Why You Shouldn’t Feed Animals Table Scraps

Why You Shouldn’t Feed Table Scraps to Animals 🐕🚫

It’s tempting to share leftovers — but human food ≠ pet food. What’s tasty for us can be dangerous or even toxic for strays.

⚠️ Why “people food” is harmful:

❌ Salt, fat, spices — overload the liver
❌ Onion and garlic — toxic for dogs and cats
❌ Fried, greasy food — causes pancreatitis
❌ Sweets — disrupt metabolism
❌ Bones — can splinter and injure the gut
❌ Chocolate, grapes, raisins — poisonous!

🚫 Dangerous “treats” to avoid:

Food Item	Why It’s Unsafe
Chicken bones	Sharp splinters = internal injury
Fried potatoes	Too oily, causes stomach issues
Chocolate	Contains theobromine = toxic
Salty fish	Overloads kidneys
Sausages, cold cuts	Spices, fats, preservatives
Onion, garlic	Can cause anemia

✅ Safe options:

Pet-specific dry or wet food
Boiled lean meat (no salt or seasoning)
Plain rice or buckwheat
Vegetables like carrots or pumpkin
For cats — some boneless boiled fish
Clean water

🧡 Food is care —

but right food is responsible care 🐾