dog ate part of banana? ok?

keekers · 11-23-2007, 05:24 PM

visiting relatives with little kids & dropped about 1/2 of banana which lucy ate. are these harmful at all? ive never heard anything about bananas but she never eats human food. thoughts? we'll see if her system gets whacked out..
thanks...

***MazieDog*** · 11-23-2007, 08:05 PM

Bananas aren't harmful to your dog if given in moderation. Fruit is sugary and too much can cause their stool to be loose and watery, much like how it effects humans. I wouldn't feed em as a meal but maybe a couple slices as a treat, depending on how much they love em. Also, while on the subject of giving fruit to dogs, never give them grapes (or raisins) as they can be toxic..

Hope this helps.

***dogs4life*** · 11-23-2007, 08:36 PM

Raw bananas are good...my dog's don't like them but others here on the forum give bananas to their dogs. The only time I'd be concerned is if your dog is on a low potassium diet such as dogs with kidney problems.

mainesheltie · 11-24-2007, 11:35 AM

I swore to myself that Brody wouldn't get human food; however, I have failed.

He hasn't had any banana, but when I sit down with some roasted chestnuts, I give him training size bits. He does have to respond to a command before he gets one.

mainesheltie · 11-24-2007, 11:40 AM

By the way, I didn't exactly mean human food,

I meant giving in when he's begging. My mother-in-law has always fed human food and her dogs have always lived to be around 18 or 20. So, y'all who are dedicated to preparing your furkids' meals, please don't "nail" me.

StephanieandTeddy · 11-26-2007, 11:19 PM

The dingos in Thailand exist on a mostly vegetarian diet...mainly bananas...whatever they can scrounge...

***dogs4life*** · 11-26-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieandTeddy

The dingos in Thailand exist on a mostly vegetarian diet...mainly bananas...whatever they can scrounge...

Interesting...where did you find this...I wanna know more! Dog's eating bananas sounds so strange but makes perfect sense since that is what's around in the environment to eat.

***dogs4life*** · 11-26-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mainesheltie

By the way, I didn't exactly mean human food,

I meant giving in when he's begging. My mother-in-law has always fed human food and her dogs have always lived to be around 18 or 20. So, y'all who are dedicated to preparing your furkids' meals, please don't "nail" me.

No nailing!! We all have our preferences and limits. I've lived with people who hate dogs begging and refused to give people food because they saw increased begging, too. I choose to feed my dogs people food, but never reward begging on purpose

StephanieandTeddy · 11-27-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dogs4life

Interesting...where did you find this...I wanna know more! Dog's eating bananas sounds so strange but makes perfect sense since that is what's around in the environment to eat.

I was watching a documentary on the History of the Dingo...and they were comparing Thai/Australian Dingos (apparently the same dog or very closely related)...and they also took a look into their feeding habits. The Thai dogs basically scrounged and the Australian dingoes ate mainly what they hunted.

It might have been this documentary...I remember it was on many years ago:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/ss/stories/s314366.htm

SightHoundShowDogs · 11-27-2007, 01:17 PM

My dogs love bananas. We only buy them occasionally and then I either mash them up and add them to their meal mix (maybe a half banana each). Or they each get a slice for a treat.

***dogs4life*** · 11-28-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieandTeddy

I was watching a documentary on the History of the Dingo...and they were comparing Thai/Australian Dingos (apparently the same dog or very closely related)...and they also took a look into their feeding habits. The Thai dogs basically scrounged and the Australian dingoes ate mainly what they hunted.

It might have been this documentary...I remember it was on many years ago:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/ss/stories/s314366.htm

Cool story, thanks!

Cannot find the banana thing though. Not that I don't believe you, I do, just wanted to see more on it since I love learning about dietary habits of wild dogs. All I can find is that the Asian dingo is smaller than the Australian dingo because they eat more carbohydrates than the Australian dingo....must be those bananas stunting their growth...Just kidding.

Doglover1988 · 11-28-2007, 07:23 PM

Maggie loves fruit including bananas and Apples. She will even eat lettuce and celery. lol

gracie · 12-09-2007, 07:51 PM

My dogs love bananas, apples, melons, orange slices, carrots, lettuce etc. They don't get these daily but enjoy them when they do get them.

11-23-2007, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
keekers Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 231 Rep Power: 46	dog ate part of banana? ok? visiting relatives with little kids & dropped about 1/2 of banana which lucy ate. are these harmful at all? ive never heard anything about bananas but she never eats human food. thoughts? we'll see if her system gets whacked out.. thanks...

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11-24-2007, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
mainesheltie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern Maine coast Posts: 185 Rep Power: 39	I swore to myself that Brody wouldn't get human food; however, I have failed. He hasn't had any banana, but when I sit down with some roasted chestnuts, I give him training size bits. He does have to respond to a command before he gets one.
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mainesheltie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern Maine coast Posts: 185 Rep Power: 39	By the way, I didn't exactly mean human food, I meant giving in when he's begging. My mother-in-law has always fed human food and her dogs have always lived to be around 18 or 20. So, y'all who are dedicated to preparing your furkids' meals, please don't "nail" me.
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StephanieandTeddy I knew love. I had a dog. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 385 Rep Power: 83	The dingos in Thailand exist on a mostly vegetarian diet...mainly bananas...whatever they can scrounge...
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SightHoundShowDogs Afghan Softie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	My dogs love bananas. We only buy them occasionally and then I either mash them up and add them to their meal mix (maybe a half banana each). Or they each get a slice for a treat.

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gracie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 84	My dogs love bananas, apples, melons, orange slices, carrots, lettuce etc. They don't get these daily but enjoy them when they do get them.
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