Can I give my dog chinese food?

Getting takeout Chinese food is something many families do. It’s an easy dinner choice when you don’t feel like cooking. No doubt your dog would gladly take care of delicious leftovers, but should they?

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It’s a dilemma since Chinese food is quite filling and sometimes you cannot finish your meal. Do you share with your dog or throw all of the leftovers away? Is it really that bad to give some?

First off, dogs shouldn’t eat spicy foods or anything containing lots of sodium. Most Chinese food dishes are packed with such ingredients. Keep your pet’s life simple. Don’t let them partake.

Can I Give My Dog Chinese Food? Answer: No, not a good idea

The combination of spices, high salt, MSG and other unknowns is a recipe for doggie diarrhea. It’s also a bad feeding habit.

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Chinese Food Broken Down

The ingredients in a Chinese food dish may lead you to think that it’s not so bad for dogs. Meat is typically the main part. Most dishes also have healthy vegetables such as broccoli and snow peas.

Don’t draw a conclusion based on the obvious when it comes to Chinese food. For example, General Tso’s Chicken has too much sodium, soy sauce and chili peppers for dogs. Besides, it usually has garlic!

No Monosodium Glutamate

Another reason to avoid giving leftover Chinese food to your dog is the likelihood of monosodium glutamate (MSG). It’s terrible for pets. The big surprise is that many dog foods contain MSG (a whole other topic!).

You shouldn’t be feeding your pet dog Chinese food that’s laced with this nasty chemical. Even people should avoid it.

Key Canine Considerations

Besides the dangers of MSG, just the way Chinese food is prepared isn’t well-suited for dogs. A good percentage of the delicious dishes are deep-fried.

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This takeout pastime is a big contributor to obesity in America. If your dog is already overweight then they aren’t going to be able to shed pounds if you give them Chinese food.

Your dog may not get sick from eating Chinese. Feeding this, however, is a bad habit. Come up with healthier and more rewarding choices. You love your dog, so withhold foods that may harm them.

Consider the Consequences

Many owners give leftover Chinese food to their dogs without incident. If you limit the portion size, you may reduce the chances of noticeable side effects.

Another tip is to hold the sauce since that could be the most disruptive aspect to the canine digestive system. Of course, typical adverse effects are diarrhea.

Changes in your dog’s bowel movements are likely temporary. These symptoms, however, are a clear sign that you shouldn’t give Fido Chinese food. Avoid and be strict if you care about having a healthy dog.

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Conclusion on Chinese Food

It’s not wise, but you can selectively feed a dog small portions of non-spicy Chinese food. Make no mistake, we don’t recommend it. Your dog may get diarrhea. Sharing this human food is a bad feeding habit. It will also lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Don’t let the veggies or tofu fool you. Chinese cuisine isn’t good for dogs. This is true even though you may not see harm afterwards.

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