Carrots are very rich in vitamins and if you teach your dog early on, they can become a great treat "substitute". Steve feeds Andy baby carrots instead of biscuits as a treat.

Dogs lack the enzyme required to digest the lactose in milk and cheese. Cottage cheese however contains only very small amounts of lactose and it is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, protein and vitamins.

Bananas make a great snack for dogs. Whenever Steve peels one, he can't get Andy off his side... Just feed them in moderation because they contain a lot of sugar (which can lead to constipation - and obesity).

Liver is very nutritious for your dog but it should be fed in moderation to avoid hypervitaminosis A (excessive accumulation of a vitamin A). Most other organ meats, like hearts and gizzards, are nutritionally more like muscle meats and can be fed in greater quantity.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as chard, kale, dandelion and mustard greens are a great addition to your dogs diet. They contain plenty of vitamins, minerals and they have been found in some studies to prevent or retard the growth of some cancers in dogs. Many veggies can be served raw, lightly steamed or in juice form. Since dogs have short digestive tracts, you may want to puree or steam the vegetables to enable your dog to digest them better. Stay away from nightshade vegetables as some say they can cause skin problems. Members of the nightshade family include: eggplants, green peppers potatoes, onions (toxic to dogs), chives (toxic to dogs), garlic (toxic to dogs) and tomatoes. You should also avoid spinach due its high oxalic content (which can lead to kidney stones and a depletion of calcium in the body) as well as artichokes and legumes.

There are a lot of different opinions out there on whether the yolks in raw eggs contain enough biotin to make up for what the raw egg whites destroy. Steve does feed whole raw eggs to Andy because they are very nutritious and the egg shell is a good source of calcium. He only feeds fresh eggs from a reputable source in order to minimize the risk of any potential bacteria contamination.

see Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.

Fresh fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. If you use canned fish, make sure you clean it thoroughly under running water to get rid of any of the salt or oil that is usually added to the can. Some types of fish may contain high levels of mercury, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), dioxins and other environmental contaminants. For this reason, only use fish that comes from clean waters. Further, potential exposure to some contaminants can be reduced by removing the skin and surface fat from these fish before feeding. Steve does not feed fish bones and he never feeds any fresh salmon.

Most people know about the benefits of fish-oil to humans, but only few know that it is also great for dogs. Veterinarians first used fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids to treat allergies in dogs but now recommend it for a wide variety of conditions ranging from arthritis, high cholesterol to kidney disease. It also improves your dog's coat and helps to prevent skin allergies. If you use fish oil capsules that are intended for human consumption, you can give larger dogs a capsule or two (depending on the dosage) and puncture a capsule to squeeze some of the contents into the food of smaller dogs. Before dosing your dog with fish oil meant for humans or pets, consult your vet with regard to dosage.

Oats are are a very nutritious and gluten-free grain with significant levels of thiamine and vitamin E.

Raw lean meat is a great source of protein and other vital nutrition for your dog. Examples are chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, goat, duck and so on. Avoid pork. Since there is always a risk of bacteria contamination when feeding raw, Steve only uses human-grade meat to minimize any potential exposure.

Salad is a great source of vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Salad also helps your dogs digestion and it softens its stool. Just like with dark green leafy vegetables, you may want to puree the salad to enable your dog to digest it better.