Sure, don’t give dogs twinkies, but for that matter, don’t give humans twinkies either. The idea makes it seem like dogs are aliens or something. Dog food ingredients are usually meat, grain and veggies, just like our meals. Food that is healthy for you is healthy for your dog, and vice versa.
I mean… Setting aside the usual lists of dangerous stuff. Macadamia nuts, garlic, chocolate to name a few. Wholesome commonplace foods are fine. Skipping the ultra processed stuff packed with emulsifiers and additives is just good advice for man and beast
I don’t disagree with your general point, but just as an aside: dogs can safely eat large amounts of chocolate. I panicked when my dog ate some but then when I looked it up, I learned that a 30-pound dog can eat a full-size bar of milk chocolate without suffering any symptoms. Onions and garlic are also only dangerous in very large amounts, although I don’t recall the specific numbers.
My dog was so sick he required hospitalization when he discovered and devoured the stash of dark chocolate I thought was out of his reach.
I’m sorry that happened to your dog. Dark chocolate is different - it has a lot more of the chemical that is poisonous to dogs. Even then, your dog must have eaten a lot.
I love dogs. Some human food is fine for them. Other human food can kill them. It’s your responsibility to educate yourself as to which ones are which.
Saying “food that is healthy for you is healthy for your dog” is absolutely not true, there are plenty of fruits & vegetables that are great for people, but terrible for dogs. For example, this article lists 19 fruits & veggies that are harmful for dogs - https://iheartdogs.com/10-veggies-fruits-that-are-harmful-to-dogs/
