Can my puppy eat rice and pulses? Are salty foods safe for dogs?

Yes boiled rice is absolutely fine but should be given in moderation and always mixed with other type of food. In excessive quantities could cause constipation. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Yes, do not give Rackoon any salt at all, no matter what his age. He does not need salt, and too much salt causes salt toxicity in dogs. He should never have any salty foods. Also make sure to avoid giving him fatty foods. Fatty foods cause pancreatitis in dogs, which is very serious and can be fatal. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Neither of these should be given in any significant quantity. In some dog foods, there will be small amounts of sugars and salts. However, any excessive amount of either of these can result in illnesses. Salt in large amounts is especially dangerous, as this can result in kidney issues that can be difficult to resolve.

Hello, and thanks for your question. All of these ingredients are safe for your dogs, but they are likely not "completely and balanced" and may not meet all of the nutritional needs of your dogs, especially the growing pups. I recommend feeding a high quality dog food, such as Purina, Science Diet, Hills, or Royal Canin. If these foods aren't available in your area and you need to provide homemade food, here's a helpful website to make sure their needs are met: https://www.balanceit.com Hope this helps!

Ideally you would feed your dog consistently the same dry dog food. Some dogs have a sensitive stomach and switching up food/offering table food can cause stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea), or can lead to a picky eater. Also some human foods can be toxic to dogs (raisins, grapes, and garlic and onion are not recommended). I would try to stick to a consistent dry dog food for your dog, which will also provide a more complete and balanced source of nutrition.

Hi there and thank you for using PetCoach to address your concern. I would recommend keeping Rocky on a balanced puppy food such as Royal Canin or Science Diet. If you want to cook a home diet, I recommend using ( www.balanceit.com ). Please let me know if you have any further questions and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, white rice is typically well-tolerated. You can always check the caloric content on the rice you are feeding him in combination with the caloric content of his diet to make sure that he does not get over fed and gains weight as a result. Good luck!