Paw Chewing?

Dawnben · 08-31-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pawzaddict

How come I thought carrots were not good for dogs? Hmmmmm
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But my pet is part of the family! Is there anything I can add to their dinner?
Here are some safer alternatives to the tempting fat, bones, and gravy commonly seen around the holidays. Please remember - everything in moderation! Just because these are 'safer', they should not be fed in great quantities to replace the normal diet!

Raw carrots - many dogs love them, and they are great for teeth.
Broths - beef, turkey, chicken broths are a great no-fat flavor enhancer for your pet's regular meal.
Cooked vegetables - cooked carrots, potatoes, and other vegetables are OK to give your pet in small amounts.
-- One note: corn is a common food allergen, so if your pet has a sensitive stomach, stay away from corn. -- Also do not give your pet onions, as they can have harmful effects. Read more about onions.
Cottage cheese - my dogs love a spoonful of low-fat cottage cheese! This is a nice bland food that adds flavor, but doesn't upset their stomach.
Veterinary Q & A - Holiday Eating and Pets

pawzaddict · 08-31-2010, 02:06 PM

Yea I've heard carrots are bad. Ill have to find the article where it says that when I get home. Possibly an old myth, but always remembered something about carrots. Maybe its not giving it to them all the time type of a deal *shrugs*
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pawzaddict · 08-31-2010, 02:23 PM

Ok I guess it was an old myth or its about baby carrots (they contain chlorine).
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HarleyHasMyHeart · 09-01-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tess

My boy Josey just gave me that look as I left for work this morning! It sorta tears your heart out... but I still have to go to work, so I can earn a salary, so he can eat and have a roof over his head! Sigh.

Oh my goodness, I know!! Every morning before I go to work Harley sits by the door and waits for me to leave. Before I close the door, I can see him and he has the saddest look on his face. Pitiful almost because he has Angel and my sister sometimes.

HarleyHasMyHeart · 09-01-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawnben

Del Monte’s Pup-Peroni Ingredients: Beef, Meat by-Products, Soy Grits, Sugar, Liver, Salt, Propylene Glycol, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Natural Smoke Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (used as a preservative), Sodium Nitrite (for color retention), Red 40, BHA (used as a preservative), Onion Extract. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 24%, Crude Fat 12%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 24%

I would choose another treat there are many other stix type treats that are healthier Nutro makes on that has better ingredients and also Trader Joes has one and Newman's own that a great organic one

Thanks for adding some other treats i should try.
I never thought I wuold have to look at the ingredients on the dog treats and food, I just thought (stupidly) that they were all healthy for dogs in some way. But now I know feeding the dogs is like feeding myself.