Feeding Your Pit Bull Terrier Table Scraps: Dog Health Tip

While it is often hard to tell your Pit Bull no when he begs for
your food, you should be strong and do so. Feeding your Pit Bull
table scraps is a bad idea for several reasons. The obvious
reason is that you will be encouraging him to beg at the dinner
table, you will be feeding him an unhealthy diet which can lead
to health problems, and also teaching him that it is okay to eat
whatever he may want.

If you give in when your Pit Bull begs for your food, especially
if you are at the table, he will think that behavior is okay,
and will associate it with getting what he wants, table food.
Giving in will help reinforce bad behavior. It may be okay with
you that he begs while you eat, but can be very annoying if you
ever have dinner guests over.

Feeding your Pit Bull table food also can contribute to many
serious health problems. The food we eat is often considerably
higher in calories than what he needs to meet his nutritional
requirements, therefore leading him to be overweight. Studies
show that over half of today’s pets are considerably obese.
Obesity often causes the same health problems in animals as in
humans. Table scraps are usually low in vitamins and nutrients,
and can overload your Pit Bull’s system with fat causing stomach
and digestion problems. Many foods that we eat contain toxins
that are safe for us, but can be detrimental to your Pit Bull’s
cardiovascular system. If you still intend to feed your Pit Bull
table scraps, consult your veterinarian so he can let you know
what foods to stay away from. You will always be safer only
feeding him dog food and treats, as these are formulated
specifically for him with all of nutritional requirements in
mind.

By allowing your Pit Bull to eat food other than dog food, you
are encouraging him that it is okay to eat whatever he wants.
This can be deadly if he were to come into contact with
antifreeze, deadly household chemicals and poisons, or many
toxic plants. He doesn’t know these things are bad for him, just
that he wants to eat them. As you let him explore other foods,
he will want to taste everything he comes into contact with.

To ensure your Pit Bull’s health, you should really only feed
him food that is intended for dogs. Again, you talk to your
veterinarian, but to me, it is too risky. Your Pit Bull’s health
should be the number one priority, and just like children, he
doesn’t know what is best for him, you have to make those
decisions.