Fruit

**HoochsMommiee** · 07-21-2011, 08:05 PM

does anyone know if watermelon is good 4 dogs if so what other fruit is good 4 them

**Freedom** · 07-21-2011, 08:22 PM

Mine have bits of watermelon now and then, no issues.

I don't give them much as it is so full of water. I don't need in house accidents, lol.

Apples, pears, bananas, oranges - Sugar loves ALL fruits! - and veggies too. Lacey looks at me like I'm trying to poison her.

**HoochsMommiee** · 07-21-2011, 08:27 PM

ok i will get a lil of each and see how they react i know they do notlike carrots

**Karen** · 07-21-2011, 08:36 PM

Just don't give her raisins or grapes, as they can be toxic to dogs in high quantities.

A few years ago at the Pet Talk gathering in Findlay, I surprised some of the folks by asking whose dog wanted my watermelon rind. They all thought I was nuts, but i told them our dogs used to enjoy them. I offered one to Kimmie(Ramanth)'s Chipper, and he practically inhaled it! Chipper has some food allergies and issues, but gobbled that down to no ill effect and asked for more!

Keep in mind all Freedom's charges are Bichons, so not much in terms of size. And in hot weather, dogs need hydration just as much as we do!

It's always best to introduce one new food at a time, just in case. Our Saint Bernard, Freckles, LOVED carrots, cooked sliced carrots were her idea of extra good treats!