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

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.

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.

Beware!!!
 

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

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!

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 and jewels love peaches, bananas and strawberries

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.:teeth:

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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:aimeeyork

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. ...

OMG! :eek: They actually "peeled a grape" for the dog!?! :p

Yep... or more kinda eat the skin off and gave the flesh to the dog... I sure know where I got my doggie nutsieness from... LOL!

So is it the skin/seed of grapes what is poison or is the whole grape? So cherries are safe if no seeds are in them? Rudy would be so happy if he could eat cherries and grapes. Yes I would peel them also. I can ba nutty like that also.
I know in vegetables our dogs when I was a child ate cooked onions in things all the time and didn't get sick. Course now I won't dare to give onions or garllic. Matter of fact I remember one of our dogs back then would grab the dropped garlic when it was being peeled. He never got sick. I would never suggesst giving a onion product to a Yorkie! Our dogs would pick tomatoes off the vine and eat them. We had one that dug potatoes and carrots.
Susan

Rudy would love to have plums and raspberries/blackberries also. He just loves fruit! I did here that brazil nuts and macadamian nuts were poision to our babies.
Susan

I have no scientific proof if or not what part of a grape is poisonous...

Grapes and raisins should never be given but some dogs don't react to them...
You won't know what dogs will until it happens.

Somebody asked about blueberries.
They are fine.

I put this out her over a year ago so maybe it is time for a refresher:
Foods that are Toxic Foods to a dog:

Chocolate/Caffeine:
Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic.

After their pet has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours. Symptoms include Staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, fever, heart rate increase, arrhythmia, seizures, coma, death.
Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. A 10-kilogram dog can be seriously affected if it eats a quarter of a 250gm packet of cocoa powder or half of a 250gm block of cooking chocolate. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Thus, a chocolate mud cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog unwell.
Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous forms, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate to be affected. Obviously, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat.
Onions/Garlic:
Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Onions are more of a danger.
Pets affected by onion toxicity will develop haemolytic anaemia, where the pet’s red blood cells burst while circulating in its body. Symptoms include Hemolytic Anemia, labored breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea, discolored urine.
The poisoning occurs a few days after the pet has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and table scraps containing cooked onions and/or garlic. Left over pizza, Chinese dishes and commercial baby food containing onion, sometimes fed as a supplement to young pets, can cause illness.
While garlic also contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate, it seems that garlic is less toxic and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness.
Mushrooms:
Mushroom toxicity does occur in dogs and it can be fatal if certain species of mushrooms are eaten. Amanita phalloides is the most commonly reported severely toxic species of mushroom in the US but other Amanita species are toxic. Symptoms include Abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting diarrhea, convulsions, coma, death
Grapes/Raisins:
As few as a handful of raisins or grapes can make a dog ill; however, of the 10 cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), each dog ingested between 9 ounces and 2 pounds of grapes or raisins. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy.
Macadamia Nuts:
Macadamia nuts are another concern, along with most other kinds of nuts. Their high phosphorus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Dogs develop a tremor of the skeletal muscles, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated.
Baby Food:
Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources:
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat Food:
Cat food is generally too high in protein and fats.
Fat Trimmings:
Can cause pancreatitis.
Milk and other dairy products:
Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
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.
Raw Fish:
Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

UNLESS, you are making muffins, walk out of the kitchen and in the meantime, the bag on the counter falls over :doh34:, spilling ALL the blueberries on the floor, and the hungry hungy hippos eat them ALL....then you get to watch a dog poop blue! :shocked7q

Uhhh...not that it's ever happened to me :embarasse...I'm just saying it would be bad if that happened....:wink:

My babies love apples especially with some peanut butter.

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I think moderation is the key for our small babies. 1 or 2 grapes is plenty for them. We get seedless grapes that may make a difference. Sophia and Tuffey like grapes and play with them until they "catch" them. They like blueberries, peanut butter, bananas (1 or 2 slices), chicken noodle soup, rice, peas, carrots, almost all veggies. Including tomatoes. Our other dog is a shtzu/poodle named Martin, he is 14 yrs old. He loves onions, lettuce, tomatoes. I think he is vegetarian. When he doesn't come when called (he always comes) we know where to find him. He will be in the garden out back. He eats the squash, lettuce, beets, and tomatoes AND he can tell which ones are the ripe ones. He has tought this trick to my little Tuffey. They have eaten all the ones near the ground and now stand on their hind legs to get the good tomatoes. They are camouflaged in the plants. The poor rabbits don't stand a chance. Our neighbors jsut scratch their heads and laugh.

HAGD all, Cookie

Grapes for gizmo
 

OK, I just gave my lil Gizmo(14mths young) a grape. Then I came to look in this site to see what fruits I can give him(DUH). I am a little nervous. Should I be? Is there something I can give him to counteract the grape. Just one grape. Help:confused:Thank you all, Melimar