Fast food often contains high levels of sodium, which can lead to sodium poisoning in dogs. Image: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels
Can I feed my dog McDonald’s?
If you must give your dog McDonald’s, choose options with healthy proteins and less fat, salt, and processed carbs.
Fast food often contains high levels of sodium, which can lead to sodium poisoning in dogs. Image: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels
McDonald’s is not a healthy choice for dogs (or most humans for that matter)
It’s high in fat, carbs, and salt, which isn’t ideal for dogs.
Dogs need a diet rich in protein and moderate in fat, along with whole grains and veggies.
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Dog food is specially balanced to meet their nutritional needs.
Feeding dogs McDonald’s is usually an occasional thing, not a main meal replacement.
If you must give your dog McDonald’s, choose options with healthy proteins and less fat, salt, and processed carbs.
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What’s so bad about giving dogs McDonald’s?
Some McDonald’s foods can be dangerous for dogs.
Onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and are found in many McDonald’s items.
Even a small amount of these can harm dogs.
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Fast food often contains high levels of sodium, which can lead to sodium poisoning in dogs.
Just 1 500 mg of sodium per pound of a dog’s weight can be toxic.
It’s best to avoid high-sodium items like ketchup and pickles from McDonald’s.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
