Blaine and I adopted our rescue dog, Lenny, roughly three years ago now. She originally came from North Carolina, although she ended up in the care of the wonderful folks at the Brantford SPCA, which is where we were able to adopt her from. We positively adore her, as does anyone who meets her, and I really think we lucked out with our sweet Lenny because she is such a little ham.
We arguably spoil Lenny more than we should, but considering the life she lived prior to us adopting her, I think she deserves all of the goodies and more. We give her a teeth-cleaning chew every day, as well as food scraps, within reason, but I was thinking to myself, I would like to explore some other dog treat alternatives to offer her to switch things up.
I’ve come to notice Lenny likes a lot of different fruits. I eat fruit bars myself, and every time she hears me open one, she appears, hoping to earn a morsel. She is an avid fan of certain flavours more than others, but she has yet to meet a fruit bar flavour she won’t eat.
I’ve tried giving her some vegetables here and there, but, like her mother, she doesn’t seem to be terribly eager to try them.
Many fruits and vegetables are safe for dogs, but not all of them. Check out the following information comes from dundasanimalhospital.ca.
“Here are 10 ideas for fruit and veggie treats that your dog might love:
- Watermelon
- Apples (without core or seeds)
- Asparagus (cooked)
- Blueberries, strawberries
- Brussel sprouts (cooked)
- Cantaloupe
- Green beans (cooked or raw)
- Pumpkin (cooked)
- Spinach (cooked)
- Sweet potatoes (cooked)
“Fruits and veggies can be a fun and healthy way to bring variety to your dog’s diet, but be careful – there are some fruits and veggies you should never feed your dog.
- Onions, garlic, chives, shallots, and leeks: These vegetables are off-limits to dogs and cats. A small amount may destroy red blood cells, causing anemia.
- Avocado: Every part of the avocado contains persin, a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Avocados are also high in fat, which can lead to pancreatitis.
- Citrus: Fruits in this category can cause upset stomachs.
- Currants, rhubarb, and mushrooms: These can be toxic for your dog.
- Grapes and raisins: They seem harmless but can cause some pets to become seriously ill, leading to kidney failure and even death,” the web page explains.
There ya have it, friends.
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