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There are more than 35 million stray dogs in India. Feeding street dogs is generous and should be followed by everyone. If we know what\u2019s the best foods for street dogs, they can be fed well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this blog,  Helplocal India- NGO Discovery platform in India – will shares some of the best foods you can feed to the stray dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that once you start feeding them, you remain consistent, because they\u2019ll be waiting for you the next day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best foods for street dogs in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 foods that are great for Indian street dogs. You may pratice their combination when feeding street dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable brand feed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several Indian brands providing dog food at reasonable prices. Some of them are quite good in nutrition. You should survey for the best affordable brands available in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are short on funds , it\u2019s a great way to responsibly feed stray dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid sweetened foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Theobromine is a chemical present in most chocolates. It\u2019s harmful for canines and therefore should be avoided at any cost. Candies and any other packaged item containing artificial sweetening should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to begin feeding street dogs, avoid sweets. These food items may result in escalated blood pressure and sometimes death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiled eggs & food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best food for street dogs is in the boiled form. Oily and masala foods can harm their digestive tracts. When feeding street dogs you can add a little bit of ghee with boiled potatoes, meat etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have budget issues the best you can do is feed street dogs with boiled eggs, chicken paws or any leftover meat item from the butcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Milk & water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When feeding small stray puppies you can give them diluted milk. Some dogs are lactose intolerant. Adding water to the milk reduces the chances of a pup getting choked due to this medical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team up with a milkman or a grocery store where they happily give you the leftover milk at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Biscuits: Best foods for street dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biscuits should never be substituted with food. They are just snacks. Don\u2019t feed street dogs with refined sugar biscuits. Get them sugar-free dog biscuits if you can afford them. There are also affordable Indian brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unflavoured, unsweetened biscuits aren\u2019t the best complete food for street dogs. Feed it as a snack when you don\u2019t have any other option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish & rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fish is a great source of essential oils. It\u2019s good for bone and neural health. If you want to start feeding street dogs in India, you may visit a local fish market. Fish heads are a great source of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t feed rotting fish to the street dogs. It may cause fatal damage to some dogs if they have weak immune systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restaurant leftovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants can be considered as a good resource of leftover foods. Mostly non-vegetarian restaurants serve boiled meat items out of which some is always discarded. You may tie-up with the owner and staff for the leftover portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiled meat is great for dogs and if you\u2019re feeding them it\u2019s good that you begin with restaurant leftovers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Milk-dipped chapatis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have leftover chapatis they may act as a food for street dogs. Dip them in milk before feeding as they\u2019ll get a bit soft and more nutritious. Keeping the milk unsweetened is preferred as refined sugar is injurious to dog health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When feeding street dogs this tip will come in handy. Chapatis are mostly available at Indian homes. If you don\u2019t have some, use bread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some bonus tips to follow when feeding street dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n