Fruit for puppies?

Hello! I've read in a magazine today that it is very good and healthy to feed our puppies with fresh fruit. Is it true? Does any of you give fresh fruit to your staffy? I'd like to give Nana some fresh fruit. Recommendations are welcome!! Thank you.

Darcy loves banana occasionally, I freeze them & let her chew them

Sasha loves a banana every now and then she also likes grapes but only 1 or 2 as a treat as they contain lots of sugar xx

mine have lots of different fruit and veggies.

Sasha loves carrots too

janfrost489 wrote:Sasha loves a banana every now and then she also likes grapes but only 1 or 2 as a treat as they contain lots of sugar xx

PLEASE don't give any dog grapes or grape products. They are known to cause kidney failure in some dogs!

Shes only ever had them once or twice. Where did you learn about that I think I will research it online

never give dogs grapes or raisins they are toxic to dogs and can only take a couple to cause kidney failure

Ive just researched it online and all articles say that if indegested in large amounts in some dogs it may be fatal but I wont be giving them to sasha again it also says that onions garlic advacado macadamian nuts and raw eggs shouldnt be fed to dogs either which is a bit confusing regarding the raw eggd

As far as I'm aware raw egg is fine as long as the eggs aren't off! This is our dangerous foods list.

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t15046-dangerous-foods-for-dogs

Raw eggs is regarding bacteria such as Salmonella, which causes Salmonellosis, so they aren't an absolute no-no. Just be careful where you get them from.

Grapes are harmful to dogs, supposedly due to a mycotoxin found in them. Yes, avacado cores, macadamia nuts and onions are also best avoided. Garlic is actually beneficial to them, provided you don't give too much.

yes but the problem is no one has worked out what makes them toxic, dogs have died eating ONE, so none should ever be given.

Raw eggs are great for dogs though, raw garlic in appropriate amounts is too

Every site ive just been on has said that raw eggs and garlic are not ok to give to dogs the flesh of advacado is ok as the toxins are in the pit and skin. And when giving apples pears etc should have the pips taken out. I knew that chocolate was bad but didnt realise that can be fatal too. I feel really bad now for giving her even 1 grape it just shows that human food is really detrimental to dogs

Most people give raw eggs to dogs as it's great for their coats.

I feed a raw diet which is also apparently 'bad'

I use garlic to flea the boys have done for years

human food isn't bad for dogs just some is

I have given sasha raw eggs for ages but have always made sure that they are fresh for the same reason and she has a beautiful coat but it does make you stop and think that something as innocent to us as a grape or onion can kill its pretty scary really. I'm going to cook her eggs in future and only bananas, apples and safe berries in future for my little lady. I can't thank all you ladies enough for putting me straight xx

no don't bother booking the eggs they are better for the raw, as you denature the protein in them when you cook them, as long as they are fresh theres no problem with them!

janfrost489 wrote:Every site ive just been on has said that raw eggs and garlic are not ok to give to dogs the flesh of advacado is ok as the toxins are in the pit and skin. And when giving apples pears etc should have the pips taken out. I knew that chocolate was bad but didnt realise that can be fatal too. I feel really bad now for giving her even 1 grape it just shows that human food is really detrimental to dogs

Always research if you're in doubt. Stick to credible books or sites.

Raw eggs are fine, provided they're fresh and free from salmonella.

Garlic can be dangerous if you give too much, but has benefits if it's given in moderation, such as parasite removal.

Avacado is something that is best to stay away from, as there are no real benefits which can't be found in other, non-toxic foods.

The pips in apples and pears contain cyanide, which is why it's recommended not to feed them to your dog, though a few pips wouldn't kill a staffy.

Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs. It also cannot pass through as quickly as it can in humans, which increases the risk of theobromine poisoning. Cooking chocolate and dark chocolate are more dangerous to dogs, although all types of chocolate are best avoided, as they're very unhealthy for them.

The important thing is that you've looked to see which foods should be avoided. If necessary, it can sometimes be useful to keep a list of poisonous foods or substances that you keep in your household, to ensure that none of these substances are given to your dog.

Great info ladies, I have learnt a lot from this.  

Eleanor's pretty much covered it all there.

The problem with grapes is that with some dogs it can take 30 or 40 grapes for any detrimental effect, but with others just one or two has been known to cause renal failure - so the best thing is none at all!

Excellent info as always, thanks for sharing guys

Thanks all for your pieces of advice! I'll try some bananas and apples with Nana

We give our pup carrots and cut up (pips removed) apple and she loves it. She gets a raw egg mixed with her kibble every second day.

Rocky loves to have some apple when we have one, grapes are a definite NO, as is dried fruit - sultanas, raisins, currants. Banana is fine although I don't like them so Rocky doesn't get that unless hubby has one.

How do you give them? Mixed with their dried food?

Nanota wrote:How do you give them? Mixed with their dried food?

Either. Dempsey only has them as treats because they're not part of his feeding regime, but if your dog will eat his dinner with them in it, then why not? 

Dont really give my dog any fruit,he has had a couple of frozzen bananas for teething and a couple of slices heated up in his kibble which he does like

Chiquito loves apple pieces (with the skin cut off) and banana - I use them as treats in his kong or feed them to him by hand. He also munches down on frozen bananas and carrots, and has been known to eat lettuce if the humans are having some

Caryll wrote:

janfrost489 wrote:Sasha loves a banana every now and then she also likes grapes but only 1 or 2 as a treat as they contain lots of sugar xx

PLEASE don't give any dog grapes or grape products. They are known to cause kidney failure in some dogs!

Can't agree more! I nearly had a fit when I read it  

Seriously why is everyone being so dramatic about this. I made a mistake and have checked with the vet who says that sasha will be fine as I only gave her two small grapes. Sasha herself is still fighting fit and healthy with no problems

I'm going to try to give some pieces of apple to Nana as treats

janfrost489 wrote:Seriously why is everyone being so dramatic about this. I made a mistake and have checked with the vet who says that sasha will be fine as I only gave her two small grapes. Sasha herself is still fighting fit and healthy with no problems

Nobody's being dramatic.  Do you expect people to ignore something they know to be wrong? They wouldn't be doing you or your dog any favours by doing that. Nobody kicked up a fuss. They just explained that feeding your dog grapes isn't a good idea. At no point did anybody imply that you'd done it deliberately or that your dog was in danger. It's a forum - things are discussed on forums and that's all it is. Most of the grape comments weren't actually directed at you; they were included in advice posts to the original poster to let them know which fruits are safe and which fruits aren't.

No the grape posts were in answer to my post in response to the original post. Grapes weren't mentioned until I posted that I had mistakenly given them to sasha. As for nobody is getting at me there is a post that has copied and pasted what I wrote and underneath it says 'I almost had a fit when I read this' think that says it all really

No the grape posts were in answer to my post in response to the original post. Grapes weren't mentioned until I posted that I had mistakenly given them to sasha. As for nobody is getting at me there is a post that has copied and pasted what I wrote and underneath it says 'I almost had a fit when I read this' think that says it all really

That's my point - the thread is about fruit for puppies. You brought up grapes, so people explained for both your benefit and the benefit of the original poster that grapes, among other foods, aren't safe.

And 'having a fit' doesn't necessarily mean the poster was angry; the expression is used to convey urgency.

Considering people have taken time to make those posts for the dogs' benefit, I'd be a little more grateful. You might not like being corrected, but it's a part of life.

I was and still am grateful which I stated very early when the person that posted the original reply about the grapes corrected me which I really haven't got a problem with. I was merely stating that that particular post was being dramatic I didn't say angry. I love my puppy to death and I would never do anything to harm her.

having a fit? no

Have dogs DIED form eating grapes and raisins? YES

Your vet should never have told you it was fine.

She didn't say giving them was fine she said sasha was fine and not to give them again which I already knew because of the advice from the forum

mistakes happen, least you now know

Yes they do and id like to say once again that I am very grateful for all of the advice that I have received from the forum not just regarding the grape incident but I will be researching any queries about sasha that I have from other reputable sites online as I feel as though I have been made to look ungrateful and obnoxious

No one has purposely tried to do that, and you will find we are one of the friendliest forums on the web, so no need to go else where

janfrost489 wrote:Yes they do and id like to say once again that I am very grateful for all of the advice that I have received from the forum not just regarding the grape incident but I will be researching any queries about sasha that I have from other reputable sites online as I feel as though I have been made to look ungrateful and obnoxious

You must of got it wrong, I didn't post my comment to offend you, or at you. I was just shocked because I obviously know the harm a single grape can do to a dog. It didn't cross my mind of the thought of you hurting her or doing it purposefully but by accident because you didn't know not to. I personally don't think it was dramatic because grapes really can be so dangerous, so that was my reaction. This forum is very friendly and I personally don't think of you as a bad person because you made one mistake. Now you know with the help of people on the forum not to give her any again. Sorry if my comment came across as offensive as I didn't intend on being

In Ian Billinghursts book; 'the BARF diet' and 'give your dog a bone' he advises that grapes can be used in the mush/meat patties that he advises on feeding. This is from a vet with over 40 yrs experience and an international consultant/lecturer on RAW/BARF feeding. I don't follow him as gospel as I don't necessarily agree with his thesis ... but thought it was an interesting point to note.

Atb,
Paul

Hakuna wrote:In Ian Billinghursts book; 'the BARF diet' and 'give your dog a bone' he advises that grapes can be used in the mush/meat patties that he advises on feeding. This is from a vet with over 40 yrs experience and an international consultant/lecturer on RAW/BARF feeding. I don't follow him as gospel as I don't necessarily agree with his thesis ... but thought it was an interesting point to note.

Atb,
Paul

I'm afraid for anyone, including a vet (yes i've read his book) to recommend feeding dogs grape is down right dangerous.

Even after many tests, people aren't 100% sure why they affect dogs like they do, but if ONE grape can kill a rottie causing renal failure, no one should be giving them to dogs. It's just not worth the risk

Hi Ella,

I'm not condoning it or saying Billinghurst is right ... just thought it was an interesting point to note especially from a veterinary professional.

Atb,
Paul

Yer and I don't trust vets what so ever....

Grapegate  

Dont worry janfrost people are only to willing to help here,some of the things i have posted would of raised a few eyebrows but its best to be open and honest because you will get the best help here if you do,and sometimes its always best to give direct clear advice when typing,we all love our boys and girls and also care about other posters little ones

janfrost489 wrote:Yes they do and id like to say once again that I am very grateful for all of the advice that I have received from the forum not just regarding the grape incident but I will be researching any queries about sasha that I have from other reputable sites online as I feel as though I have been made to look ungrateful and obnoxious

Hi Jan, As said by many, no one meant to point fingers at you or make you feel singled out regarding an honest mistake, many of the members here including long time staff did not know as much as we do now, and it is all due to the fact that everyone here has such great knowledge and we have all learnt so much from each other, I being a member of staff have posted a few things that others have pointed out could be harmful or a certain behaviour should be stopped, I came to realise that everyone here is so passionate about what they know that they just try to aid others as much as possible! Please don't feel that you need to go elsewhere, as I guarantee the information you find here will be valuable for life!

In regards to the original post, I give Rocky banana in kongs, some apple if Im having one, and frozen carrots

Ruby adores bananas. she can hear you crack open the end and she's there. It's a good way to get tablets down her too

Right this thread has gone way off track now with us all, so am locking but Hakuna feel free to start your own thread, your more the welcome to carry on the debate there.