Reasons pets should not eat people food

A recent article from www.examiner.com outlined seven reasons why pets should not be fed food intended for humans.

A recent article from www.examiner.com outlined seven reasons why pets should not be fed food intended for humans.

Among the reasons included:

  • Petfood is specially formulated for pets, so people food may cause them to miss out on nutrition;
  • Table scraps are additional empty calories, leading to pet obesity and other health problems; and
  • Some foods that are consumable by humans are toxic for cats and dogs, such as dairy products.

The best way to ensure animals get adequate nutrition is to find a quality petfood pets enjoy and stay consistent, the article recommended. 

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