Dogs can safely eat certain human foods but it is important to know which foods are unsafe for dogs. Many pet parents share human foods with their canine pals but often, these food items are seasoned heavily with salt and pepper.  Salt is known to result in salt toxicity in dogs. But what about black pepper?

Black pepper is okay to feed your dog, albeit in moderation. In small quantities, black pepper could even be beneficial to your pet. Its anti-inflammatory properties help fight free radicals and that could even have anti-cancer or anti-aging benefits.

As such, most dogs don’t enjoy the taste of black pepper. So, while it is okay to share a piece of grilled chicken seasoned with black pepper and salt with your furry pal, do not feed it in excess.

It is important that you keep your dog’s treats, especially human foods to a minimum.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.