Your furry friend can have allergies too

It seems like common sense but you’d be surprised – most people food is not good for dogs.

This is a scene we’ve seen all too often: a cute pup sits below the dining room table in hopes for a scrap of the lasagna to fall within his reach. After a while of waiting, he begins to sit in front of his owners and pout up until the point where they toss him a piece of garlic bread to make him happy.

Cabo Dog Boutique is guilty of it too. But here are some things not always known about the implications of giving our furry friends human food.

Diabetes. Veterinarians who have been in practice for many years report a sudden increase in diabetes in dogs. It begins with cheaper alternatives to dog food that use white rice and corn as a filer. Neither are natural food options for dogs and can directly affect the blood sugar of our furry friends.

Allergies. You got it, dogs have allergies too. Do you have friends that are allergic to peanuts or almonds? Some dogs can be too. Dogs can experience internal swelling and inflammation, or severe skin irritations, if given something that they are allergic to.

If you must treat your pet to a piece of cheese or other human food every now and then, stick to these natural and healthy options (for people too!) per Nicole Pajer at Cesar’sWay.com and read more of her healthy food options for pets - Here is a few healthy dog options:

• Peanut Butter
• Cooked chicken
• Cheese
• Baby carrots
• Yogurt
• Pumpkin
• Apple slices
• Oatmeal (without artificial sweetner)

Try to resist that precious puppy face when eating. At Cabo Dog Boutique we have some great organic dog treats that will make your dog beg for more of these yummy organic dog treats and not that chicken finger. Try some Apple Crisp Dog Treats - Apple crisps are an all-natural crunchy dog treat! These are great as a dog training treat, and can easily be broken into smaller pieces. Apple crisps are naturally dehydrated and a sugar-free dog treat. Apples help maintain a healthy heart as well as being low in calories.

How Peanut Banana Bread? YUM! Cabo Dog Boutique just cannot keep this delicious dog bread in stock!  Everyone knows that dogs love peanuts, bananas and coconut. This tasty combination creates a dog treat high in protein and rich in nutrients. They contain no gluten, wheat, corn soy or artificial ingredients. Peanut Banana Bread dog treats contain all natural peanut butter, banana chunks and a touch of vanilla you’ll probably want to try yourself. Just save some for the dog. 

Peanut Banana Dog Bread Ingredients:Brown rice flour, natural peanut butter, ground oats, coconut flour, banana, egg white, molasses, flax seed, canola oil, coconut oil, vanilla, natural flavor.

So, careful when you are eating your steak dinner - don't be tempted to give to your little one - have some dog treats ready so they can enjoy yummyness too.