A mix of soft-boiled rice mixed with small portions of boiled potatoes and a little bit of ghee is a simple meal perfect for stray dogs. Stick to simple boiled foods like rice, potatoes and eggs. This is why you need to be careful before feeding them leftovers. Masala-filled, oily food can often be harmful to animals. It can dramatically escalate the blood pressure in the dog’s body, which could result in the failure in the functioning of various vital organs and the nervous system. Theobromine, a chemical found in chocolates is especially harmful to our canine friends. Ensure you clean and maintain the water bowl, to avoid moss or mosquitoes due to stagnant water.Īvoid chocolate and other sweetened treatsĪrtificial sweeteners found in treats like candies, biscuits and chewing gums can cause life-threatening complications among animals. Alternatively, you can also carry a bowl and a water bottle with you and pour them some after feeding.Īvoid giving them ice-cold or hot water. You can leave a bowl of water either outside your house or on the streets for the stray animals. If you have pets at home, make sure to pick a spot a little further away from home to avoid any commotion between the animals. This not only helps the animals know where they’ll be getting food every day but also builds a sense of discipline in them as they begin to form a routine.

When you quit feeding them all of a sudden, the animals, especially younger puppies and kittens become clueless about how to get food as they grow dependent on you.Ĭhoose a spot and feed them at the same place every day If you don’t plan to be consistent, it is better to not start at all. If you start feeding stray animals, remain consistent

While many people volunteer as part of organisations or on a personal level to feed stray animals and take care of them, it’s important to know the basic dos and don’ts before choosing to feed strays. Most animals on the streets depend on humans around them for sustenance. Like us, the lives of stray animals have also been affected during the pandemic.

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