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Can dogs eat Khoya?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat khoya? Yes, khoya can be given to dogs, but it would be best if it is homemade. Some types of store-bought khoya contain harmful ingredients such as detergent and urea. Others even contain vegetable fats that are laden with heavy metal contaminants.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Khoya is loaded with vitamin D and calcium essential for bone growth and formation in dogs.
  • Vitamin K and riboflavin are also abundant in khoya. Both are important for regulating blood circulation.

Risks

health-risks
  • Khoya is high in fats and calories since it is commonly made with full-fat milk. Allowing dogs to overeat this dairy food could lead to obesity and pancreatitis.
  • Khoya is also used to make sweets; its high sugar content is unhealthy for dogs.
  • Some store-bought khoya are reported to be adulterated with harmful ingredients such as detergent and urea. Some contain vegetable fats that are laden with heavy metal contaminants.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • If your dog has sneakily eaten some khoya, he is most likely going to be ok. However, khoya is not recommended to be given to dogs as treat.

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