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This is a list good to know for your fur buds. Both good natural treats you might not be aware of as well as quite a number of foods to know NOT to give your doggos and your kitty cats,

Natural treats for your kitties:

1. Fish – tuna or mackerel – again, as a treat
2. Cooked poultry – no spices or other added ingredients
3. Cheese – gouda is high in calcium and protein
4. Bananas – a few otherwise too high in sugar content
5. Blueberries and strawberries – again as a treat
6. Melon – cantaloupe, or watermelon – no seeds
7. Carrots – cooked, again with no additives
8. Rice – a little for digestion is okay

Natural treats for your dogs:

1. Vegetables – Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash (cooked), green beans – note: no canned vegetables (too much salt added for pets) – use no seasonings!
2. Fruits – Berries like blueberries, strawberries, apples, pears, kiwi – all in smaller bites
3. Cooked meat like chicken with no seasoning – smaller bites – NO small, brittle bones!
4. A natural rawhide alternative treat
5. Frieze-dried treats made in the USA

Please note some harmful foods for your cat as follows:

1. Onions, garlic, shallots, or chives

2. Alcohol in any form or amount

3. Grapes, raisins, currants – bad for kidneys

4. Caffeine – causes hyperactivity, possibly tremors or seizures

5. Raw meat – possible parasites /bacteria

6. Raw dough – yeast causes problems

7. Raw eggs….need to be cooked (without any seasoning)

8.Raw seafood or raw liver – again bacteria

9. Chocolate

10. Dog food – different nutritional needs

Please note some harmful foods for your canines:

1.Chocolate / Alcohol / Caffeine

2. No canned vegetables – too much salt for fur babies

3. No grapes, raisins, or currants

4. No onions, garlic, shallots, chives, or leeks

5. No bones or hard chews = too hard on teeth

6. No seasonings used in any cooked foods

7. Raw foods – potential bacteria

For more information check out Preventive Vets.com, a veterinarian group based out of Lake Forest Park, Washington who have many tips on caring for your fur pals.

More Info

See pet food labeling info “Understanding Pet Food Labels“.

For great natural USA-made pet treats see more here.

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