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Originally Posted by Maximo  I can't imagine a dog turning down table food no matter how much dog food they eat. The problem is when the dog stops eating the nutritionally balanced dog food (or prepared diet) and holds out for the table scraps. As Brit indicated, it is very easy to create a food beggar.
My other concern with table food is the risk of an ingredient that is harmful or deadly to these little ones. There is a member here who recently treated her two to a few bites of a meat that had BBQ sauce or a marinade that contained xylitol, which can be toxic. Both pups ended up at the emergency vet and it was very touch and go for a few days.
Make sure you and your family know which foods are safe and which are harmful. Don't let the treats exceed 10-20% of your pup's diet, and watch your pup's weight. Some dogs can handle certain foods while others react badly to them. |
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A small piece of plain toast shouldn't be a problem. Very lean meat can be okay (i.e. boneless skinless chicken breast). Fatty meat is never okay. Dogs tend to be lactose intolerant. If you are giving dairy, start slow or don't do i at all.
Remember that high fat foods can trigger pancreatitis and you will end up at the ER if it happens at the wrong time and they will get $500-$1000 out of you at least.
We almost never feed from the table and we don't allow begging. If your aunt always wants to feed him while she is at the table eating, then that would be a good time to take him for a walk or crate him.