There are tons of recipes for home cooked dog food online, but you should definitely ask your veterinarian before sharing human foods with your dog. Do your research and determine which foods are healthy and which are toxic. Avoid artificial flavors, preservatives, additives, and anything that isn’t whole, natural, and organic. Wash all foods, too, as they may be treated with pesticides or herbicides. It’s best to get food from a place that you trust to not treat food with chemicals, as these are toxic to dogs.

Ask your veterinarian or nutritionist about appropriate amounts of foods to serve your dog. Some healthy foods are not good in large quantities. Blueberries, for example, are great for dogs and full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Too many of them, however, can cause a tummy ache and diarrhea.

It is important to note that some veterinarians believe that cooking food destroys some of the valuable nutrients that the ingredients contain, even though it kills some of the potentially harmful bacteria. Again, do your research. It is up to you to make appropriate decisions about what your dog eats based on your own knowledge and the knowledge of experts that you trust.