Is it safe to eat dog food in regular diet? [closed]

In our animal science class, we were fed dog food (dog cookies) by our professor who claimed that if we were ever at war and had a shortage of food, we should keep water and dry dog food on hand rather than other types of food. His reasoning was that dry dog food provides all the nutrients humans need in a minimal package.

Is it safe to consume dog food in volume or regularly? Does it really keep a human in good health? What ingredients in dog food should we look out for?

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What happens when humans eat dog food?

If you just eat a little bit of dog food, probably nothing will happen. But you don't really know that for sure because dog food is not subjected to the same health and safety regulations that human food is required to have.

Can a child get sick from eating dog food?

You also don't need to worry that your child's diet is lacking or that she's craving a certain unusual nutrient. She might get a tummy ache or vomit \u2013 which is unpleasant, for sure, but not dangerous. Still, try to keep your toddler away from pet food. Chunks of dry dog food could pose a choking hazard, warns Shu.

Is dog food fit for human consumption UK?

Pet food which is made up from material of animal origin can be used by the pet food industry. It is made up by parts of animals which are surplus to human consumption needs or are not normally consumed by people in the UK.

Is it safe to eat food your dog licked?

While many owners share table scraps with their furry friends, one vet has warned of the possible health dangers if your dog shares food directly from your plate. According to Team Dogs, plates licked by dogs can harbour hidden bacteria such as salmonella which cannot be destroyed by dishwashing.

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