Are baby carrots ok to give to my yorky?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Uni LOVES broccoli! Also persian cucumbers, the white parts of lettuce, tomatoes, and BEAN SPROUTS!!!

Uni is so exotic! Not surprised she LOVES a lot of different foods. I can understand bean sprouts; they are packed with nutrition, but the white parts of lettuce? Hardly any nutrition in lettuce, especially the white part. Dogs usually value something that’s giving them nutrition.

[CruiserCody]

Cooked and in moderation!! -- that's my advice. Cody loves carrots. When he was about a little under a year old, we had a neighborhood cocktail party. Someone brought a relish tray. Cody was the cute little puppy that everyone loved to sneak a treat -- raw baby carrots. He loved them and never hesitated to appreciate the treat. Apparently a lot of folks gave Cody raw baby carrots because we were up a couple times that night to take care of the carrots. Poor Cody couldn't sleep for "having to go". Now he gets cooked carrots AND in moderation-- he still loves them.

[DivaDog1]

Hi, my little yorkie Zsa Zsa just LOVES them! We like to steam or blanch them. She sits on the floor on the kitchen and waits for them. She loves 'em. We do the same with Sweet Potatos too. Best part is they're healthy! If you give them the ones in the can you need to be sure they are "unsalted". they can eat broccoli, green beans and peas too!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Uni is so exotic! Not surprised she LOVES a lot of different foods. I can understand bean sprouts; they are packed with nutrition, but the white parts of lettuce? Hardly any nutrition in lettuce, especially the white part. Dogs usually value something that’s giving them nutrition.

LOL DvlshAngel taught me about the white parts of lettuce. Bc it's crunchy. If I give the green leafy part, she tries to chew it, but it's so thin, she can't feel it and ends up spitting it out. I've tried it with Smokey aka the garbage disposal and he does the same. This coming from a guy who eats dried leaves. LOL

[BLowry]

I cut up small pieces They LOVE them...I think they think they are candy...don't give them too often though..I'm also afraid of chocking

[andreag08]

Is anybody giving their baby avocado? I would love to give Bear some, but have read somewhere that they can be poisonuos for dogs.

[capt_noonie]

I've always thought avocados were on the toxic list.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

LOL DvlshAngel taught me about the white parts of lettuce. Bc it's crunchy. If I give the green leafy part, she tries to chew it, but it's so thin, she can't feel it and ends up spitting it out. I've tried it with Smokey aka the garbage disposal and he does the same. This coming from a guy who eats dried leaves. LOL

That makes sense, I tried to give Joey lettuce once, and he turned his nose up at it, which is highly unusual.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by andreag08

Is anybody giving their baby avocado? I would love to give Bear some, but have read somewhere that they can be poisonuos for dogs.

Seems to be debate over that and one company puts it in their dog food, but the ASPCA says:

Avocado
The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may even be fatal.ASPCA | People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

Here's the dog food with Avocados. AvoDerm® Premium Foods and Treats for Dogs and Puppies. I don't recommend it!