Puppy loves fruit?

My six month old puppy loves fruit - apples, banana, grapes, dry figs and he also adores chestnuts.

Is it ok to give him fruit? Which ones are best and which ones are should be avoided?

Puppy loves fruit?
yes, dogs by nature are scavengers not carnavors as some people think. Cats, as a species, are meat eating but dogs can eat just about anything and be fine. Do not feed them chocolate or salmon. That particular kind of fish is actually poisonous and chocolate can make them very sick depending on a few variables. I am not being more specific with chocolate because people would get it wrong, it's better just to keep the straight rule of no chocolate. As for fruit and veggies, go to town. Balanced diets are great for dogs and have some very good benefits.
Reply:no i don't think it is allowed cause it could poison the puppy
Reply:fruit and veg r gud for dogs as in the wild the animals they eat would have eaten things like that. You shouldn't give it lettuce though as that can give them gripe and onions can be posionous along with chocolate. My dogs always loved a carrot after their evening feed.They'd sit and wait till they got one. Giving them a carrot would clean their teeth. In the summer we wondered why there wasn't any runner beans on the bottom of the vines until we caught the dogs helping themselves to them lol.
Reply:i don't think fig is a good idea as it may cause a skin reaction i think the others are fine but keep them in small doses. if you are worried about these sort of things why don't you go on amazon or to a good local book shop and by yourself a book about these sorts of things i have a very good one bought from amazon called DOG OWNERS HOME VETERINARY HANDBOOK and sometimes i am glad i have it i think it or an equivalent is a must for all dog owners.
Reply:Well, none of the ones you listed are dangerous for your puppy to eat. My two dogs love vegetables thier favorite is Green Pepper.



There are none that I can think of that should be avoided due to health issues; but definately avoid Carrots (normal and baby) broccolli. They will not be very pleasent to be around after they eat those. Actually, you probably won't want to be in the same room with him. They can cause really bad gas, not bloating gas, just really bad smelling. Also, as a puppy, avoid really high sugar foods, puppy and sugar rush mean anything?



Nice to hear you have a health food nut puppy, but remember they should be used for treats, not an all the time snack. Otherwise you will need a puppy treadmill when he is 18 months.



Good luck with your new puppy.
Reply:Yeah I think it's fine. My puppy is 7-months old and I give him clemintine slices all the time. If you aren't sure, just ask a vet.
Reply:I have had dogs who love fruit and nuts, but the Vet said not to feed them that. Their digestive tracts are different than ours. If you want them to live longer, only feed them good dog food.
Reply:Fruit is ok to give, if he likes veggies that would be a better choice. Never give your pup grapes, raisins and i would stay away from the figs. Grapes and raisins can hold toxins in their skins and make animals very sick. All of these should be given in moderation...like a bite once or twice a week.
Reply:fruit and veggies are good
Reply:Really there isn't a need to give your dog any fruit. But if you're watching your dog's weight, measure his meals carefully - and keep a portion set asid ein a baggie or something to use as treats throughout the day.



Giving your dog ANY people food encourages him to beg for it later in life - not to mention what happens when you have a holiday get together some day and your pooch decides he wants Grandma's, or baby's fruit??



As for all the posts that said to stay away from grapes. They are right. The state university near my home has a vet hospital. They have all kinds of pamphlets about grapes. HOWEVER - they do not know why they are toxic to SOME dogs. NOT all. In fact, a relative of min has labs %26amp; goldens that eat grapes they steal from the vines themselves. Luckily, the grapes don't affect them. Yet, I would never take the chance.



Why bother chancing your little pup's life with any people food?? If you want specialty food for him, there is plenty available made for dogs!
Reply:yes i think it ok. just watch for the runs, you may have to watch how much he has thats all. and that hes chewing it properly and doesn't choke.
Reply:you should avoid giving him grapes. They love them, but they can be toxic (same with raisins). Apples and bananas are great! try babay carrots too.
Reply:my dog loves eating carrots and outer leaves of cabbage, broccoli, anything basically. she dont like the texture of bananas though!! you do have to be aware of the poisonous ones.



Onions-can cause:Hemolytic Anemia, laboured breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarhea, discoloured urine



Mushrooms-can cause:abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting diarhea, convulsions, coma, death



Grapes / Raisins- can cause:vomiting, diarhea, abdominal pain, lethargy



Chocolate- can cause:staggering, laboured breathing, vomiting, diarhea, abdominal pain, tremours, fever, heart rate increase, arrythmia, seizures, coma, death



Coffee / Cocoa-can cause:staggering, laboured breathing, vomiting, diarhea, abdominal pain, tremours, fever, heart rate increase, arrythmia, seizures, coma, death
Reply:Here is a list of foods and such that can b harmful to your dog.

coffee grounds, Chocolate, yeast dough, macadamia nuts, fatty foods, Avocado, grapes/raisins, Onions, tea, alcohol, salt, garlic, AND chewing gum,candy and breath fresheners, containing xylitol. I am including a site for you to go to where you can pull up a online brochure that contains dangers around the house such as certain kinds of plants that are also toxic to dogs.



http://www.avma.org/communications/broch...



please go there to find out about foods and other things. Good luck with your dog. It doesn't appear that the grapes have hurt him but maybe it can in the future the other fruits you give him should be good. Mine do well with the apples, and bananas,and dried apricots and dried pineapples they really love them. enjoy your pet.
Reply:my friend's dog eats apples and carrots but my dog just looks at me like i'm stupid when i offer him fruit or veg!
Reply:i have had two broader collies, that have loved fruit. one lived until she was 18 years old, and the fruit did her no harm. the one we have now, just loves fruit.



the one we have now eats apples, banana, grapes, orange, mandarins, melon and strawberries.



i know when i took the youngest collie to the vets as a pup, and said she was eating fruit, the vets reply was she'll will not get scurvy, (a lack of vit c disease).

but if you are worried, just talk to your vet
Reply:my dog loves polo mints and grapes,

but i heard a vet on the paul o'grady show say the grapes are extremely toxic to dogs.

my vet confirms that this is true

yet my dogs still insist on eating the wierest things...raw onions anyone?
Reply:do not give your puppy grapes they will kill them they are very bad for them and so is choclate and also nut are bad for them
Reply:NO GRAPES, a slow acting toxin is contained in grapes %26amp; raisens
Reply:my older st bernard boxer mix loves fruit, he will eat any kind of fruit you give him except blueberrys. im not sure but i think it is ok to give him fruit. i dont think it will hurt him. just dont give him tons.
Reply:Definitely NO grapes!

They contain a toxin which dogs are unable to secrete. This toxin gradually builds up in their system and then begins to cause damage. Apparently, there is also a toxin in chocolate which builds up in a dog's system in the same way.

I don't know of any problems with other fruits, nuts or vegetables.

By the way, don't worry about the grapes he's already had, it's probably not enough to have done any damage, but please don't build on it any more.

Enjoy your puppy.
Reply:u can give any fruit to a dog if they like it just not all the time because u could give it diaherra just give ur dog two pieces a week all somethink like that just not too much
Reply:grapes and prunes should be avoided as the digestive system of the dog is already fast enough
Reply:Just dont give him too much in one day. Dogs are just like us, too much can upset there tummy.
Reply:try a vegetable especially carrots. carrots are very very healthy for dogs
Reply:its fine just give it in moderation too much can give them diarrhoea. try him with some veg to mine loves cucumber and turnip
Reply:yes, it shoudl be fine, at 6 months he's big enough to have different things, just don't go overboard
Reply:Make sure they are pitted first. Avocado is best for dog's (health wise).
Reply:NO GRAPES, NO RAISINS-MY BEAGLE LOVES ALL THAT TOO-GRAPES AND RAISINS CAN KILL THEM
Reply:It is good for them as it is good for us. Just, don't give it too much because it will not eat his own dog food.
Reply:always double check with your vet. But a big no on the grapes..... There is no charge for a phone call to the vets.

my vet helped me deliver my first litter of pups on the phone for 2 hours with no charge. But no no no grapes. And make sure they are getting a good quality dog food. No walmart brand. one of my other breeders has lost 2 dogs because the people she sold the puppies to would not feed them any dog food. Dog food has many nutrients that dogs have to have.

wesley