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Is it healthy and safe to feed my dog homemade food regularly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male

Is it healthy to give my dog home cooked food?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2016

Yes it is, but make sure that: - you don't give anything toxic (onions and garlic for example!!) - do not give bones (gastrointestinal perforations or occlusions are very common). - home diet in my opinion should be given together with commercial diets (more balanced and complete).

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