Most dog owners are familiar with their pups' enthusiasm for food, whether it's begging for a bite, scavenging crumbs or munching on grass. It seems like dogs can eat almost anything — but should they?
Research suggests that, with a few key exceptions, dogs have pretty flexible diets. In fact, their ability to eat a wide variety of foods likely played a major role in making dogs the human companions they are today.
However, just because a food doesn’t hurt your pup, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s beneficial.
Similar to humans, dogs need nutritionally balanced diets – not only for healthy growth and development, but also for regulating their behaviors.
So, what should you feed your dog for optimal health? And what should you avoid to prevent harmful or even fatal outcomes?
