Is it okay to feed my pet table scraps or "people" food?

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Is it okay to feed my pet table scraps or "people" food?

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We agree with veterinarians who strongly believe that feeding pets table scraps or "people" food can lead to excesses or deficiencies of nutrients in your pet's diet which over time may result in health problems. Here are some approved, low-calorie treats for healthy pets or pets that are on a weight-loss formula:

Treats for pets fed Science Plan™ foods:

1/4 cup of carrots - 17 calories
1/4 cup of green beans - 9 calories
1/4 apple - 12 calories

Treats for pets fed Prescription Diet™ r/d™ or w/d™ weight loss foods:

1/4 cup of carrots - 17 calories
1/4 cup of green beans - 9 calories
1/4 apple - 12 calories
10 kibbles of Prescription Diet r/d Canine dry - 4 calories
10 kibbles of Prescription Diet r/d Feline dry - 6 calories

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