrition vet.
Dogs are not people, do not treat them like people. love them like family but treating them like a person is deadly.
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>Don't need seasoning
I know dogs love certain seasonings like BBQ(make sure it doesn't have that fake sugar starting with I)

>Don't don't eat like us.
That's the whole reason why I'm looking for recipes and made this thread.

>Dogs perfer eating alone
a spitz owner wrote this comment.

>Sitting down and eating is bad
>Probably teaches his dogs the "sit" trick and gives her a treat for it
I never said anything about making the dog sit, stand or lay down to eat.

>Dogs don't need keto or fad diets
I was just using the closing human diet. I didn't use the carnivore diet because canines and especially dogs(not including the few exceptions like spitz.) Aren't hard carnivores. Unlike hard carnivores like felines.

>Feed them kibble like other lazy poor owners or research the topic
Frankly I don't know what's worse, that you don't think I'm going to ask people about dog nutrition in a thread on the subject, or the fact you suggest I use the dog equivalent of MREs, kibble is only good at being somewhat shelf stable.

>Don't treat dogs like people
Dude, I find the idea of a man making and sharing dinner with his dogwife to be romantic. If you don't that's ok, but just remember where you are.
 
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Cowboi69 said:
I know dogs love certain seasonings like BBQ(make sure it doesn't have that fake sugar starting with I)
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You might be thinking of xylitol or aspartame? Neither of which is good for your dog, although xylitol can be fatal. But real quick, run to your refrigerator and pull out a bottle of barbeque sauce... read the ingredients. What do you see? You'll likely see high fructose corn syrup, sugar, salt, tomato, sometimes onion, and often garlic.

Let's start with High Fructose corn syrup. Not only is this stuff bad for humans, it's potentially worse for dogs. Same with sugar. It's hell on their teeth for one. For two, it can cause a spike in their blood sugar level which their bodies are more sensitive to. Common usage will more than likely lead to cavities, pancreatitis, and diabetes.

Next up, salt. While a human can consume a moderate dosage of salt, and even a little more than recommended daily intake without experiencing a whole lot of issue, dogs are, again, less tolerant. Dogs are very susceptible to sodium chloride toxicity.

Lastly, onions and garlic. Do I need to say more? These are widely known to be very toxic to dogs. Both contain thiosulfate. Thiosulfate is not toxic to humans, but in dogs it causes damage to their red blood cells, which can potentially lead to oxygen deprivation.

Now, if you feed your dog the occasional (and I do mean VERY occasional) barbeque slathered meat, is it going to kill them? No. Likely not. But it is absolutely not good for them either. But like Riotinthesheets2 said, if you're wanting to get fancy with your canine's meals, it's best to stick with plain meats. On special occasions I generally give my girls the less-fatty side of a NY steak strip. No salt, no seasoning. Just plain meat. They absolutely love it!
 
FloofyNewfie said:
You might be thinking of xylitol or aspartame? Neither of which is good for your dog, although xylitol can be fatal. But real quick, run to your refrigerator and pull out a bottle of barbeque sauce... read the ingredients. What do you see? You'll likely see high fructose corn syrup, sugar, salt, tomato, sometimes onion, and often garlic.

Let's start with High Fructose corn syrup. Not only is this stuff bad for humans, it's potentially worse for dogs. Same with sugar. It's hell on their teeth for one. For two, it can cause a spike in their blood sugar level which their bodies are more sensitive to. Common usage will more than likely lead to cavities, pancreatitis, and diabetes.

Next up, salt. While a human can consume a moderate dosage of salt, and even a little more than recommended daily intake without experiencing a whole lot of issue, dogs are, again, less tolerant. Dogs are very susceptible to sodium chloride toxicity.

Lastly, onions and garlic. Do I need to say more? These are widely known to be very toxic to dogs. Both contain thiosulfate. Thiosulfate is not toxic to humans, but in dogs it causes damage to their red blood cells, which can potentially lead to oxygen deprivation.

Now, if you feed your dog the occasional (and I do mean VERY occasional) barbeque slathered meat, is it going to kill them? No. Likely not. But it is absolutely not good for them either. But like Riotinthesheets2 said, if you're wanting to get fancy with your canine's meals, it's best to stick with plain meats. On special occasions I generally give my girls the non-fatty side of a NY steak strip. No salt, no seasoning. Just plain meat. They absolutely love it!
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Good point, I need to make my own BBQ sauce that's healthy.
 
Cowboi69 said:
Good point, I need to make my own BBQ sauce that's healthy.
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You're still overthinking it. If you're wanting to get fancy with their meals maybe try this. Boil some plain boneless chicken. Cook some rice. Add them together in a bowl and make the mixture about 1/3rd chicken, 2/3rd white rice. Add about 500-600MG of plain cranberry powder which you can source from cranberry supplement capsules, and then add 1-2 capsules of salmon oil which can also be obtained from supplement capsules, as a bonus their coats will absolutely shine! I can almost guarantee you that they'll absolutely love it! Every ingredient should be safe for dogs to consume and should be pretty healthy for them.

But I'm not a dog nutritionist, so feel free to do your own research as well.
 
FloofyNewfie said:
You're still overthinking it. If you're wanting to get fancy with their meals maybe try this. Boil some plain boneless chicken. Cook some rice. Add them together in a bowl and make the mixture about 1/3rd chicken, 2/3rd white rice. Add about 500-600MG of plain cranberry powder which you can source from cranberry supplement capsules, and then add 1-2 capsules of salmon oil which can also be obtained from supplement capsules, as a bonus their coats will absolutely shine! I can almost guarantee you that they'll absolutely love it! Every ingredient should be safe for dogs to consume and should be pretty healthy for them.

But I'm not a dog nutritionist, so feel free to do your own research as well.
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Thx floofy mod
 
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