Top human foods commonly eaten by dogs – like sausages, biscuits, and burgers

The most common human foods eaten by dogs have been revealed – including burgers, pizzas, and hot dogs. A poll of 2,000 dog owners found 49 percent regularly catch their dog trying to eat their favourite meals – with sandwiches, sausages, and biscuits also topping the list.

The average owner catches their pooch taking things from their plate three times a week, with 42 percent claiming this problem increases during the summer due to more casual outdoor eating.

And 55 percent admit their dog is more likely to end up eating human food at an informal gathering, such as at a barbeque or the beach.

This has led to 56 percent worrying about the impact this has on their dog’s health and nutrition.

To help solve this problem, tails.com, which commissioned the research, has launched its “Fetch of The Day” food van on Brighton Beach.

The “first of its kind” van aims to help owners keep their pets’ nutrition on track – by serving nutritious doggie takes on British seaside summer classics, such as Barking Burgers, Seaside Salmon Cones, and Frozen Watermelon Bites.

A spokesman for the tailor-made dog food brand said: “We’re all guilty sometimes of slipping our pups a morsel of human food – but too much can be really harmful.

“It’s often laden with fat and sugar, meaning a little snack to us might be the same as half a small dog’s daily allowance.

“Some foods can even also cause serious harm, inflaming the pancreas or causing toxicity.

“With “Fetch of the Day”, we wanted to provide dogs enjoying a day out at the beach with a range of healthy, delicious, and 100 percent dog-friendly seaside grub.”

When asked if they ever offer food to their pet, 69 percent admit they do because it makes the dog happy and helps reduce food waste (40 percent), while 26 percent give in too easily when their animal begs.

Whilst at the seaside, a fifth have had their sausage roll eaten by a dog, while 17 percent have lost out on some fish and chips.

And during a day out with their dog, 40 percent claim their pet will eat less healthily than usual – with ice cream, sausages, and chips cited as the most consumed foods in the warmer months.

But 35 percent of those polled, via OnePoll.com, would like to find ways to change this, to ensure their pet eats better when out and about.

Going for long walks, taking trips to the beach, and visiting parks are the top favourite things owners like to do with their dog in the summer.

And on an outing to the coastline, splashing in the water (53 percent), digging in the sand (32 percent), and playing fetch (31 percent) were voted as dogs’ favourite things to do.

More than half (56 percent) even claim their pet is happier when playing among the sand and sea.

The spokesman for tails.com added: “We know every dog is different, which is why we’re proud to offer food and treats designed to cater to a whole range of different doggie needs.

““Fetch of the Day” provided us with the perfect opportunity to share some nutritious ways to treat your dog this summer.”