Food safety

Can dogs eat table scraps?

Yes, but be careful

The problem is rarely one mouthful — it's the sauces, onion, salt and fat, and the calories nobody's counting. Keep treats to about a tenth of the day's food.

Being honest about this

Dogs differ, and amount matters — a crumb of something rich is not the same as half a packet. Treats of any kind should stay under a tenth of what your dog eats in a day. If you're unsure, your vet would far rather take the call.

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