Digging Dogs
ELENA ISABEL ECCLESTON
Left: On the left is a Black Lab relaxing in the dirt. Center: In the center are 2 baby
huskies. Right: On the right there is a German Shepherd laying in the grass.
Things You Might Wonder About Dogs
Do you have a dog at
home? Do you know what a
dog can eat, the body parts of
a dog, the kinds of wild dogs,
or kinds of pet dogs? If you
don’t let me tell you about it.
Other than meats and just
d o g fo o d , yo u c a n a d d
nutrients to your dog’s meal,
such as fruits. Fruits do not just
give us nutrients, they also give
dogs nutrients. Do you know
those delicious blueberries that
you were just eating about a
week ago? Well you can also
share them with your dogs.
Dogs love blueberries. They
love the juiciness inside of the
blueberries. Another fruit that
a lot of dogs love is apple
slices. Apple slices are very
good for a dog, but maybe not
for his/her everyday meal.
Orange slices are also fine for
your dogs. Raspberries are
also a dogs favorite, because of
the juiciness inside.
Food That Is Safe
Dogs do not just eat dog
food, they can also eat human
food like meat. One of the
meats that is safe for dogs is
salmon. Salmon does not hurt
dogs at all. The salmon that
your dog eats should be
boneless, or else your dog may
choke! Another meat that your
dogs can have is cooked
chicken. Again, if your dogs
eat the bones he/she may
choke!
crispy and sweet. And dogs do
love that taste! Cooked sweet
potatoes are pretty good for
your dog, they do not hurt.
Vegetables are good for your
dog so you can try something
new and put vegetables in
your dog’s meal.
Peanut butter is a healthy
snack that you can give your
dog. You can buy Kong balls
for your dog, put the peanut
butter inside, and your dog
will be distracted. Flax seeds
are another source of snack
for your dog. Flax seeds are
very healthy for your dog’s
coat. Cheese is a very good
snack for your dog. It helps
keep their bones strong.
Oatmeal is good for your dog
because it helps them stay
healthy. Yogurt is a healthy
Dogs love vegetables, like
baby carrots. Baby carrots are
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