We’ll be gathering with friends and family to watch Super Bowl LVII and enjoy some of our favourite game foods, including chicken wings, nachos, pizza, guacamole, and chips, in just one week.
Even though it can be difficult to ignore the wagging tails and puppy dog eyes of four-legged pals during game time, knowledgeable veterinarians advise spectators to refrain from giving their pets these things that are meant for humans:
Poultry Wings
Although it is a popular source of protein for dogs and is generally regarded as safe to feed them, chicken can potentially cause an allergy in dogs with sensitive skin. Chicken wings are only secure if the outer covering is removed, particularly if it has absorbed any sauce’s potent or spicy flavors. The majority of chicken wing sauces are loaded with numerous herbs and spices that may not only irritate your dog’s nose and palate but also contain dangerous ingredients like garlic and onion powder. Finally, never give chicken bones to your pets. They may appear small and innocuous, but if they break and are swallowed at an incorrect angle, the sharp bone edge may lodge and cause a great deal of injury.
Nachos
Giving your dogs a basic tortilla chip is generally harmless, but only as an occasional, tiny nibble. Before you ever consider offering your dog any nachos, always be aware of the type you have. Nachos come in a range of flavors. As they frequently contain hazardous herbs and spices as well as a lot of salt, flavored nachos are bad for your pets. Smaller breeds of dogs are more susceptible to developing salt toxicosis since they do not have the same salt tolerance that humans do. Avoid cheese-based nacho sauces and dips in particular, as they are particularly problematic for dogs that are lactose intolerant and may cause vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
Pizza
Pizza is not a healthy option for them and should never be served as a meal, but pizza dogs can eat a small amount without experiencing any harm. The actual pizza crust can be given, although dogs with dietary restrictions regarding fat and calorie intake should not receive it. Pizza is unhealthy for dogs because the majority of the toppings could be hazardous to them. Leeks, chives, shallots, garlic, and onions can all be poisonous to dogs because they harm the membranes of their red blood cells. In large doses, pepperoni has been shown to cause salt toxicosis and gastroenteritis. Pizza sauces frequently include too many spices for dogs to safely eat, and dairy can upset a dog’s stomach if it is lactose intolerant.
Cookies
Cookies are unhealthy for dogs since they typically contain harmful main ingredients, in addition to having a lot of sugar and calories, which can eventually induce obesity. Theobromine poisoning from chocolate can result in severe vomiting and/or diarrhoea as well as stomach distress. In dogs, raisins have been linked to kidney failure. Walnuts, macadamias, and pistachios are among the nuts that are regarded as poisonous to them. Creams and toppings made of dairy products might potentially make your dog sick. Overall, giving your dog cookies like we normally do carries a lot more risk and offers no benefits. However, there are several commercially available, pet-safe cookies that may be given to your dogs as an alternative.
Sliders and Hamburgers
Your dogs will enjoy burgers and sliders as snacks as long as you give them the simplest, plainest variety possible. After properly cooking the beef and removing the cheese, onions, and condiments from your burger, you are ready to go. Make your dogs their own lean, unsalted burger patties so that you have more freedom to provide them with larger servings. Just keep in mind that they can’t have as much salt as humans do, so don’t offer them too much.
Guacamole avocados contain a chemical called persin, which, in excessive doses, is hazardous to dogs. Guacamole is a bad snack to give your dogs because of the onions, herbs, and spices that are added to the prepared avocado, so it’s best to avoid doing so. Additionally, the avocado pits present a very serious choking risk for kids.
Chili
Chili is a poor choice to be offered to your dog since it nearly always contains harmful herbs. Onion, garlic, and chilli powder all contain the chemical capsaicin, which will irritate and burn your dog’s mouth and eventually cause stomach issues like gas, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
Fried Potatoes
You can give your dog potato peels, but only in moderation; never give them frequently or in large quantities. They include oxalates, which can be problematic for your pet over time as it may result in kidney issues that manifest as crystals in their bladder or urinary system. The typical toppings and sauces that are frequently served with potato skins are just as awful as the potato skins themselves. Due to their lack of nutritional value for dogs and their high trans-fat and salt content, they are also detrimental in the same way that they are for humans.
In a Blanket with Pigs
If you are aware of how much you let your dogs eat, pigs in a blanket can be a healthy snack for them. Typically, a sausage wrapped in bacon or pastry is used to make them. It has an extremely high fat, calorie, and salt content because of these ingredients. Giving your beseeching dog too much might easily induce pancreatitis because they will find it difficult to digest the fatty foods. Obese dogs or those with dietary limitations should completely avoid this treat.
