It’s always tempting to give table scraps to your dog especially if you have plenty of leftover food. But before you actually fill your pet’s food bowl with table scraps, think carefully. While there is no actual prohibition when it comes to feeding scraps to dogs, you should make sure that what you’re offering to your dog does not contain something that can cause harm to your pet. Garlic, onion, cooked bones, etc. can be harmful to your pet. Make an effort to know which foods should not be given to dogs.

Even if you think that the food you have prepared for the human members of the pack is healthy and nutritious, this does not always hold true for your canine buddy. Table scraps usually lack the essential nutrients needed by your dog, eventually leading to a pet that is malnourished.

Consult your Omaha, NE veterinarian the Omaha Animal Medical Group for nutritional advice, especially if you notice any changes in your pet's health.