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Is Weetabix for dogs? No it is not. It is a tasty and nutritious breakfast cereal for humans and is at the more healthy end of the spectrum for human breakfast products. This does not however make breakfast cereals good dog foods, to your dog they may be tasty but many other human foods can be toxic to dogs.
If you want to feed your dog Weetbix, don't add milk. Many dogs can stomach a couple of tablespoons without ill effects, but plenty of dogs are lactose intolerant. (In fact, cats are lactose intolerant too). If your pup is lactose intolerant, you might notice vomiting or diarrhea within 12 hours after eating dairy.
“Although seen by some as nonessential food, grains like wheat are an excellent nutrient source for dogs,” Dr. Venator says. Grains provide protein and fatty acids, which are important for cognition, heart health, and immune functioning, along with promoting healthy skin and fur.
Gluten intolerance – or gluten sensitivity as it is also know – can wreak havoc in a dog's gut. It's a reaction to the protein element present in grains such as wheat, rye and barley and can lead to a number of chronic signs and symptoms similar to those with Celiac disease.
While some dogs are gluten intolerant, others can experience an allergic reaction from wheat flour that causes gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
If you've ever wondered whether dogs can eat cereal, the short answer is that they shouldn't. Read on to learn how cereal can be a risky treat that might not benefit your dog's health.
Eggs should be cooked before given to a dog. Cook or boil eggs plain without oil, butter, salt, seasoning, spices, or other additives. It doesn't matter how your dog likes their eggs — sunny side up, scrambled, or hard boiled — as long as they are cooked.
Yes, dogs can eat cheese. In fact, cheese is often a great training tool, especially for puppies.
Like with un-toasted bread, toast is fine for your dog to eat in moderation (provided they don't have any allergies). Again, it doesn't add any nutritional benefit and there should be no butter on the toast.
Although giving your dog the occasional taste of Weetbix may be safe, there's no need to make it part of their diet. While it may not be harmful, the cereal isn't designed to satisfy your dog's nutritional needs.
Never feed your dog flavored oatmeal, as it often contains more sugar and may even have artificial sweeteners, such as xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.
Can most dogs eat yogurt? Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they should. While yogurt is not toxic to dogs, many canines might have trouble digesting it because it contains lactose. And plenty of pups have trouble with foods that contain lactose, such as milk.
Nonprofit organization Consumer Reports recommended that people limit their tuna consumption based on their weight. Because dogs are smaller than humans, and because there are no recommendations for how much tuna a pup can eat safely, it's best not to feed tuna, whether raw or canned, to your dog at all.
Milk is a safe treat in small quantities. A few tablespoons of cow's milk or goat's milk on an occasional basis can be a nice reward for your dog. But, you should probably hold off on offering your dog an entire bowl in one sitting, as it can cause unpleasant reactions, including diarrhea, vomiting, and loose stools.
You should always avoid feeding your dog cheese, according to Dr. Danielle Bernal, a veterinarian with Wellness Natural Pet Food. Dairy foods are on the list of the most common food allergies in canines. Plus, cheese is notorious for upsetting dogs' digestive systems.
Dogs can have pasta if they're not suffering from sensitivity to grains or wheat allergy. But keep in mind that they won't get much nutritional value out of this food.
Far and away the most common cause of diarrhoea in dogs is wheat gluten (most dry food, dog treats, bread, pasta, biscuits, etc).