Veterinarian explains feeding your dog the right food regularly

22 News is helping to clear the shelters if you're thinking about taking home a new furry friend it's important to remember that house plants can be dangerous for Animals Jack wo with the 22 new storm team is working for you with how to protect your dogs and cats from hazards around the home many plants and foods are dangerous for your dog and if you catch it too late you may be in for a trip to the ER while giving your dog the occasional treat may seem harmless certain foods can result in irritation vomiting and diarrhea according to the pet poison helpline dogs make up 89% of pet toxin reports in Massachusetts the most common toxin fed to dogs is chocolate which is not safe to consume in any form Dr Brian Roy with the VCA Animal Hospital told 22 News poisonous foods aren't the only way people incorrectly feed their dogs lots of people come in and are feeding inappropriately or they're feeding Adult food for puppy foods and then we have to correct it uh but if you have any questions whatsoever I would just reach out to your veterinarian that's taking care of your animals while there are plenty of foods plants and other things that can be poisonous to your dog another important aspect is feeding your dog the right food on a regular basis all dog foods are not created equal some recent feeding Trends can lead to health problems dogs that consume a raw diet have higher chances of salmonella and antibiotic resistant bacteria according to to the world small animal veterinary Association one local dog owner describes the importance of feeding your dog correctly I just feel comfortable knowing that he's had a really good balanced diet and he's he's 14 years old right now and um he's doing great larger brands that are approved by wsava will be your best option for making sure your dog is appropriately fed for links to more resources on pet poisons and nutrition you can head over to our website at w wp.com working for you I'm Jack woo with the 22 new Storm Team