Do you feed your dog with fruits and vegetables?
We love to share food with our dogs, and since fruits and vegetables are healthy for us, we often assume that they’re healthy for our pets, too. This is often the case, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s always the case. In fact, there are some fruits and vegetables that are toxic to our dogs. The main issue with fruits and vegetables is that people seem to think that just because its “healthy” for humans it must be great for a dog, right?. Dogs digest differently than humans, and eating the wrong foods can lead to long-term health problems and, in extreme cases, even death. As carnivores, they have no need for fruits and vegetables as part of their diet, but an occasional fruit or veggie as a treat is OK. Lets go over the most common.The Good and The Bad:Apples – Good. They are the most common fruit in the home. Apples are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber for your dog. They are low in protein and fat, making them the perfect snack for senior dogs. Just be sure to remove the seeds and core first.Grapes – Bad. The understanding of how grapes affect dogs is actually recent, but it’s been discovered that they’re associated with canine kidney failure. Keep in mind that raisins are dried grapes so be sure to never confuse the two.Carrots – Good. Carrot sticks are widely considered to be a healthy alternative to traditional dog treats. Some vets even recommend cold carrots for teething puppies as a way to relieve teething discomfort, and large frozen carrots make cheap and edible chew toys. Chewing on carrots can even help improve your dog’s dental health.Onions – Bad. According to ASPCA, Onions can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage.Avocado – Bad. It contains toxic principle known as persin. Avocado is primarily a problem for birds, rabbits, donkeys, horses, and ruminants including sheep and goats. According to the ASPCA, dogs won’t experience serious illness from eating avocado. They must eat large portions of the stuff but try to stay away from it.Strawberries – Good. Strawberries are full of fiber and vitamin C. Along with that, they also contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog’s teeth as he or she eats them.Broccoli – Good. It is high in fiber and vitamin C and low in fat. Broccoli is safe for dogs to eat in very small quantities and is best served as an occasional treat.Can My Dog Eat That? - DoggyCrap.com
What fruits and vegetables are safe to feed to dogs?
Apple chunks, banana slices, and carrot pieces are great choices as snacks for pups.
Can dogs eat fruits and vegetables?
Grapes are toxic in large quantities as are raisons. Watermelon shouldnt be bad might give them the runs if they eat a lot of it. Mangoes are okay but make sure you cut it up I have seen a number of dogs get sick from eating the pit of mangoes and it gets stuck in their intestines and they either have it removed surgically or die. As far as other fruits go pomogranites are bad, carrots are good, corn - probably fine as long as its not on the cob (cob can get stuck in their gut as well), apples are fine, pears are fine. I hope this helps
Are fruit and vegetables OK for dogs to eat?
I used to have a Shar Pei and tried to feed him fruits and veggies but the only thing he really liked was green beans in his food. Now I have two 5 month old Westie girls. THEY LOVE all fruits and veggies... They love apples, pineapple, carrots, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, celery, lettuce, oranges, mangos etc. I obviously dont feed them onions, raisins or grapes. Then I got to thinking, they are carnivores by nature. Is it ok to give them fruits and veggies? I would think that it is healthy for a dog because it is healthy for us, but we have different systems. They havent gotten sick yet from eating fruits and veggies and they were at the vet last night and he said their weight is perfect! I only give them these foods in TINY servings - they are only 9 and 12 pounds. They also eat all natural holistic dog food with no fillers like corn and wheat. Any thoughts on this topic?? Have you done this too?Thanks!! :)
Does your dog eat fruits and vegetables?
One of my dogs love potatos, carrots, apples & even oranges!!! For the ones that say they feed their dogs onions & grapes should read this http://www.missouriscenicrivers.com/badd... Just scroll down till you see grapes & onions.
What fruits and vegetables are safe to feed hamsters?
Hamsters are omnivores so most fruits and vegetables except citrus, high sugar or high water content foods in large amounts. Just feed a tiny cube, then skip a day to see how it affects their systems. You’ll quickly discover what your pet likes best. Don’t forget seeds, mealy worms or crickets as a source of protein. Everything should be washed well, especially items from outside. Insects should only be obtained from a pet shop. Here’s a list of food items I got off a pet care website:FRUITSApple (seedless)BananaBlackberriesBlueberriesCantaloupe.CherriesCranberriesGrapes(seedless)LycheeMangoMelonPeaches (no stone)Plums (no pits)RaspberriesRaspberry Leaves (helpful for diarrhea)StrawberriesVEGGIESAsparagusBean SproutsBroccoliCabbage (Limited amounts)CarrotsCauliflowerCeleryChardChestnutsChickweedChicoryCloverCorn on the CobCucumbersDandelion LeavesEndiveGreen BeansKaleParsnipsPeasRadicchioRomaine LettuceSpinachSquashSweet PotatoesSweet bell PeppersSwiss ChardTurnipWater ChestnutsWater CressZucchiniMEATS AND PROTEINS FOODSCooked Ground Beef (Rinse well in hot water to remove any grease)Cooked Chicken or Turkey (Steamed or baked)Low Fat Cottage CheeseGrasshoppers (Pet Shop)Meal worms (Pet Shop)Crickets (Pet Shop)Bread (whole grain) soaked in milk ( Low Fat, Skim, Soy)Eggs ( boiled or scrambled)Plain TofuPlain Low Fat YogurtOTHER FOODSBuckwheatBaby Food (low sugar and no onion or garlic)Cheese (mild cheeses in moderation)Cooked Plain Brown RiceDry toast(Also helpful for diarrheaFlax seedLow or Sugarless CerealsPumpkin Seeds (unsalted))Nuts (No almonds)Sesame SeedsSquash seedsLentilsOatmeal (dry or soaked in skim or low fat milk)Nutritional YeastPeanuts (unsalted)Unsalted Popcorn (no butter)FOODS TO AVOIDAlmonds (Contains Cyanic Acid)Apple SeedsCanned foodChocolateCandiesChips and Junk foodPork ProductsPotatoes (Raw)Raw Kidney BeansEggplantAvocado (Contains Cardiac Glycosides)Raw RhubarbTomato leavesOranges, Tangerines, Lemon or Lime (no citrus fruits)No watermelon (the water content is high - causes diarrhea)Cherry StonePeach Stone & LeavesApricot StoneJams and jelliesSpicesGarlicOnionsLeeksScallionsChivesPickles
My dog only wants to eat fruits and vegetables?
My dog doesn't eat too much of his kibble or wet food. The food has meat in it and also when we offer him any table scraps like meat he won't eat it. All he wants to eat are fruits and vegetables. What's with this?
What are the best fruits an vegetables to feed a parakeet, are there any that are toxic?
Toxic, Avocado, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, The best ones are sweet peppers, papaya, apple, pear, passion fruit, broccoli, cauliflower, peas in the pod, cooked chestnuts, raspberries, gooseberry, kiwi fruit, prickly pear, guava, plums, bitter melon, Melon, quince, dragon fruit, pomegranate, think seedy and safe, but No apple seeds, Sweet corn goes down nicely too. You can find lists if you Google.
Can dogs eat dehydrated fruits/vegetables? If so, which ones are healthy for them?
Well I think you need to follow the same rule that applies to fresh fruits and veggies. If you wouldn't feed it fresh, don't feed it dehydrated. Also watch out for the preservitives. Somes dried fruit contains a LOT. Not really good for anyone. Safe Vegetables: Dogs have shorter digestive tracts than humans and cannot digest most vegetables whole or in large chunks. It’s best to put them through a food processor before giving them to your dog Carrots Green Beans Lettuce Potatoes Yams Red and green bell peppers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~... Human Foods that Poison Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets. Chocolate, macadamia nuts and onions are good examples. Each of these foods contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for dogs, these same chemicals can be deadly. Chocolate Onion and garlic macadamia nuts Other potential dangers Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning) Potato peelings and green looking potatoes Rhubarb leaves Mouldy/spoiled foods Alcohol Yeast dough Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine) Hops (used in home brewing) Tomato leaves & stems (green parts) Broccoli (in large amounts) Raisins and grapes Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars
Is feeding your dog fruits and vegetables bad for them?
Fruits and veggies are fine for dogs. HOWEVER,before you feed them to your pet,you need to either talk to your vet,or find a good book on human foods ok for dogs to eat.Not ALL human foods are good for dogs,some can cause sickness and even death.For an example apples are ok to feed your dog,if you core them.The apple core(actually the seeds)are a big no no.If you want to feed them fruits and veggies,just make sure to educate yourself on which ones are ok,and wich ones are not. In response to the answer below, who thinks nobody else must own a dog but them,all I have to say is RESEARCH THE TOPIC before you try to run others down.MANY premium dog foods,contain fruits and veggies,instead of worthless ingredients like corn and soy.