As much as we know we shouldn’t, it’s easy to fall for the puppy dog eyes, dropping a treat or two for your furry friend.
UK households have been urged to never feed their dogs three common and popular barbecue foods. As much as we know we shouldn’t, it’s easy to fall for the puppy dog eyes, dropping a treat or two for your furry friend.
Though most BBQ food can be made to be pet-friendly, not all of it is. To ensure our furry friends can get involved in the family fun, Simon Booth, Director and dog expert at Green Pantry , explains the things to keep in mind this summer when bringing your dog to a BBQ.
Simon said: “Ketchup is the nation's favourite condiment, so it’s no surprise it's a BBQ essential. It’s often not something we consider to be toxic to dogs, as tomatoes are a safe food for them in moderation; however, due to the salt, sugar and often xylitol content, it can be dangerous to your pet.”
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Discussing onions, Simon said: “A favourite for on top of burgers and hot dogs, or as part of a veggie skewer, onions can be toxic to dogs even in small amounts.
“Though they may seem innocent, onions are toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal issues and even lead to further damage to your dog's health.” Simon also issued a warning over chicken legs.
He said: “Chicken is often a staple part of our dogs' diets and is known to be a safe food for them, however, chicken on the bone, like legs or thighs, should be avoided.
“Though dogs can safely be given certain uncooked bones (like beef, lamb or venison) to chew on, giving them cooked bones, or any type of chicken bones, can be dangerous as they are more likely to break into smaller pieces and cause damage internally.
“Instead of these, involve your dog in the BBQ food by putting aside designated food for your dog that you know is safe for them to eat and hasn’t been contaminated with anything they cannot eat.”
