Can feeding human food make my dog aggressive and unhealthy?

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My roommate just got a rescue dog. She had a terrible habit of feeding her dog human food before it passed away and she's continued the tradition with the new dog. We've only had him for a week, but he attacked her husband the 3 day we had him. She feeds him scraps from the table, leaves him almost-empty containers from the fridge, and leaves dishes all over the floor. I've told her this is unhealthy and can lead to more behavioral issues, but she won't listen. What should I do? Am I wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Jindo | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, you aren't wrong and this isn't healthy. It can also lead to bugs in your home from food left everywhere, such as ants. Dogs should not be given human food, many of them are toxic to dogs. Tell her you spoke to a vet who said this should not be done, and the only food Cosmo needs is dog food.

Can feeding human food make my dog aggressive and unhealthy?

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