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[wonkylegs 4]

:oops:

I think that site is refering to some species, not all species of mushroom, i guess like with humans and mushrooms? but i'll bear it in mind and do my research on mushrooms now! the book i'm reading says that they are a good source of omega 3 oils for dogs.

I STAND CORRECTED .. :oops: :oops:

 

Some mushrooms can indeed be very toxic to pets. Most cause gastric irritation resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Others can cause damage to the heart, liver and kidneys. In some cases seizures and death can occur. The best advice is to identify the species of mushrooms in your garden. If they are safe for human consumption, they will not be harmful to your pet. Remove all poisonous and unidentifiable mushrooms from your pets' environment.

 

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[Hannah4181 260]

My dogs are fed purely on bone and meat, a combination of chicken, tripe, beef, lamb, turkey and rabbit. I've never supplimented or added veg. I have never seen my dogs looking so well, but worry sometimes that they are missing out on things??

I get green tripe which obviously adds some roughage. They also get sardines in tomato sauce twice a week and kibble once a week.

[Cajunrules 8]

I only feed meat and bone and eggs, never seemed to be a problem would be interested to know why others give veg

[socks 32,253]

Ok this is the diet i am going to strive to give my new pup,

 

60% RMB

 

10% OFFAL

 

30% VEG

made up of mainly greens like spring/mustard greens, with mushrooms, baked beans, banana, carrot, sweetcorn, sweet potatoe, pumpkin, squash, peanuts, brocoli, sprouts.

 

also some sardines, raw egg, butter, natural yoghurt, and a supplement like keepers mix added occaisionally.

 

does this sound about right?

 

also should i give the pup the same amount that i expect her to eat as an adult per day? [split into smaller meals of course]

 

sorry to be a pain with so many questions!

 

why would you want to feed butter, baked beans, peanuts and mushrooms for ??? did i waste my time putting up the list ???

 

i feed fruite and veg as it give the dog the vitamins and minerals that they dont get from meat and bone alone .........

[TIMMAY 6]

Butter and peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, and as you stated that that this would be removed by freezing, i thought that a small amount of fresh butter/peanuts would be a good way to put this back in the diet? Mushrooms, and baked beans are supposed to be good for fatty acids. Please don't feel that you wasted your time, by posting the list, but i will look at other sources, and try and make a rounded decision. Just wanted different opinions, to help!

 

cheers

[socks 32,253]

Butter and peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, and as you stated that that this would be removed by freezing, i thought that a small amount of fresh butter/peanuts would be a good way to put this back in the diet? Mushrooms, and baked beans are supposed to be good for fatty acids. Please don't feel that you wasted your time, by posting the list, but i will look at other sources, and try and make a rounded decision. Just wanted different opinions, to help!

 

cheers

 

i dont think there is any vitamin E in butter ??? and if there is it will be a very small amount and wouldnt be worth using when you look at all the bad fats the dog would be getting by feeding it butter ... if you want to add vit E the dogs diet then use wheat germ oil ... as for the fatty acids the dog will get plenty of that from the meat it is eating ........

[TIMMAY 6]

book i'm reading says that butter is a good source of vit E, but i reckon your right there's probably enough bad stuff in butter to out weigh the good, i'll see if i can get some wheat germ oil! might omit the mushrooms as well, but i think i'll keep the beans, just for some variation.

 

to those asking about whether a dog needs any veg, i reckon that wolves would eat stomach contents in the wild, and therefore get some 'veg' in that respect, and may have a chew on some vegetation. so it's trying to copy that really. Not saying that just feeding meat is wrong, it's just different, i say if it works for you just keep doing it, i certainly would!

[mossman330 0]

dogs dont truely need veg. i like to feed green tripe its predigested. ive fed raw for a few years and i think the most important part is the amount and quality of fats there gettin. forget about % every dog is different some need more some need less. JUST FEED THEM.

 

MossMan

[threbb 0]

My dogs are fed purely on bone and meat, a combination of chicken, tripe, beef, lamb, turkey and rabbit. I've never supplimented or added veg. I have never seen my dogs looking so well, but worry sometimes that they are missing out on things??

I get green tripe which obviously adds some roughage. They also get sardines in tomato sauce twice a week and kibble once a week.

Giving veg to dogs is nothing new.In Greyhound kennels veg was always added to the soup which was or still is in some cases used to soak the brown bread in to which the meat is added. Vegtables like leaks and carrots and kale are good for the digestion and bowl.Providing roughage and good bacteria.The soup especially if some meat has been cooked is delicious and a good way to get moisture into a dog.All these things are only good of course provided the biggest part of the meal is flesh.