:o Im wanting to know if baby food fruits and veggies are OK to give a puppy as a treat.and if so what ones... also.. I was told by a breeder it was.. but wanted to ask others he is eating dry puppy food (Eukanuba Puppy small bits):)

AVOID ALL these
All seeds and pits
Raisins, grapes, citrus -acidic fruits
Onions, garlic, tomatoes,

10 PEOPLE FOODS TO AVOID/TAKE A PAWS DOG TRAINING/BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION (http://www.takeapaws.com.au/people_food.html)

If he is eating his dry food, I would leave well enough alone. It's very easy to get toy breeds "hooked" on some nutritionally unbalanced treat and refuse everything else. It would be OK to feed a small meal of his regular food softened with a little water two or three times a day, while still leaving a bowl of the dry down to snack on through the day. I realize that having food out all the time can interfere with a potty training schedule, but these little dogs are so prone to low blood sugar, I think it is worth it. It's hard for their tiny stomachs to hold enough food at one time to supply their energy needs for very long.
The link in the post above is a good one as to people food to be especially careful to avoid.

My Puppy will be 3 months old oh feb 28th and the breeder I got him from said that some baby food fruits and veggies are OK.. along with his puppy food but only as a treat but this breeder said her vet said it was OK to do this, my vet office is closed till Monday and I want some answers until I can call my vet Monday.. he's only 1lb. But what I do don't understand is why would a breeder tell me this.. she said that's what she would feed him once in a while as a treat for something tasty other then puppy food but give it only as a treat..

I don't really think there is anything wrong, particularly, with baby food (although you should stick with the meat or meat with noodles or rice rather than vegetables or fruit). I'm more concerned that at this age he may become obsessed with the "treats" and begin to refuse his regular diet. (like a child constantly demanding pizza for supper). As dogs get older, it becomes easier for them to understand the concept of "treat" vs. "meal". I certainly can't say that my own dogs never get a bite of table food, but they eat their regular food well. Check with your own vet Monday and see what he says. Don't be surprised if he has a veiw on the matter that is different from mine and/or the breeder's vet. Always keep the "not good for dogs" food list in mind. :)

Hi all I am looking for a home remedy for dewormong toy breed puppies

hi all i am looking for a home remedy for dewormong toy breed puppies

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You can use ivamec in small doses or you can go to pet smart and get them something called d-worm for puppies and dogs in fact its Called D-Worm 60 is your best bet.. other then that I don't recommed

:o Im wanting to know if baby food fruits and veggies are ok to give a puppy as a treat.and if so what ones... also.. i was told by a breeder it was.. but wanted to ask others he is eating dry puppy food (Eukanuba Puppy small bits):)


Not an expert, but here's my 2 cents. :) The dry puppy food is a perfectly balanced to meet all of your puppy's nutritional needs. Adding to the diet foods that were not created for dogs can throw off his diet. This can end up in sloppy stools! If you want to treat your dog, I suggest using treats meant for dogs, even by the same brand as the dog food or using pieces of the dry kibble. If I pull out a piece of dog food from my pocket (rather than her bowl) my pup gets VERY excited. That is of course partly due to the enthusiasm, praise and ridiculously high pitched voice I use when treating her. :p

I don't know why the breeder is suggesting it. I do know there is a lot of dog advice around that ignores the large body of well proven good techniques. In general, the less you give your puppy other than its dry puppy chow, the better.

Most puppy foods are produced with the puppies deligate digestive system in mind. I say most, because some are better than others in my own opinion. I would say to feed the same puppy food as directed on the bag, or better yet by your vet. Always take the advice of a licensed vet over our opinions though.

DO NOT FEED DOGS OR PUPPIES BABY FOOD!! They can contain such ingrediants as onion powder which can be toxic to dogs!!
Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system (allow chewing as it is good for cleaning teeth but do not allow your dog to shatter bone and eat the sharp broken bits. Do not feed an entire diet of bones as the will have too much calcium which is not good for there health 1-2 times a week as a treat)
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems are known to be cancer causing.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products (cheese, ice cream, yoghurt )NOT MEANING PUPPY MILK That's OK FOR PUPPIES Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets. Flavouring and colouring in these products are known to cause certain cancers.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough and breads Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.