Personally, I think the whole idea of 'people food' vs 'dog food' is just something stuck in everyones heads by the pet food industry. There just real food and processed food. Feeding your chis real food is a great way to go if you take the time to learn what is a healthy diet for a dog.
I keep kibble down for Sugar to snack on but he is fed twice a day homecooked meals. I make beef and chicken stews for him which he just loves. He also gets various fresh fruits and veggies for snacks adn yogurt and cheese occasionally. There are several good lists available online for foods that are not safe for dogs. You do need to add some calcium to balance out the meat. (I add 1/2tsp of ground egg shell per lb of meat). Do not add any salt/pepper, etc. And be sure that they meat you use is chemical free. I also give him leftover meats and veggies if cooked pretty plainly. Sugar loves omelets for breakfast.... LOL But all in all, if you consider how 'healthy' the food is, feeding your chi real foods is great for them. Michelle and Sugar Booger --- In [email protected], "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If he truly is underweight, I would get him on a good high protein dog food. Personally, and some may scream NO at this, but personally, if one is underweight and is otherwise eating his regular food, a few tasting of your meals can help add weight. Now, I want to clarify this before anyone jumps down my throat, lol. First, if he isn't eating a reasonable amount of his own, don't give him yours or you are asking for a spoilt baby that wont eat what is good for him. Second, make sure whatever you do give is not on the list of no nos for dogs....you need to educate yourself on what human foods can be toxic for dogs. and Finally, do not make a meal of it for him...just some fattening up treats. I personally do not allow my chis human foods, but if Pepper (who has problems keeping weight on) is getting underweight, imo, a few hot dogs for the whole bunch are in order, lol. > > Marsha > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
