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FRUIT SNACKS FOR FURBABIES

eddyandme — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:51:05 GMT

Eddy's new vet wants him to become "athletic thin". He's nine years old with oftentimes difficulty ambulating so extra walking in the cold is not an option.

She recommended diet kibble with little veggies, sans tuna and meat: kinda a strict diet imho. She also said no more 'doggie cookies', (though I give him really high-quality ones). I've been told to give him fruit instead.

Any recommendations, other than the usual apple and banana fruits. that would be appealing to him?

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Harpa — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:07:18 GMT

My DDs little Yorkie loves blueberries. I've also given him tangerine.

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eddyandme — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:25:26 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
My DDs little Yorkie loves blueberries. I've also given him tangerine.

Thanks @Harpa ! I hadn't thought of tangerines - and they're in season now!

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goldensrbest — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:26:28 GMT

Not a fruit, but what abouts carrots?

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Foxxee — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:56:47 GMT

My dogs like apples and bananas. They like carrots, too.

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on the bay — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:19:27 GMT

@eddyandme,

I knew not to feed ours grapes and raisins but didn't know why and read they can cause acute sudden kidney failure and are extremely toxic to dogs! So strange isn't it? A seemingly harmless fruit to us.

But watermelon, blueberries, bananas, apples (but remove seeds and core of course!) are good!

Citrus can be given just the flesh part maybe 2 sections a day but know this-

“All citrus fruits contain essential oils and a chemical compound that are toxic to dogs. These are found in the plants, tree parts, the skin, and the pithy white parts,” Dempsey explains."

Avacado, also a fruit is a no too as it contains persin which can cause vomiting, diarrhea and heart congestion.

I do think your vet shouldn't have just given you a general feed him fruit advice! What if you didn't know the ones that were dangerous or the ones that were safe?

And if in doubt, just look up what is safe or not for your sweetheart boy!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:26:49 GMT

My golden use to eat fruits and veggies when she was younger. She loved baby carrots, bananas and apples. But as she grew older her digestive tract has changed, just as it does with us as we get older. So now I can't give her any fruits/vegs b/c they come back up. I'm sticking with regular dog treats now to avoid that from happening.

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candyagain — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:43:37 GMT

My last doggie loved watermelon. When he was little and teething I gave him the ice cold rind with a little red on it.

Loved both the rind and the watermelon fruit until he passed at 17 years. I did give him only small pieces of the rind without the green shell when his teeth began to fail.

He also liked pear and apple slices.

Good luck with the diet!

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:55:06 GMT

Kingston loves fruit cocktail, I just make sure I pick out any grapes, if there are any and add a tablespoon or 2 on his kibble.

He's never liked apples or bananas, but loves peaches, pears and baby carrots!

He does get healthy 'cookies' as a treat to reinforce his training.

I buy Blue Dog Bakery cookies or make them. This recipe is from QVC's Blue Jean Chef:

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Puppy Treats

Author: Meredith Laurence

Serves: 24 bites

Ingredients

⅔ cup rolled oats
½ cup natural organic peanut butter
¼ cup wheat bran
6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 carrots

Instructions

Combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, wheat bran and applesauce in a bowl until well mixed.
Slice the carrots into twenty-four, ½-inch slices.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into your hand and roll it into a ball. Push a slice of carrot into the middle of the ball and shape the dough into a patty around the carrot. (If you prefer smaller bites for your pup, cut the carrots in half or slice baby-cut carrots and portion a smaller amount of the dough around the carrot.) Repeat with the remaining ingredients. You should be able to make about 24 bites.
Store the bites in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for a month or two. Feed to you happy pup frozen or at room temperature.

Recipe by Blue Jean Chef - Meredith Laurence at https://www.meredithlaurence.com/recipes/no-bake-puppy-treats

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PhilaLady1 — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:23:32 GMT

Would you be able to stick with his current diet, just a gradual reduction in quantity? Maybe get a second opinion? I am probably being too sensitive, but what seems to be a strict and sudden change makes me feel sad.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:37:43 GMT

Usually when I change something about my dog's diet, whether it's the amount or type of food, I do it gradually by replacing or eliminating bits at a time. That way it's not such a shock. Eventually they get use to whatever you're giving them as long as they get something.

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geezerette — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:56:10 GMT

My dog loves raw broccoli stalks. She chews on them like a chewy bone. I prefer veggies over fruits due to the lower sugar (and calorie) count.

As for cookies, I've switched to the lower fat type and have been getting the mini size rather than the large ones. My dog is big, but she'd rather get a tiny treat than none.

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BostonMommy — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:05:22 GMT

Our Vet recommened Frozen green beans. Our dogs go crazy for the frozen green beans. They also love getting a couple of cooked green beans with thier dinner.

I tried givng our pups left over broccoli, they threw it up. Also they can't do raw carrots tummy can't handle it.

I do make homemade doggy treats for special occasions. with sweet potato and peanut butter in it

Another thing they love is ice.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:05:46 GMT

Our dog eats part of a pear just about daily. DH generally has one at lunch and gives him a nice chunk. He loves it. He eats most any vegetable, though he does not particularly enjoy brussels sprouts. I understand!

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Mustang Shar — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:40:20 GMT

Yes, I'll second frozen green beans! My slightly overweight Cavalier LOVES them with an occasional blueberry thrown in. I get the French cut, but if your dog is bigger, then the regular frozen beans will be fine. No defrost is needed.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:28:04 GMT

@BostonMommy wrote:
Our Vet recommened Frozen green beans. Our dogs go crazy for the frozen green beans. They also love getting a couple of cooked green beans with thier dinner.
I tried givng our pups left over broccoli, they threw it up. Also they can't do raw carrots tummy can't handle it.
I do make homemade doggy treats for special occasions. with sweet potato and peanut butter in it
Another thing they love is ice.

@BostonMommy

Kingston also loves green beans in his food, although I've never thought to give them frozen, I'll have to try that!

He does love his veggies, including mixed vegetables, but I buy them in the frozen steam-in bags, to avoid all of the sodium and chemicals required in canned stuff.

Every time we have sweet potatoes, I always cook an extra for him, but he loves them dehydrated too, makes the slices chewy, like a treat.

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eddyandme — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:04:11 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
Our dog eats part of a pear just about daily. DH generally has one at lunch and gives him a nice chunk. He loves it. He eats most any vegetable, though he does not particularly enjoy brussels sprouts. I understand!

@Sweetbay magnolia, Eddy LOVES brussel sprouts!!! I air fry them and he just devours them.

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eddyandme — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:20:49 GMT

I must confess, @PhilaLady1 , I'm not strictly following her instructions.

If I sometimes make a beef stew or shephard's pie or another casserole type thing, I would adjust the recipe and share with Eddy. So, I will refrain from that type of food for awhile.

Eddy has always had a combo of kibble (for vitamins) along with "people" food; and, I'm gonna continue to do so. I have broken his treats in half so that should help his weight. And, I'm gonna add fruit to his diet - bout a bag of Cortlands today; but, won't dip them into yogurt will serve them just plain.

Everybody's given me so many good ideas. I'm so grateful. I agree, just can't take away all the goodies at once. So, will continue with the eggs, tuna, meats and veggies plus add some fruit.

Got good news today, Eddy's tests came back great! Just gotta work on the pain pills and already told vet will be given sporadically as needed. I'm just so glad all came back well so figure what we were doing was working so we'll continue - just a little less here and there!

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BostonMommy — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:50:25 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@BostonMommy wrote:
Our Vet recommened Frozen green beans. Our dogs go crazy for the frozen green beans. They also love getting a couple of cooked green beans with thier dinner.
I tried givng our pups left over broccoli, they threw it up. Also they can't do raw carrots tummy can't handle it.
I do make homemade doggy treats for special occasions. with sweet potato and peanut butter in it
Another thing they love is ice.
@BostonMommy

Kingston also loves green beans in his food, although I've never thought to give them frozen, I'll have to try that!

He does love his veggies, including mixed vegetables, but I buy them in the frozen steam-in bags, to avoid all of the sodium and chemicals required in canned stuff.

Every time we have sweet potatoes, I always cook an extra for him, but he loves them dehydrated too, makes the slices chewy, like a treat.

Oh! I want to try dehydrating some sweet potatoes for my pups. They do love to chew! Thanks @KingstonsMom

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tessam — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:54:22 GMT

Our pups also enjoy bananas, carrots, string beans, asparagus, sweet potatoes, blueberries, cranberries, cukes,cantelope, peaches. pears, strawberries and pineapple. You might want to try frozen peas as well. I would suggest that if you have a safety question just google to be sure the food is safe for dogs.