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Old February 5th 09, 12:05 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
FurPaw
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Default Feeding dogs leftovers - good or bad idea?

elegy wrote:
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:10:27 -0700, FurPaw
wrote:

wrote:

Thoughts?

Feeding leftovers can become a recipe for a fussy eater. (Are
you feeding me THAT today? I want something diiiiffffrnt! BTDT,
got the T-shirt, the bumper sticker, the mug...)

If your dog is eating and thriving without human food scraps,
count your blessings!


ime, it depends on the dog. my dogs get plenty of table scraps. they
are the polar opposite of fussy eaters.


That's why I said _can_. I've had dogs develop into finicky
eaters (Chihuahuas) and a dog who will eat anything, regardless
of what tasty morsel accompanied his last meal (Lab).

feeding leftovers is fine provided they're healthy appropriate foods
for dogs to be eating and are given in moderation. and as long as the
extra calories are accounted for.


Yep.

FurPaw


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