Whether it’s human or dog food, whole-natural ingredients are the buzz in healthy nutrition. While many veterinarians would rather see dogs eat food made specifically for them, there are on-trend human foods that are great as a treat or as an addition to your pet’s food.
Dogster asked clinical pet nutritionist and expert with Bow Wow Labs Johnna Devereaux and Minnesota shelter veterinarian Dr. Julie Steller about seven common trending food items that we can feed our pups.
Peanut Butter
Johnna says peanuts are full of antioxidants like manganese and vitamins E and B. They also contain Omega-6 fatty acids, which may help lower cholesterol levels. There’s no question dogs go crazy for peanut butter, but Dr. Steller says to be careful. “Don’t use a brand with xylitol in it. Check the ingredients.”
How to feed: Peanut butter is high in calories, so use it in moderation. Our pet nutrition expert says to make peanut butter last longer, “Puree it with a frozen banana, fill a favorite toy and freeze it. Moderation is key, so feed it sparingly.”
#trending: All-natural peanut butters are all the rage. These typically have just peanuts or peanuts and salt (feed the one without the salt) and need to be refrigerated.
Dog products spreading the peanut butter:
- Polkadog Wonder Nuggets
- Bocce’s Bakery Peanut Butter & Banana Biscuits
- Zuke’s Mini Naturals Peanut Butter and Oats Recipe
- Old Mother Hubbard Mini Soft and Tasty Peanut Butter and Bacon Flavored Biscuits
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