Happy Holidays from Your Dog’s Best Friend! If you want to treat your best bub this holiday season, we offer you some unexpected treats to sneak.
We can’t promise your pup will be interested in all of these options, but they are all safe options. As with any diet, everything listed here is intended to be used in moderation. All of the foods mentioned must be the plain version without any added ingredients. This is an extremely important detail to double check before treating your pup!
Fruit
Pro tip: Most fruits have a high sugar content, so be conscious of quantity.
Apples
Bananas – Magnesium, potassium, biotin, fiber
Blackberries – Superfood
Blueberries – Superfood, antioxidants
Coconut (meat and oil) – Good for skin and coat
Mango – Fiber
Oranges – Vitamin C
Peaches - Fiber
Pineapple
Strawberries
Watermelon – Vitamins C and B-6, beta carotene, and an antioxidant called Lycopene.
Pro tip: Watermelon is extremely high in moisture which is great for dehydrated doggos!
Vegetables
Asparagus
Broccoli
Carrots – Great for eye health!
Celery
Corn – Protein, linoleic acid, and fiber
Cucumbers – Vitamin K
Green beans – Calcium, iron, and vitamin K
Green peas – Beta carotene, B vitamins, zinc, iron, and potassium
Mushrooms
Pumpkin – Fiber, vitamin A, C, and E, iron, potassium
Spinach – Iron, vitamin K, and a variety of antioxidants
Zucchini
Grain/Nuts/Legume
Cashews – Calcium, protein, magnesium, and a handful of important antioxidants
Oatmeal (made with water as many dogs do not digest lactose well) – Easy to digest, good for upset stomachs
Peanut butter (no added salt or sugar) – Protein and healthy fats, vitamins B and E
Popcorn – Fun occasional treat
Potatoes (cooked)
Sweet potatoes – Fiber, antioxidants, and potassium
White rice – Easy to digest, good for upset stomachs
Meat/Fish
Pro tip: Never give your dog cooked chicken/turkey bones, as they can break into sharp pieces and injure or perforate the dog’s mouth or digestive system.
Beef – High protein
Chicken – Lean, high protein
Eggs (cooked eggs only) – High protein
Pork (unsalted, does not include bacon or processed ham)
Salmon (cooked and boneless only) – Omega-3 fatty acid
Shrimp (cooked with shell and tail removed) – Phosphorus and vitamin B-12
Turkey – High protein
Dairy
Cheese (in small quantities)
Disclaimer – this is not medical advice, check with your veterinarian before introducing new foods to any animal.
