Opinions please!

[r2square]

Originally Posted by gracielove

If she didn't accidentally get into food she shouldn't have you might look into the food she is eating. Make sure the dog food it's self isn't too high in fat. Some dogs just can't tolerate higher levels of certain substances. There are dog's are just different in what they can tolerate.

It is the egg yolk that is high in cholesterol, whites are safe in the right proportion. Gracie loves blueberries. I usually give her 2 or 3 when I have them with breakfast. If your dog is still quite young you might want to just introduce things like that very slowly and watch for reactions before adding other new foods. If she is used to eating those things with no problem it may very well be something else you are dealing with. Did they check her liver function? Hopefully this was just a freak incident and will not present again.

Nala will be 3 yrs old this week. She has been on Fromm for a few months and seems to have done quite well with it. She also really likes it. She loves blueberries too, but she only gets 2 or 3 when we have them. She prefers bananas, but the tech said that was too much potassium. I have sent a message to a nutritionist asking about that. Other than a whole egg, I haven't given her anything with any real fat content. I am careful and usually only give her what I have seen to be ok based on YTers. This is the first time she has had a tummy issue in over 17 months. The main concern for me was that she didn't have diarrhea, only vomiting. I had requested labs at her yearly in Sept and her liver function was good. The vomiting lasted for 2 days and now she is back to her wonderful little self.
The reason she was at daycare two days consecutively was because we had workers at out house and people carrying big objects stress her out. At first I did wonder if it was stress, but I would have expected diarrhea. She has only had GI issues twice.... once after our vacation when she was 8 months old and again when our older dog died. Both of those times were because she was stressed.... but it was mostly diarrhea with some vomiting. She is walked on a leash so I am able to keep an eye on her poop. lol

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by r2square

...He told me eggs were bad for her because it was too much cholesterol for a dog her size...4.5 lbs. He also said bananas have too much potassium for her and that she shouldn't have any amount of banana ever. This makes me sad because those are two of her favorite things and she can hear an egg crack from next door and smell a banana from a mile away. I felt like I was only feeding her things that were good for her, but now I'm not sure....Opinions on eggs and bananas for Nala please??

Awwww...I am sorry about Nala...I hope she is all better, now.

Not to contradict your vet......because I am certainly no expert in these things, but...

From what I understand, eggs are called 'the perfect protein' and/or 'the perfect food' and are 'used' as 'the protein by which all other proteins are measured'...seriously, that's what I found when I looked a while back...and egg and/or egg white protein (depending on which article you read) is said to be the 'most digestible' protein, even as reported by canine sources. I suspect all those 'egg sucking dogs' of old (some of which have actually landed court cases for their owners when the eggs 'sucked' belonged to neighbors ) would have suffered significant health issues, possibly ending their 'egg sucking' careers.

I know my grandparents dogs were basically 'pre-commercial dog food' and ate plenty of eggs, lived long and healthy lives, with no issues until they suffered things like falling through the ice of a frozen pond on the property, etc.

Also bananas, when I searched for potassium rich foods a few months ago, did not appear at the top of any of the lists I found, although they do contain potassium.

This list shows bananas as 67th:

Potassium Rich Foods - The Full List | Potassium Rich Foods

This list shows bananas as 10th:

Top 10 Foods Highest in Potassium

I have no concerns about feeding bananas, if the dog will eat them...a lot of dogs will not...or eggs, raw or cooked (lightly scrambled with organic half and half and cooked in coconut oil), always whole each part of the egg 'balances' the other part as I understand it, and biotin can become an issue otherwise, but when I feed raw, it is usually in an 'eggnog' with organic half and half and naturally raised ('organic') eggs to minimize hormones, antibiotics, etc., fed to the chickens and dairy livestock, and while the Yorkies 'do' like it and 'will' eat it, as will the kitties, they don't eat nearly as much food as my large breed mixes did, nor do they seem 'interested' as often...but they are 'pickier' as well, and so they don't get it anywhere near as often as the big dogs did.

Brody used to love bananas, but has since decided he does not like them all that much, and Mia never liked bananas, so none of my kids gets bananas either.

I hope you find the answer you seek.

[r2square]

Originally Posted by navillusc

Awwww...I am sorry about Nala...I hope she is all better, now.

Not to contradict your vet......because I am certainly no expert in these things, but...

From what I understand, eggs are called 'the perfect protein' and/or 'the perfect food' and are 'used' as 'the protein by which all other proteins are measured'...seriously, that's what I found when I looked a while back...and egg and/or egg white protein (depending on which article you read) is said to be the 'most digestible' protein, even as reported by canine sources. I suspect all those 'egg sucking dogs' of old (some of which have actually landed court cases for their owners when the eggs 'sucked' belonged to neighbors ) would have suffered significant health issues, possibly ending their 'egg sucking' careers.

I know my grandparents dogs were basically 'pre-commercial dog food' and ate plenty of eggs, lived long and healthy lives, with no issues until they suffered things like falling through the ice of a frozen pond on the property, etc.

Also bananas, when I searched for potassium rich foods a few months ago, did not appear at the top of any of the lists I found, although they do contain potassium.

This list shows bananas as 67th:

Potassium Rich Foods - The Full List | Potassium Rich Foods

This list shows bananas as 10th:

Top 10 Foods Highest in Potassium

I have no concerns about feeding bananas, if the dog will eat them...a lot of dogs will not...or eggs, raw or cooked (lightly scrambled with organic half and half and cooked in coconut oil), always whole each part of the egg 'balances' the other part as I understand it, and biotin can become an issue otherwise, but when I feed raw, it is usually in an 'eggnog' with organic half and half and naturally raised ('organic') eggs to minimize hormones, antibiotics, etc., fed to the chickens and dairy livestock, and while the Yorkies 'do' like it and 'will' eat it, as will the kitties, they don't eat nearly as much food as my large breed mixes did, nor do they seem 'interested' as often...but they are 'pickier' as well, and so they don't get it anywhere near as often as the big dogs did.

Brody used to love bananas, but has since decided he does not like them all that much, and Mia never liked bananas, so none of my kids gets bananas either.

I hope you find the answer you seek.

Thank you so much for this information. Nala loves you as you are her new hero if it leads to her getting a little egg now and again. lol I have emailed a pet nutritionist and will report that answer when I get it.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by r2square

Thank you so much for this information. Nala loves you as you are her new hero if it leads to her getting a little egg now and again. lol I have emailed a pet nutritionist and will report that answer when I get it.

I would be very interested in that reply as well...and I hope Nala LOVES it!

[Teegy]

I give my boys a scrambled egg as a Saturday meal every couple of weeks, thanks for the info Maximo, I'll run it by my vet and stop if he says so.

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by navillusc

Awwww...I am sorry about Nala...I hope she is all better, now.

Not to contradict your vet......because I am certainly no expert in these things, but...

From what I understand, eggs are called 'the perfect protein' and/or 'the perfect food' and are 'used' as 'the protein by which all other proteins are measured'...seriously, that's what I found when I looked a while back...and egg and/or egg white protein (depending on which article you read) is said to be the 'most digestible' protein, even as reported by canine sources. I suspect all those 'egg sucking dogs' of old (some of which have actually landed court cases for their owners when the eggs 'sucked' belonged to neighbors ) would have suffered significant health issues, possibly ending their 'egg sucking' careers.

I know my grandparents dogs were basically 'pre-commercial dog food' and ate plenty of eggs, lived long and healthy lives, with no issues until they suffered things like falling through the ice of a frozen pond on the property, etc.

Also bananas, when I searched for potassium rich foods a few months ago, did not appear at the top of any of the lists I found, although they do contain potassium.

This list shows bananas as 67th:

Potassium Rich Foods - The Full List | Potassium Rich Foods

This list shows bananas as 10th:

Top 10 Foods Highest in Potassium

I have no concerns about feeding bananas, if the dog will eat them...a lot of dogs will not...or eggs, raw or cooked (lightly scrambled with organic half and half and cooked in coconut oil), always whole each part of the egg 'balances' the other part as I understand it, and biotin can become an issue otherwise, but when I feed raw, it is usually in an 'eggnog' with organic half and half and naturally raised ('organic') eggs to minimize hormones, antibiotics, etc., fed to the chickens and dairy livestock, and while the Yorkies 'do' like it and 'will' eat it, as will the kitties, they don't eat nearly as much food as my large breed mixes did, nor do they seem 'interested' as often...but they are 'pickier' as well, and so they don't get it anywhere near as often as the big dogs did.

Brody used to love bananas, but has since decided he does not like them all that much, and Mia never liked bananas, so none of my kids gets bananas either.

I hope you find the answer you seek.

thanks for this

[r2square]

Below is the answer from the pet nutritionist. I am thankful to everyone who has taken the time to give me advice and information. I am always interested in any info pertaining to the diet and health of my sweet Nala.

Dear Robin,

You submitted the followin question to the PetDiets website.

Your Question:
I have a 4.5 lb yorkie that I feed grain free Fromm. I also occasionally give her steamed vegies, fruit and a poached egg. I have recently heard that a whole egg is too much cholesterol for a 4.5 lb dog and a pinch of banana is too much potassium for a small dog. Egg and banana are two of her favorite things. Would it be harmful to give her a bit of egg white once or twice a week or should I cut that out all together? Also, what about banana? Would an occasional bite or two be safe?

Response from our Nutritionist:
Cholesterol is of no significant issue to the dog, and potassium intake is of no concern if the dog has normal kidney function. So may continue with the whole egg and bananna if the dog has no medical problems.

Respectfully,
R Remillard, PhD, DVM, DACVN

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by r2square

Below is the answer from the pet nutritionist. I am thankful to everyone who has taken the time to give me advice and information. I am always interested in any info pertaining to the diet and health of my sweet Nala.

Dear Robin,

You submitted the followin question to the PetDiets website.

Your Question:
I have a 4.5 lb yorkie that I feed grain free Fromm. I also occasionally give her steamed vegies, fruit and a poached egg. I have recently heard that a whole egg is too much cholesterol for a 4.5 lb dog and a pinch of banana is too much potassium for a small dog. Egg and banana are two of her favorite things. Would it be harmful to give her a bit of egg white once or twice a week or should I cut that out all together? Also, what about banana? Would an occasional bite or two be safe?

Response from our Nutritionist:
Cholesterol is of no significant issue to the dog, and potassium intake is of no concern if the dog has normal kidney function. So may continue with the whole egg and bananna if the dog has no medical problems.

Respectfully,
R Remillard, PhD, DVM, DACVN

Sweet! Now, no more worries for you...and Nala will be thrilled, I am sure!

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by Teegy

thanks for this

NP...what they eat is always a concern.

[r2square]

Originally Posted by navillusc

Sweet! Now, no more worries for you...and Nala will be thrilled, I am sure!

Nala will be doing the happy dance!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by r2square

Below is the answer from the pet nutritionist. I am thankful to everyone who has taken the time to give me advice and information. I am always interested in any info pertaining to the diet and health of my sweet Nala.

Dear Robin,

You submitted the followin question to the PetDiets website.

Your Question:
I have a 4.5 lb yorkie that I feed grain free Fromm. I also occasionally give her steamed vegies, fruit and a poached egg. I have recently heard that a whole egg is too much cholesterol for a 4.5 lb dog and a pinch of banana is too much potassium for a small dog. Egg and banana are two of her favorite things. Would it be harmful to give her a bit of egg white once or twice a week or should I cut that out all together? Also, what about banana? Would an occasional bite or two be safe?

Response from our Nutritionist:
Cholesterol is of no significant issue to the dog, and potassium intake is of no concern if the dog has normal kidney function. So may continue with the whole egg and bananna if the dog has no medical problems.

Respectfully,
R Remillard, PhD, DVM, DACVN

Her website is very informative! SO happy you checked it out! Now, remember, she said as long as there are no medical problems...some people assume all is well and never to blood work. I personally do blood work on my pups at a minimum of once/year. It is often the first hint that you have if something is not quite right with them.

[r2square]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Her website is very informative! SO happy you checked it out! Now, remember, she said as long as there are no medical problems...some people assume all is well and never to blood work. I personally do blood work on my pups at a minimum of once/year. It is often the first hint that you have if something is not quite right with them.

I agree that it is definitely an informative website that I bookmarked for future reference. I'm glad I emailed my question and so is Nala.
I also request annual blood work on Nala because I have read so many sad stories on YT. She had just had her annual visit in Sept and her blood work was all good.
I have learned so much from this site and try to always do the very best for Nala. I am thankful for so many knowledgeable people who care so much for these little babies.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by r2square

Below is the answer from the pet nutritionist. I am thankful to everyone who has taken the time to give me advice and information. I am always interested in any info pertaining to the diet and health of my sweet Nala.

Dear Robin,

You submitted the followin question to the PetDiets website.

Your Question:
I have a 4.5 lb yorkie that I feed grain free Fromm. I also occasionally give her steamed vegies, fruit and a poached egg. I have recently heard that a whole egg is too much cholesterol for a 4.5 lb dog and a pinch of banana is too much potassium for a small dog. Egg and banana are two of her favorite things. Would it be harmful to give her a bit of egg white once or twice a week or should I cut that out all together? Also, what about banana? Would an occasional bite or two be safe?

Response from our Nutritionist:
Cholesterol is of no significant issue to the dog, and potassium intake is of no concern if the dog has normal kidney function. So may continue with the whole egg and bananna if the dog has no medical problems.

Respectfully,
R Remillard, PhD, DVM, DACVN

I'm glad you got such a quick response. I was watching this thread closely because the Sunday morning scrambled egg and occasional bits of frozen bananas are favorite treats around my house. I'm glad to have confirmation that its ok.

[r2square]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

I'm glad you got such a quick response. I was watching this thread closely because the Sunday morning scrambled egg and occasional bits of frozen bananas are favorite treats around my house. I'm glad to have confirmation that its ok.

I was impressed with the quick response. Glad you can feel good about your Sunday treats as well!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by r2square

I was impressed with the quick response. Glad you can feel good about your Sunday treats as well!

That is a terrific website! Her credentials are amazing...if you get a chance, go read about her.