We’ve all heard the numerous myths and unconfirmed facts about certain dog treats. But do we know for certain what is actually edible for our furry friends?

Here at Cooka’s Cookies, we ensure the absolute best for our pooches and we want to help all of our lovely customers ensure they’re feeding their dogs the best and most well-balanced diet.

Is chocolate really poisonous for dogs?

In short, the answer is YES!

Chocolate is indeed poisonous to dogs, however, the total danger it has depends on the type of chocolate, the amount consumed and the breed and size of your dog.

We were all told as children not to feed dogs chocolate because it would poison them. But why is it so bad for them?

Well, chocolate contains a toxic component called theobromine, which dogs take a long time to metabolize in comparison to humans. The slow process allows toxic levels to build up in their system and if digested in large amounts can cause an irregular heartbeat, internal bleeding and a heart attack.

A small amount of chocolate will likely result in a bad stomach but it’s safe to say we wouldn’t want to juggle with our dog’s well-being!

Human food is bad for dogs

If you take a look back, human food was the only source of food that dogs could actually eat. Therefore, completely natural food without any added salt, seasoning, sugar and various other ingredients are completely fine. Sadly, it is the ingredients that we add to make our food yummy for us, that makes it unfit for our pets.

However, meat, vegetables, grains, yogurt, cheese and virgin oils are all suitable ingredients for a healthy pet’s diet. Just make sure you leave the condiments out for your two-legged family members.

Vitamin C is the answer to all our dog’s vitamin needs

For us humans, Vitamin C is crucial to our diet to help us feel our best. However, unlike humans, dogs actually produce their own vitamin C and if they have too much it can cause serious complications.

Any source of Vitamin C supplements that are given to our pets can lead to kidney and/or liver malfunctions or failure.

Corn is a source of many excellent nutrients for dogs

Corn may seem like an easy treat to include with your dog’s dinner, but there are some down-sides to including too much corn in your pooches’ diet!

Firstly, corn is not easily digested by some breeds and corn used in certain dry foods is often a lower grade (feed-grade) which can be contaminated.

Secondly, corn can cause allergies in some dogs. If your fur baby has problems with allergies and is on a corn-based dry food diet, try to give your pooch at least 30 days off this feed and replace it with a meat, vegetable and fat based diet. You may see a massive difference in your dog’s well-being!

Feeding your dogs raw eggs gives them a shiny coat

We will admit, the idea isn’t without merit; eggs do in fact contain lots of protein, fat and vitamins, all essential to hair growth and skin health.

One of those vitamins is biotin, which is significant for cell growth and fatty-acid metabolism.

The reason why it is best to serve them raw is because cooking will do away with the avidin and may also take away vital vitamins from the eggs. An egg is a good source of protein and other nutrients, but even better in promoting a shiny coat are those tiny super-seeds Cooka uses in all her treats.

Linseed, hemp seed and chia seeds all have lots of great advantages for dogs. They are a perfect source of fibre and Omega 3 fatty acids, known to improve digestive function and heart health and may be helpful in preventing diseases such as bowel cancer, diabetes and arthritis!

If you would like more information about our delicious doggy treats or what we include in our recipes, please get in touch with us TODAY!