Healthy Snacks for Pets
My Service Dog, Homer, is not only a true live saver, he is the love of my life! And, like most dogs, Homer likes to eat nearly everything. Pets, in general, love to eat. That’s why Healthy Snacks for Pets are super important.
Pets are similar to people. If our pets eat the wrong types of foods and too much of them, they gain weight, experience joint pain, back pain, and have other health conditions. Want the best for your pet? Feed him or her fresh pet treats and fresh foods.
FOODS THAT MAKE HEALTHY SNACKS FOR PETS
- Tomatoes
- Fresh or Roasted Beets
- Asparagus
- Bell Peppers
- Red, yellow and orange bell peppers preferred
- Lightly steamed vs raw
- Small quantities, depending upon the size of the pet
- English peas
- Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
- Apples
- Pears
- Oats
- Cooked, not raw, without milk
- Shrimp
- Scallops, on occasion
- Eggs
- Any style EXCEPT fried
- Turkey
- Roasted, baked, poached
- Unseasoned
- Without skin
Guess what else Homer loves?! Cinnamon Oat Doggie Bones which are good for people, too. RECIPE HERE: CINNAMON OAT DOGGIE BONES
There is only one food that I ADORE that Homer doesn’t care for…. ready? ARUGULA!