raw potatos good for dogs
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here's a previous forum that talked about some of the toxic stuff out there.
and corrections to some of the items on that 'toxic list'...
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/sho...http://www.lacetoleather.com/fataltodogs.html
and corrections to some of the items on that 'toxic list'...
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/sho...http://www.lacetoleather.com/fataltodogs.html
Actually it's incorrect to say that white potatoes are not very healthy. They are an excellent source of carbs and often a better alternative to many kinds of grains.
The point where they start to become unhealthy (in the human diet) is where they are consumed in large amounts, and mainly as fatty junk food like french fries and potato chips.
The site about things that are toxic to dogs that was linked above contains many inaccuracies.
The point where they start to become unhealthy (in the human diet) is where they are consumed in large amounts, and mainly as fatty junk food like french fries and potato chips.
The site about things that are toxic to dogs that was linked above contains many inaccuracies.
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Thank GOD for Mordy!!! 
No, really. I was starting to wonder if I was slowly killing my dogs for a minute there. Mine absolutely LOVE peeled, uncooked white potatoes. Gunner enjoys them more as a chew toy since he's teething, but he does eat them. Tira likes them for her own reasons I suppose. They don't get alot, but once a week (usually on weekends that Tonys' home) they'll get a couple of potatoes cut in half (small one's). Usually Gunner ends up with 2 halves and Tira ends up with 4 halves (2 for her and 1 for him).
I'm glad it's kind of healthy for them in moderation and isn't toxic. Green beans are a good filler and non toxic (as far as I've ever been told on this forum).
No, really. I was starting to wonder if I was slowly killing my dogs for a minute there. Mine absolutely LOVE peeled, uncooked white potatoes. Gunner enjoys them more as a chew toy since he's teething, but he does eat them. Tira likes them for her own reasons I suppose. They don't get alot, but once a week (usually on weekends that Tonys' home) they'll get a couple of potatoes cut in half (small one's). Usually Gunner ends up with 2 halves and Tira ends up with 4 halves (2 for her and 1 for him).I'm glad it's kind of healthy for them in moderation and isn't toxic. Green beans are a good filler and non toxic (as far as I've ever been told on this forum).
Thanks so much for this list! But some of these things on the list really surprise me. Do you know the source of the info? I'm really concerned about the fruit pits. We have fruit trees in our yard and my dog and puppy love eating the cherry pits and since there are thousands of them it would be impossible for me to get rid of them. They do however seem to pass "undigested". I also had a dog when I was working on a farm, that would collect all the rotten or fallen tomatoes and eat them in huge quantities. This never seemed to bother him!
What about cooked potatoes (and I mean highly cooked, not just baked in your average oven but in certain dog foods)? I've always heard that acrylamides are a concern in cooked or fried WHITE potatoes. Mordy? Thoughts?
Also, about the article on toxic stuff and things to avoid...I wanted to point out one common misconception about pancreatitis: fats do not CAUSE pancreatitis. Fats are a common trigger in pancreatitis. Dogs that develop pancreatitis do so because they have a sick pancreas, not because they ate fats. The fat just trigger the pancreatitis in the already unhealthy pancreas, it didn't cause it. Dogs need fats in their diet. They don't need globs and globs, but a healthy pancreas can deal with a good amount of fats.
Also, about the article on toxic stuff and things to avoid...I wanted to point out one common misconception about pancreatitis: fats do not CAUSE pancreatitis. Fats are a common trigger in pancreatitis. Dogs that develop pancreatitis do so because they have a sick pancreas, not because they ate fats. The fat just trigger the pancreatitis in the already unhealthy pancreas, it didn't cause it. Dogs need fats in their diet. They don't need globs and globs, but a healthy pancreas can deal with a good amount of fats.
According to a study published in the Tuesday, January 28, 2003 issue of the British Journal of Cancer, acrylamide has so far not been found in food prepared at temperatures below 120 degrees C (248 degrees F, which applies to most extruded kibble), including boiled or steamed foods. It is, however, produced when baking or frying at high temperatures, such as when making potato chips or french fries.
Warning for all: just because someone claims to be an expert, doesn't mean they are. I went to that site and viewed that list and found that most of the things were not backed up by ANY sources (for instance, the "dogs can't digest vegetables"). Also, it says on the top that some of the articles had been submitted by their readers. They aren't named and no credentials are given.
Things to ask yourself before trusting an internet source:
1. What credentials does this person have, can you even find out who is writing what you are reading? (This is SO important, lots of people have lots of opinions but this doesn't make them an expert.)
2. Where are they getting their information? (Do they site sources or give data that can be backed up.)
3. Are they biased? (Do they have an alternative agenda: do they benefit if you believe them, i.e. are they selling something or sponsered by someone who is.)
4. And remember, anyone can post anything at anytime on the internet. You can find all sorts of misinformation so verify things through multiple sources.
Don't mean to lecture but if we are talking about our pets nutrition, it seems to me that we would want to have correct information.
Things to ask yourself before trusting an internet source:
1. What credentials does this person have, can you even find out who is writing what you are reading? (This is SO important, lots of people have lots of opinions but this doesn't make them an expert.)
2. Where are they getting their information? (Do they site sources or give data that can be backed up.)
3. Are they biased? (Do they have an alternative agenda: do they benefit if you believe them, i.e. are they selling something or sponsered by someone who is.)
4. And remember, anyone can post anything at anytime on the internet. You can find all sorts of misinformation so verify things through multiple sources.
Don't mean to lecture but if we are talking about our pets nutrition, it seems to me that we would want to have correct information.