Giving Dogs People Food May Actually be Good For Them

Pets everywhere get excited because giving dogs people food may actually be good for them!

According to USA TODAY, A new study found that giving your dogs table scraps can actually be good for them. But before you start chucking them all the leftovers from your fancy dinner party, there's a catch. The scraps have to be non-processed. So, say goodbye to your beloved Hot Pockets and hello to wholesome meals made from scratch.

Researchers looked at the diets of over 8,500 young dogs and asked their owners about any health issues they had. They found that 20% of the dogs ended up with digestive problems. Things likes vomiting, diarrhea, and a lack of appetite. However, dogs that ate table scraps were 23% less likely to suffer from these problems. So, it looks like your dog might enjoy a home-cooked meal as much as you do.

But it's not just human food that can benefit your pup. Puppies that ate things like meat, fish, and eggs a few times a month were 22% less likely to experience digestive problems. The key here is to avoid processed food, be it for you or your furry friend.

However, it's not all good news. The study also found that there is one thing that is even worse for your dog's digestive system than dry food. Look out for rawhide chews. Dogs that were given rawhide chews as puppies were 117% more likely to end up with digestive issues. So, if you're looking to give your dog a treat, maybe steer clear of rawhide and try for something a little more natural.

So, the next time you're faced with a plate of unappetizing greens, just remember: your dog might thank you for it someday.

Real pets, fictional pets, we love them all.   Most humans tend to love animals.  There's a reason dogs are called man's best friend.

You can talk to your pet and they won't talk back.  They love you unconditionally and they show you.  They make the cutest little faces that melt your heart.

When we lose a pet, it's like losing a member of the family, well it is losing a member of the family.  They become your children, siblings to your kids, they're one of us.

When we came across this list of fictional pets, we had to share.  Ranker recently put a list together of some of the cutest fictional pets on the big screen and television over the last several decades, that you wish were your own.

There are far too many to share here, so you can see all of the adorably famous pups and pets here.  I went ahead and chose the top 15 based off of my discussion with my co worker Joe.

We were both surprisingly passionate about these on screen animals.  I got especially pulled in seeing Shadow from Homeward Bound:  The Incredible Journey.  My kids refuse to watch movies that aren't in HD, so I forget about some of my own childhood favorites.

Clearly from my list, you'll see I prefer dogs.  I did rank these in order of my personal favorites.  Tell us yours in the comments.

By the end of this list, you'll see this movie is a favorite of mine.  Chance was so loveable and playful and always getting into trouble.

Garfield's attitude was my favorite.  Not a care in the world.  Just give him some lasagna.

Sweet and innocent just like little Timmy.  One of my all time favorites growing up.

Seriously?  What's not to love about Tigger!  So much energy.  All. The. Time.  Maybe we should change the term to "Big Tigger Energy"

St. Bernard's are enormous and I'm not sure how I would do with a dog this size in real life.  But, his cuddly face and antics are adorable.

My mom dressed up as Clifford for a book fair when I was in 4th grade.  I always remember that and think that's why he stands out.

Another family reference here.  My brother's all time fave.  Abu is loyal and a true sidekick.

His love for Elroy and George is unmatched.  The way he said "I ruv roo, Reorge."  Aww so cute!

The excitement Dino has greeting Fred is very similar to my dog after going 30 minutes without seeing me.

It's like he's so ugly he's cute, if that makes sense.  But, it would be fun to have a little Gizmo running around.  Not so sure the dog would enjoy it.

Pascal always keeps us laughing.  Good to have around.

I mean what is better than a pet that flies and breathes fire?

Lovable old Comet.  One of my favorite shows growing up.  He was always there to listen, even though he couldn't talk back.  More people should take a page out of Comet's book.

Oh my gosh, Gus Gus!  His little face.  I love him more than Cinderella.

Old and wise.  Man's best friend.  I absolutely love Shadow.