sugar Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) I was telling the vet tonight about how my SWF had a vomit last night- i took her up because my cat had to go for another check up on his leg. The vet said, was it digested food? I said no, because the peas and corn was still whole in the vomit. He looked at me like he was going to faint! He couldnt believe I give my dogs vegies :D Do you guys? Edited October 25, 2005 by sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I'd get a new vet :D Nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 :D mine get a vegie mix in thier chicken mince, I juice fresh vegies, mix the juice with the pulp and into dinner it goes! some nights, I'll just chuck in some chopped greens. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I believe you. I BELIEVE YOU. :D Did he eventually accept this novel idea? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 because the peas and corn was still whole When she gets better you might try blending/juicing up the veggies :D Yup, Dieter gets a lot of leafy greens and pumpkin as a 'staple' veggie and then whatever is cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Firstly , dogs cannot digest raw vegies unless they have been pureed, that is whythe peas and corn were whole. I don't feed corn. My dogs love their vegies and my Vets supports what I am feeding them( raw mince, pureed vegies, boiled rice, chicken necks, shanks, brisket bones and some Bonnie Complete). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I'd keep away from the corn Mush the vegies up and they will digest better and do the good they are meant to :D Your vet is a dip shit :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 why no corn? it was only a little bit :D :D I lurve my vet Seriously, besides this, I wouldnt know what to do without him. He is always available to make squeeze in times for my pooches and ragdoll, and has been excellent with my ragdoll cat with the whole scenario- he saw our cat so many times for check ups in a month for no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Riley gets veggies all the time. He loves his carrots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 why no corn? it was only a little bit :D I lurve my vet Seriously, besides this, I wouldnt know what to do without him. He is always available to make squeeze in times for my pooches and ragdoll, and has been excellent with my ragdoll cat with the whole scenario- he saw our cat so many times for check ups in a month for no charge. No way said that you should dump you're Vet :D I was just have a bit of a laugh, loads of vets are against the BARF diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Is there a problem with corn off the cob?? (as part of the vege mix?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 may be an old wives but I never give my dogs corn, breeder of my first Goldie donkeys years ago told me that corn had caused obstruction and death in dogs. I never put it to the test, I have never checked it out. It may need serious research. Giving vegies to dogs is not a new thing and I am stunned at your vets surprise. My parents fed our dogs raw vegies in the 50's which is as early as I remember and mum told me that becuae of war restrictions their dog really only had vegetable peelings and other leftovers, they would be fined if they gave the dog food suitable for human consumption. The dog was beautiful, well fed, no problems. So it isn't new and I have been feeding my dogs on vegetables, bones and biscuit for 30 years or more. get another vet :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Do they not teach vets that dogs eat the gut contents of their prey as well and it contains undigested vegetation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) Corn kernals fed whole come out whole, I steer clear of them. I don't give peas either as the acid in peas upsets some dogs tummies. My boy gets carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, beans, pumpkin, sweet potatoe; none of this seems to upset him. Cheers, Corine Edited for minor typo. Edited October 25, 2005 by fido666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My dogs get vegies with their raw meat whatever is going, and they also love apples and bananas, mine get a raw carrot to chew on and they love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Corn kernals fed whole come out whole, I steer clear of them. Yes they tend to in humans too!! :D But I imagine that the digestive process allows for some digestion and therefore gaining of nutrients. I give them to my dogs only when I am doing the "lazy Barf veges" and cooking a combination of raw and frozen veges for them. Ideally I pulverise the raw ones... but sometimes it just is so much effort... and I would prefer to give cooked veges than none at all! *Gotta hate cleaning that bloody food processor!!!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesar Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I was told tomatos are toxic to dogs and can kill them. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I thought it was tomato leaves/stems that were toxic, not the tomatoes themselves, but i could be wrong. Anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) . Edited May 7, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Corn is a cereal, not a vegetable. Dogs don't digest cereal at all well. Corn COBS can cause gut obstructions - not corn kernels. They tend to be just the right size for a large dog to swallow but they won't pass through. Its probably quite safe to feed corn kernels just not very nutritious. Sugar, I'd suggest you invest in a juicer or blender and vary the veggies you feed a bit more. Both corn and peas are mostly starch. There are threads on hear about fruits/veggies that are toxic to dogs. The worst of the lot are onions - raw or cooked. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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