Which vegies for Maltese/Shihtzu???

[KathryninOz]

Firstly hello to everyone. I am just new to this site, and the happy owner of a Maltese/Shihtzu called Murphy. I am wondering what vegetables are safe to give pups. I was interested as to whether they could have cabbage in particular.I look forward to keeping in touch on this site. Thanks for having me.

[pak3tz]

Hi there, I am not sure about cabbage, but all my dogs love, carrots, cherry tomatoes and red peppers. They also love
oranges and apples, and pick the raspberries off the bushes in the backyard. Do you have any pictures of your furbaby to post

[Shineillusion]

It's easier to list the foods to avoid, LOL.

That list includes chocolate, of course. Avacado is generally concidered a no no too.

Onions and related vegetables like leeks and shallots can cause a serious type of anemia. It doesn't make any difference if they're cooked or raw. Avoid them. Garlic is related to onions, but seems to be alright in small amounts. Don't go overboard on the garlic, though.

Grapes and raisins contain a substance toxic to dogs. One as a treat won't do any harm, but avoid them in excess.

Brocolli and related vegetables (cabbage included) can also be toxic if they comprise more than 10% of the dogs diet. Again, small amounts as treats are ok.

Tomatoes can also be a problem to some dogs if fed in large amounts.

Lots and lots of dogs are allergic to corn. If your dog has no problem digesting corn, it's ok. If it produces gas or diarrhea, or if your dog has chronic skin/ear infections, avoid corn.

Coffee and tea are also toxic. That isn't confined to the drinks. If your dog gets into the trash and gets coffee grounds or tea bags and eats them, consult your vet on how to procede.

[puttin510]

I've been giving my poodle broccoli almost on a daily basis for a few years. She has bloodwork done every 6 months, being she is on Deramaxx. Her bloodword is perfect.
I don't see anything wrong with cabbage a few times a week. Green beens, calliflower. Even lettuce, my dogs love.

[myshihpoo]

My shihpoo also loves carrots (cooked, especially, but also raw) broccoli and cabbage. They are not part of his regular diet and don't seem to create a digestion problem. I was very very surprised when he ate the cabbage for the first time!!

[Shineillusion]

I forgot one; macadamia nuts. As few as 6 nuts have been known to cause toxic reactions in small dogs.

As for the broccoli, cabbage and all; I'm only reporting what's on the list. I give my dogs a bit of broccoli or cabbage now and then too, with no problem. But then again, a bit on occasion is far from 10% of their entire diet.

[MollysMom]

I read this thread with a lot of interest.
I already knew my dog liked carrots and apples, but when fixing myself a salad for lunch I gave her a bit of lettuce.
At first she just looked at it, then ate it. So I gave her a little bigger piece, and she ate it also. So then, I tried a tiny piece of tomato, and it disappeared also.
A guestion about green beans...frozen is obviously better, but is canned OK too?????

[puttin510]

I think sometimes canned would be ok, but not always. With all the preservatives. On occasion I will give sasha a few if I'm having some. But lets see what others say.

[Shineillusion]

If your giving veggies as treats, fresh is best, then frozen, then canned.

If you want the dog to get the nutritional benefit of the veggies, they need to be mashed or ground. Dogs don't chew their food well enough, and veggyy pieces pass through undigested.

Baby food veggies and fruits will work, also. But check the lable for added salt, sugar, and onions.

Dogs with anal gland problems will often benefit from adding canned pumpkin or cooked plain sweet potato to their food. I use a big spoonfull for my Malamute, and about a tablespoon for my dachshund.