Today we have many ranges of specially prepared foods for dogs, because these, depending on the breed, age and characteristics will have different needs. That is why in the vast majority of cases it is avoided to give them human food. Dogs have these foods prepared for them because they have some advantages over normal food.
We will tell you some of the inconveniences when it comes to give human food to dogs that you must take into account. If you want to vary their diet, you should also do it in a progressive way, because otherwise they could have stomach problems for a while because they are not used to a new food, just as it happens to us.
The human food diet is not always going to ensure a balanced diet. An imbalance in protein or vitamins can cause health problems, and prepared dog foods are already designed to meet these needs. That is why if we do not know exactly what the nutritional needs of the dog are and how to meet them with human food, it is better to opt for specific food for dogs.
The feed does not leave too much residue on their teeth, so it helps them to keep them cleaner and without tartar. Human foods are always going to leave more remains, and in dogs that have bad teeth we will have to take care of them much more, so feed and those treats that help them clean their teeth while chewing are recommended.
On the other hand, in human food we often provide them with bones. If these are cooked they will have more chances of splintering, and therefore to harm them. We must avoid this at all costs, as they can be very dangerous. In any case, we can give them to you without cooking.