What fruit is safe/ unsafe for my Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bobnsusan · 01-26-2007, 09:28 PM

I know grapes and raisins are a big no no but what about other fruits? My Yorkie loves fruit. Apples and oranges and peaches without the seeds. I know the seeds are bad. He loves bananas and strawberries. He wants to eat berries but mommie is telling his daddy no till I know for sure. Can he eat cherries without the pits? Rudy my furbaby wants to eat blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cherries. He gives me the please me look for all fruits. He really wants grapes but I read about them being dangerous so no way. Any help would be appreciated. I did do searches but they did not help much.
Thanks Susan

Sweetums · 01-26-2007, 10:20 PM

blueberries and apples are okay. I've seen those included in some of the natural dog foods out there. Other fruits I'm not so sure about.

Siven · 01-26-2007, 11:02 PM

My dogs eats everything... And I never heard that something might be bad for them but if u say so I won't give them things which are bad.

Chelsey · 01-27-2007, 01:35 AM

NEVER give them grapes or rasins, those are toxic for dogs!!!! Mine get apple, banana, watermelon, peer, mango.

jvwheeler · 01-27-2007, 02:42 AM

It is a good thing that apples are bad for them. I think I would have a rebellion on my hands if I told Gin she couldn't have apples anymore. She eats them like a kid. And then wonders why we call her Miss Piggy!

Yorkiedaze · 01-27-2007, 11:35 AM

Many dogs have a sweet tooth, and they enjoy an occasional piece of fruit as a snack. They like dried fruits such as figs, dates, prunes, and apricots, as well as fresh fruits like apples, bananas, and berries. Like vegetables, fruits are great storehouses of vitamins, minerals, and vital energy. (There have been a few reports of grapes and raisins making some dogs sick, so avoid them.) For best digestion, feed such foods apart from the regular mealtime. Dried fruits are especially good natural sources of potassium, an important mineral that can sometimes be in short supply; other good sources are bananas, peanuts, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Dates are extremely rich in folic acid, an important B vitamin.

chachi · 01-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Chachi and jewels love peaches, bananas and strawberries

bobnsusan · 01-27-2007, 10:00 PM

I had thought I read mangoe's were bad for dogs. Wasn't tomatoes on the no list? I know I had dogs eat tomatoes in my garden but I know I read something on it. Maybe they meant the plant I know its dangerous. I like to be up to date on what my fur baby can eat.

Side note: I fell a while back and broke my neck and am still recovering. This morning when I went to let my baby out to wee I fell down our stairs. I got hurt pretty good as far as pain goes I could not get up at first. Rudy (my baby) had this worried look and ran to wake up my hubby to help! I called him back not wanting him to wake up my hubby. I figured since I was already down the stairs I might as well let Rudy out while I sit there figuring out how I could get up and how hurt I was. Boy these little guys are so smart. He even waited to make sure I was up and after I got seated he covered me in kisses. I got to keep my little guy healthy after all he looks out after me.

Sweetums · 01-27-2007, 10:13 PM

Good grief, watch your step! Breaking your neck once is enough!

You're right, they are very smart. Ours knows exactly how far to go to get treats. She'll learn tricks in two lessons sometimes just to earn treats.

It isn't a fruit but ours loves raw baby carrots.

bobnsusan · 01-27-2007, 10:21 PM

My mistake! It is Avocadoes that a dangerous to our babies according to the site I found below. The internet has so many sites that contradict and they don't always explain what part of the food is dangerous. Some say apples when its really only the seed.

http://www.treshanley.com/cic/dangerousfoods.html

AlfiesMum · 09-23-2008, 03:08 PM

I hope apples are not bad for them. I just played a game with Alfie tonight and his treat was apple (didn't want to give him too much cheese). I feed Alfie mangoes once and he was a very very sick baby, to the point were I had to phone the vet as I was so worried. He had vomitting and diaheorra and I was really scared I poisoned him. But he perked up after a few hours and he was back to his tearaway self. So no mangoes for my baby.

bobnsusan · 09-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Apples are ok just do not give them the seeds. The seeds contain a poison.
I wish I knew if blueberries were safe or not. I have not tried since I don't know.
Susan

BamaFan121s · 09-24-2008, 07:04 AM

I feed mine bites of apple, banana, watermelon, cantaloupe and blueberries. (In moderation of course.) This is actually what I give them in lieu of store bought treats.

jdonica · 09-24-2008, 09:25 AM

Alot of natural treats and food have blueberries. I feed Merrick Puppy Plate and I'm almost sure that it has blueberries. Harley picks the dried apples and peas out of his food first!

Jeri and Harley

Mitzis Mom · 09-24-2008, 09:30 AM

Well... IMO moderation is the trick... my parents Beagle girl got grapes all her life long but only a few and without the seeds and the skin. She also went out to the garden and harvested raspberries, strawberries, plums, apples, cherries, walnuts and carrots (yep... she tore them out of the ground and ate them with all the dirt on it...LOL!) She didn't like bananas though... She made it to 18 y.o. ...

01-26-2007, 09:28 PM	#1
bobnsusan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nd Posts: 22	What fruit is safe/ unsafe for my Yorkie? I know grapes and raisins are a big no no but what about other fruits? My Yorkie loves fruit. Apples and oranges and peaches without the seeds. I know the seeds are bad. He loves bananas and strawberries. He wants to eat berries but mommie is telling his daddy no till I know for sure. Can he eat cherries without the pits? Rudy my furbaby wants to eat blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cherries. He gives me the please me look for all fruits. He really wants grapes but I read about them being dangerous so no way. Any help would be appreciated. I did do searches but they did not help much. Thanks Susan __________________ Susan

01-27-2007, 01:35 AM	#4
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel & YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,090	Beware!!! NEVER give them grapes or rasins, those are toxic for dogs!!!! Mine get apple, banana, watermelon, peer, mango.

01-27-2007, 02:42 AM	#5
jvwheeler Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 260	It is a good thing that apples are bad for them. I think I would have a rebellion on my hands if I told Gin she couldn't have apples anymore. She eats them like a kid. And then wonders why we call her Miss Piggy! __________________ Janelle -- And Ginger and Glory, too! In Loving Memory--Coriander (4/15/06-5/15/07)

01-27-2007, 12:03 PM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,530	Chachi and jewels love peaches, bananas and strawberries __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-27-2007, 10:00 PM	#8
bobnsusan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nd Posts: 22	I had thought I read mangoe's were bad for dogs. Wasn't tomatoes on the no list? I know I had dogs eat tomatoes in my garden but I know I read something on it. Maybe they meant the plant I know its dangerous. I like to be up to date on what my fur baby can eat. Side note: I fell a while back and broke my neck and am still recovering. This morning when I went to let my baby out to wee I fell down our stairs. I got hurt pretty good as far as pain goes I could not get up at first. Rudy (my baby) had this worried look and ran to wake up my hubby to help! I called him back not wanting him to wake up my hubby. I figured since I was already down the stairs I might as well let Rudy out while I sit there figuring out how I could get up and how hurt I was. Boy these little guys are so smart. He even waited to make sure I was up and after I got seated he covered me in kisses. I got to keep my little guy healthy after all he looks out after me. __________________ Susan

01-26-2007, 10:20 PM	#2
Sweetums Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 424	blueberries and apples are okay. I've seen those included in some of the natural dog foods out there. Other fruits I'm not so sure about.

01-26-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
Siven Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 25	My dogs eats everything... And I never heard that something might be bad for them but if u say so I won't give them things which are bad.

01-27-2007, 11:35 AM	#6
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,897	Many dogs have a sweet tooth, and they enjoy an occasional piece of fruit as a snack. They like dried fruits such as figs, dates, prunes, and apricots, as well as fresh fruits like apples, bananas, and berries. Like vegetables, fruits are great storehouses of vitamins, minerals, and vital energy. (There have been a few reports of grapes and raisins making some dogs sick, so avoid them.) For best digestion, feed such foods apart from the regular mealtime. Dried fruits are especially good natural sources of potassium, an important mineral that can sometimes be in short supply; other good sources are bananas, peanuts, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Dates are extremely rich in folic acid, an important B vitamin.

01-27-2007, 10:13 PM	#9
Sweetums Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 424	Good grief, watch your step! Breaking your neck once is enough! You're right, they are very smart. Ours knows exactly how far to go to get treats. She'll learn tricks in two lessons sometimes just to earn treats. It isn't a fruit but ours loves raw baby carrots.

01-27-2007, 10:21 PM	#10
bobnsusan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nd Posts: 22	My mistake! It is Avocadoes that a dangerous to our babies according to the site I found below. The internet has so many sites that contradict and they don't always explain what part of the food is dangerous. Some say apples when its really only the seed. http://www.treshanley.com/cic/dangerousfoods.html __________________ Susan

09-23-2008, 03:08 PM	#11
AlfiesMum Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 34	I hope apples are not bad for them. I just played a game with Alfie tonight and his treat was apple (didn't want to give him too much cheese). I feed Alfie mangoes once and he was a very very sick baby, to the point were I had to phone the vet as I was so worried. He had vomitting and diaheorra and I was really scared I poisoned him. But he perked up after a few hours and he was back to his tearaway self. So no mangoes for my baby. __________________ Alfie

09-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#12
bobnsusan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nd Posts: 22	Apples are ok just do not give them the seeds. The seeds contain a poison. I wish I knew if blueberries were safe or not. I have not tried since I don't know. Susan __________________ Susan

09-24-2008, 07:04 AM	#13
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,801	I feed mine bites of apple, banana, watermelon, cantaloupe and blueberries. (In moderation of course.) This is actually what I give them in lieu of store bought treats. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

09-24-2008, 09:25 AM	#14
jdonica Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cadiz, KY, USA Posts: 62	Alot of natural treats and food have blueberries. I feed Merrick Puppy Plate and I'm almost sure that it has blueberries. Harley picks the dried apples and peas out of his food first! Jeri and Harley

09-24-2008, 09:30 AM	#15
Mitzis Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pocomoke City Posts: 1,966	Well... IMO moderation is the trick... my parents Beagle girl got grapes all her life long but only a few and without the seeds and the skin. She also went out to the garden and harvested raspberries, strawberries, plums, apples, cherries, walnuts and carrots (yep... she tore them out of the ground and ate them with all the dirt on it...LOL!) She didn't like bananas though... She made it to 18 y.o. ... __________________ *PocoMutt Pet Fashions - Your Dog's Personal Designer - at pocomutt.com* The M&Ms: Maggie Mikki Minnie Maximus Mitzi Mike and Me Last edited by Mitzis Mom; 09-24-2008 at 09:34 AM.