Vegetable oil won’t harm dogs if they get a bit. Image: cottonbro studio/Pexels
Can I cook homemade dog food using vegetable oil?
Vegetable oil won’t harm dogs if they get a bit. Dogs usually prefer animal fats. Too much fat can lead to problems like obesity.
Vegetable oil won’t harm dogs if they get a bit. Image: cottonbro studio/Pexels
Cooking often uses vegetable oil. It’s in many things.
You might think, “Is it okay for my dog?”
You could give it without knowing.
The good news: It’s usually safe for dogs.
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Is vegetable oil harmful to dogs?
Vegetable oil won’t harm dogs if they get a bit.
It’s mainly made from plant oils like canola or sunflower.
It might even be in your dog’s food. But, there’s something to keep in mind.
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Dogs usually prefer animal fats. Too much fat can lead to problems like obesity.
High fat can cause pancreatitis, a painful issue.
The pancreas gets inflamed and causes pain, weakness, and diarrhea.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
