what kind of fruit and vegies can dogs eat and how to prepare?

Question

my dog is a mini schnauzer and i know he cannot have choc. and grapes and raisens

Answer 1

grapes, raisins, onions, raw potatoes, green tomatoes and stones and pips from fruits like peaches and apples are all things you should never give.Treats like crisps, corn snacks and chocolate should never be given to a dog, Too much salt and the theobromine in Chocolate can kill dogs!
Most vegetables are better pulped or processed so that the fibres are broken down before the dog eats them but lots of dogs like to eat carrots, turnips, apples etc whole. De-core apples first though!
Melons are a particular favourite with my dog but unlike others I've had she wont touch bananas!
I feed my dog and cats the BARF diet so fruit and veg is a regular addition but the cats will only eat it if it's pulped. They like most herbs too and mint is a particular favourite with the dog.
My boss has a Pom who loves grated carrot and turnip on her meat and rice and she loves fresh or frozen peas.

I haven't included garlic in the list because I've been feeding my dogs and cats it for over 50 years. Its a natural flea deterrent, one bite and they leave to find a new host! I've never had an anaemic animal and it also seems to help keep their hearts working well! They dont get a lot of it but it's a regular part of their diets. Some Vets say it's OK others say only in tiny amounts and others say it's bad so I think it's up to you to decide on whether to give it or not!
Just experiment and let your dog decide what he wants to eat !

Answer 2

My akita is a bit picky but I've yet to find a food my sheltie won't eat. Except for ketchup, which is not exactly a food.

They both love carrots. So does the bird, so if I give one of the three a carrot, ALL of them want one. I am single handedly supporting carrot farmers.

The sheltie loves raw snap beans. I have no idea exactly what she's doing to them, but I can give her one and then come back later and find the pod completely empty. She even scoops out the inside of the pod somehow and all that's left is the thinnest little shell.

The akita, on the other hand, loathes peas and beans of any shape. She won't eat them. Sometimes I mix leftover veggie soup in with her dog food. She eats everything and leaves a tiny little pile of peas in her dish. I admit to purposely giving her veggie soup just to watch her de-pea it. It's wonderful for keeping her busy when visitors that are a bit leery of such a large dog are over. (And the sight of said large dog fastidiously picking over her soup goes a long way to convincing them she's harmless as well.)

Both of them love apples, pears and kiwi fruit as well.

Answer 3

I would say, other than the ones you have already mentioned, not rare potatoes, especially green ones, and not too much of anything in one go. Most things I would say give to them raw and in large chunks if not whole-that way it will help keep teeth clean and occupy your dog for longer.

I have known dogs to enjoy apples, carrots, swede, broccoli stalks and the centres of corn on the cob. The dog I am looking after at the moment like to have whole banana's, and he peels them before eating!

Answer 4

Dogs can eat pretty much all vegetables in moderation. To those who say garlic is toxic - that is rubbish. Garlic has been used for years as a herbal remedy, it's also good as a flea repellent. Veg. is best chopped up & fed raw.
Look up BARF (bones and Raw Food) on Google.

Answer 5

My dog loves apples, pears, carrots, cabbage leaves, broccoli stalks. Not so fond of spinach, chard etc. The veg he does like he prefers to crunch raw and whole. He is a labrador, so may differ in nose length from your schnauzer. Your dog may prefer to have things chopped up a little. Some dogs do like veg at all though.

Answer 6

fruit grows on woods or vines and fruit and vegetables grow in the earth.

Answer 7

Dogs can eat pretty much any vegetable (raw or cooked/steamed), except garlic and onions it can make them anemic and upset their tummy.

Usually any kind of fruit except for raisins and grapes, but you already know that. Dried or fresh fruit is ok. Apples, different kinds of berries.

Rice/Pasta is always good too. My dog loves our leftover chinese food!

And if you do give him meat, make sure it's cooked somewhat and no bones!!

And I say good luck getting your dog to eat fruit and veggies, mine won't go near the stuff!!

Answer 8

If you're going to feed raw veggies with a meal they need to be pulped. Veggies contain cellulose which isn't digested by dogs, it goes right through them. Almost any fruit other than grapes and remove the seeds from apples and pears, pits from peaches and nectarines.

Answer 9

Dogs are omnivores and most LOVE certain fruits and vegetables (apples seem to be especially popular... just avoid the seeds, as they contain cyanide).

No onion, garlic, grapes, raisins (all dried fruit, for that matter... but especially raisins), broccoli and cauliflower (it causes severe stomach gas and in large amounts can cause a dog's stomach to "invert", which is very serious and sometimes fatal), etc...

Good fruits/veggies: carrots, apples, cucumber (and melon of all sorts), tomato (but not any green parts), potato (but cooked... uncooked potato is mildly poisonous to both humans and dogs... but only mildly), lettuce, parsley, celery, banana, blackberries, beets, etc... Raw is generally best, except where noted.

EDIT: Wow... someone went though and gave thumbs down to EVERYONE! ...why?

Answer 10

Pretty much anything, in moderation. I usually slice things up and them mix them with a mushed banana and some dog food. Seems to work well and still provide nutrition.