Many pet owners ask themselves if there is any kind of food in the human diet which they can share with their Golden Retriever dog. Although most people prefer to keep their dog on regular dry dog food, there are some choices in the human diet that retrievers may enjoy, and that may actually be beneficial for them. The Golden Retriever breed, as most owners of these dogs know, has a large appetite for human attention. Sharing your food with them will be an activity they will look forward to and enjoy, as long as you are aware of what you can feed them and what you cannot.
Nutritious food, such as white meat, grains and vegetables will always be very nutritious on your dog. We are likely to think about this kind of food as human food, but they can be beneficial for many kinds of animals as well. Dogs in general have a superlative sense of smell and well developed taste buds; it should not come as a surprise to see them get excited when you have any kind of food in your hand.
If you start to notice that during your occasional trip to the refrigerator your dog follows with an eager attitude, or when you sit down the dinner table he sits right next to you like he has not eaten in ages. These are signs that your dog has developed a taste for human food, and are no longer satisfied with the dog food in his bowl. If this is the case, then you can choose to ignore him until he returns to his bowl, or feed him a home cooked meal. Making sure you are aware of he can and cannot eat.
Eggs
Feeding your dog large amounts of egg whites will create a deficiency in biotin, due to the avidin content. This is a very destructive substance. If you combine the egg whites with egg yolks, then there isn’t too much to worry about, since the amount of biotin in yolks level off the effects. Egg shells can also prove to be very nutritious for your dog because of the amount of protein. For best yield, you may try feeding your dog eggs in the shell.
Chocolate
Some of us know we should never feed chocolate to any animal. There is a substance in chocolate called bromine, which is very harmful for dogs and cats alike. Unsweetened chocolate is one of the worse things you can feed your Golden Retriever, considering the high amounts of bromine it contains. This substance can lead to serious illness and even death.
There are many other types of food that can be beneficial or harmful to the health of your Golden Retriever. It is important to do some research and know the facts. The health of your dog is serious, and should be handled as playing dog games. Consult your veterinarian for references and advice on what you can feed your dog, it will save a lot of time and money on medical expenses further down the line.
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