Instead of giving your dog a potato chip for a special treat, there’s actually better food to offer them.
Here are some superfoods your dog can eat:
Blueberries
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. They also contain fiber and vitamins C & E. You can buy this berry fresh or frozen. You can sprinkle a few berries into their food in the morning to sweeten up their breakfast!
Watermelon
Your dog will love this sweet and refreshing snack! Watermelons are full of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and amino acids. This fruit is good for your dog’s digestive health, as well as their liver and kidneys since it contains mostly water. Before you give them a piece, make sure to remove seeds and the rind.
Carrots
Carrots contain fiber, vitamins C & K, and carotenoids. These ingredients are good for your dog’s overall health. If you have a small dog, cut the carrot into small pieces. If you have a big dog, you cut bigger pieces or give them a whole baby carrot.
Sweet potato
This vegetable is great for your dog’s immune system. Sweet potatoes contain antioxidants, and are high in vitamins A & C. You can either give the vegetable to your dog cooked or raw.
Pumpkin
Pumpkins are high in fiber, carotenoids, potassium, and vitamin C. This food is great for your dog’s digestive health. You can buy a whole pumpkin, just make sure to remove the seeds, or you can buy canned pumpkin. Make sure the canned pumpkin is plain, and has no additives.
Fish
This can include sardines, anchovies, or cooked salmon. These are a great source of protein! Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which helps keep your dog’s skin and hair healthy. If you choose to buy sardines or anchovies in a can, it’s best if you buy them in water rather than in oil.
Kale
Other than having a lot of vitamins, such as A, E, & C, kale has antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties. You can shred the leaves into small pieces for your dog to try. Kale doesn’t really have a lot of flavor, so your dog may not be willing to try this superfood.
Cucumber
This is a great crunchy snack that contains vitamins A & K, and it’s made of 96% water. You can cut it up into pieces for them, so it’s easier to chew, or if your dog is big then you can give them a full slice.
Bone broth
This type of broth contains a protein called collagen, which is great for your dog’s hair, skin, and joints. In order to upset your dog’s stomach, you should give them a healthy amount of bone broth. To determine this, you can use this formula: 1oz=10lbs. So if your dog weighs between 10-20lbs, you can give them 1-2oz of broth. If your dog is between 50-60lbs, you can give them 5-6oz of broth. You get the idea.
Green beans
Green beans are full of essential vitamins and minerals that are great for your dog’s health. You can give them to your dog as a small snack, or use it as a food topper. Your dog can eat these beans raw or cooked.
These foods can be given to your dog as a treat alternative, or as a topper to their food.