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Question by southernrightwhale: Is it a good idea to feed dalmatians pasta?
We are looking after my in-laws two dalmatians for a few days. My father-in-law feeds them either pasta, chicken & vegetables or rice, chicken-necks and vegetables in the evening, and pellets or pasta with wet dog food in the morning.
I am thinking that pasta can’t be very nutriotional for them, as it is just empty carbohydrates, and that potatoes or sweet potatoes would be a better alternative.
Are there any nutrional experts out there, or someone who can point me to a great website about feeding your dalmatians a healthy and balanced diet?
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by illusion_of_power17
yes
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Looks amazing and I can’t agree more
Cooking with kids is great family quality time and a lot of fun. It also teaches them to appreciate good food made with fresh ingredients
So cute . I think its important to have the fire heater in the middle of the kitchen its more feazible
The kids with the nerf guns, oh my lol! Great vid
He came off a little awkward at first but this video was really fun
Getting kids cooking is a great way to help a family bond and enjoy themselves. I remember doing it with my family when I was young.
Great for adults and kids alike yum xx
Beautiful
Why would anyone give this a Thumbs Down rating? This is a guy being a great father teaching his kids how to cook, and spending some quality time with them.
I grew up with the idea of buying fresh veggies to save money… But of course, every country is different
Processed food shouldn’t be more expensive than fresh u.u
in mauritius they are!
what kind of gas cooktop is that and where can i get one?
Where can I get that garlic crasher that Jaime always used?
Hmm I see.
depends on geo. I’m in Thailand and the same tomatoes in this video can cost up to 20 USD per kilo (or more), yes, there’s local ones that cheaper but the taste is very different (sourly). I think he’s in Japan, I’m not sure if its the same story
Really? Where in the world tomatoes are that expensive?
Love this! Oscar and Jude are awesome in the kitchen. Look at those knife skills!
Funny
beautiful! i really liked that video…great job
love cooking with kids!!!
you could always grow them… that way they’re free .. o_O
That’s not portable
that’s a regular gas hob built into the work top.
мы не используем много сахара в UK.
the first time I used knife was probably at 8.
Those kids can cook better than me.
Wow, do you not just love the haters.
its a dog, the wet dog food is enough
no
Potatoes are indeed better for dogs than pasta. I’m starring this so more knowledgeable people can come see.
Technically, it is best not to feed pets the same food people eat.
– Dog food is designed for dogs and cat food is for cats. Eating the proper diet will prevent teeth decay and worse problem.
The constant table beggar, ha. Yea, I know who can resist.
I think most dog food has pasta in it so how bad could it be?
Not a good idea to feed pasta to any dog espically as a meal – every now and then is ok a piece here& there or table scraps ( yes the bad word) but the dog gets nothing nutrionally out of it – why do they feedthem it ?? was its a vet reccomened diet ? if so I’d love to chat withtthat vet & see what planet they came from. Also dry dog food is alot healthier for dogs as it helps their teeth – wet food damages pets teeth – so they may wish to look into that too..
I prepare all of the food that my dogs eat because manufactured dog food varies wildly in quality and is not necessarily good for your pet.
Pasta is not bad for them, but I would substitute brown rice, especially if they are eating pre-made (from a box) pasta. If you MUST use pasta, use a whole-grain, less processed variety.
As a rule of thumb, dogs need 40% meat (chicken, beef, lamb, etc.), 30% starch (rice, potatoes, pasta) and 30% veggies (carrots, peas, beans). I would suggest that you not use corn as it is difficult for a dog to digest.
Never feed your dog any of the following:
Chocolate, avocados, mushrooms, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic.
there are alot of human foods that are toxic and can poison a dog…
here is a list of foods to avoid:
1. Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide poisoning)
2.Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
3. Rhubarb leaves
4. Moldy/spoiled foods
5. Alcohol
6. Yeast dough
7. Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
8. Hops (used in home brewing)
9. Tomatoes, and tomato leafs/stems
10. Broccoli (in large amounts)
11. Raisins and grapes
12. Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars
13. chocolate
14. onions
15. garlic
16. macadamia nuts
17. milk or dairy (most dogs and cats are lactose intolerant)
many of the above mentioned foods can cause kidney failure, chronic diarrhea, cardiac arrest, cramping, bloating, gas, chronic stomachaches, and other health issues
keep off this list and you should be better off…
I have heard that pasta is not healthy for dogs because it can swell up and cause them to have bloating in their stomach however I have never found any articles or text in a book that provide evidence for this claim, so I’m not sure
if you want to feed your in-laws’ dogs human food, it can actually be healthier for them than dog food; if you consult your vet first to be sure what you are feeding them is safe as well as nutritious
here is an article about dangerous foods for dogs:
http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/stor…
from my understanding most people who feed their dog human food as a vet approved diet will commonly feed their dog things like baked chicken breast off the bone, with cooked rice, and steamed vegetables (such as broccoli and carrots)…
here is a website where feeding all natural human food to your dog instead of dog food is discussed as a healthy alternative (especially for sickly or elderly dogs, or dogs with food allergies):
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/sa…
personally, unless the dog has food allergies or another health concern which caused the vet to reccommend a diet of human food, then I would just feed the dogs regular dog food, here are some articles which will help you find a more balanced diet for your in-laws’ dogs:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/category_summary.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=12&acatid=235
hope this helps!
ps, since they are not your dogs, I suggest discussing this with your in-laws before making the dietary changes, otherwise the subject could cause some ruffed feathers between you and them…really the diet that your in-laws have them on is not at all healthy for them, and I would expect them to have complications as they grow older (including premature death); however if the dogs are well loved and your in-laws aren’t doing anything illegal in their treatment of the dogs then it can be hard to talk to a person about these kinds of things (most people become very defensive); good luck