Home Cooked Foods for Dogs

Can I Feed My Dog Human Food?

Most foods that are good for humans are as well good for Dogs. Likewise, foods that are bad for humans are bad for dogs also. So, Yes! Feeding your dog human foods is a great idea. This gives your dog the opportunity to get fresh nutrients from a variety of meals, vegetables and great home cooked meals. 

However, there are foods and ingredients to avoid when making home made foods for your dogs.

• Diary foods (some dogs have problems digesting)
• Onions
• Raisins
• Chocolate
• Avocados
• Spices (curry, salt, etc) 
• Corn

See also Foods To and Not To Feed Your Dogs

Important ingredients to add to your dog food

• Rice (Brown Rice Preferred)
• Pasta
• Potatoes 
• Eggs
• Oatmeal
• Beef
• Fish

Some ingredients aren't harmful to dogs but should be limited. Such as butter, cooking oils.

Important nutrients to take note of are

• Protein 
• Carbohydrates
• Vegetables