What fruit is okay?

[Buddy'sParents]

OK.. so I like to give my boys the 'real thing' so I wonder if blackberries and blueberries are okay for dogs?

And, what fruits do you give your dogs,if any?

Buddy LOVES watermelon... to the point at which we bring a watermelon home, he will stalk it until we cut it and give him some, lol.

Both boys also like bananas (we make frozen treats out of bananas, yogurt, cottage cheese and apples), apples, strawberries (although this is not their favorite).

They also like cantaloupe (sp?) and honey dew, though as I said before, watermelon is the big seller.

So... hmm.. oh yes, are blueberries okay? And what about blackberries? And what other fruits are okay that I have not mentioned?

TIA!!!

 

[Herschel]

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1661&articleid=1030

 

[Shirrell]

Good article I didn't know that

I only knew a few of these, good article.

 

[makka619]

Apples and watermelon.

I like the frozen banana idea, I might try that. What type of yogurt is okay for dogs?

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1661&articleid=1030

I feed raw eggs, and that is on this list of dangerous foods... uh I thought it was good for them.

"Raw Eggs: Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella."

 

[Aussie Red]

This is intresting and I have asked Whiskeys vet about some of the things that have been suggested here to feed a dog ie. raw egg or dairy and was told not good. Some of the " feeding suggestions" here puzzle me as to where the info comes from and why people say its good.
I don't feed bones at all because of splinter, or raw anything because of bacteria or salmanila.
I knew many veggies were not good as are some grains. So raw diet not for my gang and some of the other things are not for my gang either.
To each their own. BP blackberries cause constapation. Used blackberry juice for childrens runs rather then meds worked great. 1 teasp on an infant and boom was over . I always looked to organic means if available. Be careful giving them to your pups.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

My boy loves oranges, apples, bannanas, celery, carrots, strawberries, zuchinni, summer squash, red peppers, and some other things that I can't think of right now . As for the raw eggs I'm not convinced either, I am friends with a guy who owns a Bandogge and gives a raw egg almost everyday to his dog. His coat is in horrible condition and he is intact and on a premium quality kibble so I'm thinking it maybe the eggs or they are given to often

 

[gamecockgirl]

"Raw Eggs: Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella."

Egg whites do contain avidin, which does decrease the absorption of biotin. However, there is more than enough biotin in the egg yolk to make up for the loss from the egg white. The only time you would run into a problem with this is if you fed only the egg whites. (Mordy told me about this last year when I started a home cooked diet)

I feed Saluda a raw egg 3 or 4 times a week and she has a beautiful, shiny coat.
Nearly every time I take her out, someone comments on how healthy and shiny her coat looks.

As for the fruit, her favorites are apples and bananas.

 

[DanL]

This is intresting and I have asked Whiskeys vet about some of the things that have been suggested here to feed a dog ie. raw egg or dairy and was told not good. Some of the " feeding suggestions" here puzzle me as to where the info comes from and why people say its good.
I don't feed bones at all because of splinter, or raw anything because of bacteria or salmanila..

Did the vet give you any reasons for not feeding raw eggs or dairy? Or was it just their opinion based on what they learned at the Science Diet nutrition training?

Raw bones do not splinter, they crush. Cooked bones are what splinter and should be avoided.

Your dog is more than capable of processing raw foods. Their digestive tract makes quick work of bacteria and other wee beasties. Dogs eat garbage, feces, dead animals, and all kinds of things that should make them sick if they were susceptible to bacteria. Thousands of years of evolution eating raw food isn't going to be changed by the last 50 years of the convenience of kibble.

 

[Herschel]

The link I posted isn't exhaustive, and it isn't always accurate. To date, there isn't a single document that completely covers every food/supplement that all dogs can tolerate. I posted it because I reference it as a guide, but it is by no means the final word!

For example, they say that I shouldn't feed potatoes, noting that it is more of a problem in livestock than in canines. Herschel gets a spare chunk of potato (raw or cooked) every now and then and we haven't seen any ill effects. Additionally, there are so many commercial dog foods that use potato as a source of carbohydrate and protein.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Interesting link... but I give eggs also and I've seen no ill effects.

Of course onions and chocolate are no brainers.. along iwth raisins and grapes...

But I like to give them the real thing when it's available... I'll have to do more searching. Thanks for the input everyone!

 

[Aussie Red]

Did the vet give you any reasons for not feeding raw eggs or dairy? Or was it just their opinion based on what they learned at the Science Diet nutrition training?

Raw bones do not splinter, they crush. Cooked bones are what splinter and should be avoided.

Your dog is more than capable of processing raw foods. Their digestive tract makes quick work of bacteria and other wee beasties. Dogs eat garbage, feces, dead animals, and all kinds of things that should make them sick if they were susceptible to bacteria. Thousands of years of evolution eating raw food isn't going to be changed by the last 50 years of the convenience of kibble.

this is a choice and to each his own. My vet cant stand science diet and actually feeds Innova and why would I not trust him in this department when I trust him in every other aspect of his health ? His opinion is that raw was a great way years ago but with the way thing are processed these days it is not. As far as bones from foul well again that is your choice I choose not to do it. Beef bones are ok but rarely. This is my choice and I am not changing my mind. Also I have yet to feed a dog that I own foul and they not get runny poop. Again as with what breed you choose feeding is a matter of choice as well. Most os the time I cook a nice dinner for my gang and when in hurry they just get their kibble. I dont feed only once a day either :yikes:
my gang eats when they want as food is always there for them.

 

[Lizmo]

What is wrong with Grapes and Onions?

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Both are toxic my dear...

Grapes in LARGE amounts, small amounts I wouldn't worry about.

Onions the garlic I am not convinced of as I know people that supplement with Garlic and as long as it's in moderation.. but onions.. well, we've had one trip to the vets for onions...

 

[Lizmo]

Oh my gosh! Wow I never knew that! Lizzie used to eat grapes last summer when we had them...never do that again

 

[Buddy'sParents]

In moderation, Jennifer.... a few grapes aren't going to hurt her.. but a ton over a long period of time could be detrimental.. now you know.

 

[Lizmo]

Thanks Nicole, I will remember that

 

[DanL]

this is a choice and to each his own. My vet cant stand science diet and actually feeds Innova and why would I not trust him in this department when I trust him in every other aspect of his health ? His opinion is that raw was a great way years ago but with the way thing are processed these days it is not. As far as bones from foul well again that is your choice I choose not to do it. Beef bones are ok but rarely. This is my choice and I am not changing my mind. Also I have yet to feed a dog that I own foul and they not get runny poop. Again as with what breed you choose feeding is a matter of choice as well. Most os the time I cook a nice dinner for my gang and when in hurry they just get their kibble. I dont feed only once a day either :yikes:
my gang eats when they want as food is always there for them.

Of course it's a choice, I wasn't denying that. I was just wondering what his reasons were for not giving eggs or dairy when these are healthy things for our dogs to eat, in moderation. When someone tells me not to do something, I ask why.

The truth is, most vets get very little nutritional training, and what they get normally given by a pet food company that wants them to sell their products. That's why I made the Science Diet comment. So maybe you can trust your vet on issues such has health care, but you might want to inquire as to what formal nutritional training your vet received before taking their word as the gospel.

 

[krisykris]

I've given grapes once or twice.. I didn't know they were bad..

 

[Novel_Weims]

Did the vet give you any reasons for not feeding raw eggs or dairy? Or was it just their opinion based on what they learned at the Science Diet nutrition training?

Raw bones do not splinter, they crush. Cooked bones are what splinter and should be avoided.

Your dog is more than capable of processing raw foods. Their digestive tract makes quick work of bacteria and other wee beasties. Dogs eat garbage, feces, dead animals, and all kinds of things that should make them sick if they were susceptible to bacteria. Thousands of years of evolution eating raw food isn't going to be changed by the last 50 years of the convenience of kibble.

Agree completely with all that's said here. My dogs are fed raw bones from the day I receive them. They are also fed raw eggs almost daily depending on our chickens' production, and they receive the egg shell and all, not to mention the eggs that are yet unlayed when they get a whole chicken. My dogs have a great shiny coat and Weims are a breed that are prone to allergies and skin conditions.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

I've given grapes once or twice.. I didn't know they were bad..

I think the key is moderation.