Is it safe to feed my dog human food like rice or table scraps?

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Hi. I'm feeding my dog dry dog food. But every time when he doesn't have food alreaady my family feeding him rice mixed with soup or sauce from our meal. Is that safe to feed him like that?

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Ideally you would feed your dog consistently the same dry dog food. Some dogs have a sensitive stomach and switching up food/offering table food can cause stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea), or can lead to a picky eater. Also some human foods can be toxic to dogs (raisins, grapes, and garlic and onion are not recommended). I would try to stick to a consistent dry dog food for your dog, which will also provide a more complete and balanced source of nutrition.

Is it safe to feed my dog human food like rice or table scraps?

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