{"id":160609,"date":"2022-08-25T12:22:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T12:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-08-26T07:37:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T07:37:47","slug":"how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How much oatmeal can I give my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#How_much_oatmeal_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much oatmeal can I give my dog?\">How much oatmeal can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Is_oatmeal_or_rice_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?\">Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#How_much_oatmeal_is_good_for_a_dog\" title=\"How much oatmeal is good for a dog?\">How much oatmeal is good for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Is_regular_oatmeal_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is regular oatmeal good for dogs?\">Is regular oatmeal good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#How_do_I_add_oatmeal_to_my_dogs_food\" title=\"How do I add oatmeal to my dogs food?\">How do I add oatmeal to my dogs food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_oatmeal_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my dog oatmeal everyday?\">Can I feed my dog oatmeal everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Why_is_rice_not_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is rice not good for dogs?\">Why is rice not good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Is_oatmeal_good_for_dogs_to_eat\" title=\"Is oatmeal good for dogs to eat?\">Is oatmeal good for dogs to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Whats_better_than_rice_for_dogs\" title=\"What&#8217;s better than rice for dogs?\">What&#8217;s better than rice for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#How_do_you_serve_oatmeal_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you serve oatmeal for dogs?\">How do you serve oatmeal for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-oatmeal-can-i-give-my-dog\/#Is_Rice_or_oatmeal_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is Rice or oatmeal better for dogs?\">Is Rice or oatmeal better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_oatmeal_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much oatmeal can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re eating oatmeal daily for breakfast, doesn&#8217;t mean your dog should, too. Generally, you can feed your dog <b>one tablespoon of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds of his weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-why-is-my-dog-gaining-weight-on-raw-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your question: Why is my dog gaining weight on raw food?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oatmeal_or_rice_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rice is a good choice for Asian breeds. Grains from you breed&#8217;s place of origin may simply make it easier to digest. <b>Oats, in particular, are a good choice of grain for pets, according to Dr. Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YWc5kTYFny8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_oatmeal_is_good_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How much oatmeal is good for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re eating oatmeal daily for breakfast, doesn&#8217;t mean your dog should, too. Generally, you can feed your dog <b>one tablespoon of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds of his weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_regular_oatmeal_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is regular oatmeal good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>plain oatmeal is healthy for dogs, it&#8217;s best to serve it in moderation. Try adding a small spoonful to your dog&#8217;s regular food, or serve up a scoop for breakfast once in a while. Never feed dogs flavored oatmeal or oatmeal with additives. Check with your veterinarian before feeding oatmeal to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_oatmeal_to_my_dogs_food\"><\/span>How do I add oatmeal to my dogs food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Feed Your Dog Oatmeal<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook it. Cook oatmeal before giving it to your dog instead of feeding them raw oats.<\/li>\n<li>Whole grains are better. Only serve your dog oatmeal made from whole grain oats.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to the basics.<\/li>\n<li>Keep portions small.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use it as a meal replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_oatmeal_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog oatmeal everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re eating oatmeal daily for breakfast, doesn&#8217;t mean your dog should, too. Generally, <b>you can feed your dog one tablespoon of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds of his weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_rice_not_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is rice not good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs do no not digest rice too well. It takes a lot of work for the body to break down. Rice is a carbohydrate and we know dogs have little nutritional requirement for carbohydrates in their diet. <b>White rice has a high glycemic index, meaning it will cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-rice-not-good-for-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Why is rice not good for dogs?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-rice-not-good-for-dogs.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-rice-not-good-for-dogs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-rice-not-good-for-dogs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-rice-not-good-for-dogs-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oatmeal_good_for_dogs_to_eat\"><\/span>Is oatmeal good for dogs to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain oatmeal is safe for your dog to eat. Oatmeal provides lots of fiber, as well as some vitamins and minerals (30). As with all foods, you should feed oatmeal to your dog in moderation to prevent him from gaining weight (4).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_better_than_rice_for_dogs\"><\/span>What&#8217;s better than rice for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foods that can be used as a substitute for rice include potatoes, sweet potatoes, tapioca, yams, amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, millet, whole grain oats, whole peas, quinoa, rye, taro, whole wheat and beans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_serve_oatmeal_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you serve oatmeal for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re eating oatmeal daily for breakfast, doesn&#8217;t mean your dog should, too. Generally, you can feed your dog <b>one tablespoon of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds of his weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Rice_or_oatmeal_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is Rice or oatmeal better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While plain oatmeal is healthy for dogs, it&#8217;s best to serve it in moderation. Try <b>adding a small spoonful to your dog&#8217;s regular food, or serve up a scoop for breakfast once in a while. Never feed dogs flavored oatmeal or oatmeal with additives. Check with your veterinarian before feeding oatmeal to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V6NrpLcwpiw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much oatmeal can I give my dog?Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?How much oatmeal is good for a dog?Is regular oatmeal good for dogs?How do I add oatmeal to my dogs food?Can I feed my dog oatmeal everyday?Why is rice not good for dogs?Is oatmeal good for dogs to eat?What&#8217;s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-much-oatmeal-can-I-give-my-dog-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160609"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160609"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193728,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160609\/revisions\/193728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}