Carrots

[cummins]

Are carrots OK to give as a treat?

[Nancy1999]

I'm a little afraid of giving raw carrots, they don't dissolve like other foods and if caught in the throat they can be very dangerous. Some people slightly cook the carrots and/or give very small pieces so this won't be a problem.

[MING]

I would be a little hesitant on feeding what we call "baby carrots" because it is a fact that they are soaked in chlorine during their processing. You can check this out on the internet, just type in "baby carrots".

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MING

I would be a little hesitant on feeding what we call "baby carrots" because it is a fact that they are soaked in chlorine during their processing. You can check this out on the internet, just type in "baby carrots".

Chorine isn't dangerous; it's probably in your drinking water. It's very effective at killing certain type of bacteria such as e-coli. Its works to kill bacteria by a type of oxidation, not through poison and the by-product is common table salt, and the carrots are rinced with water after the treatment. Here's more information on snopes. snopes.com: Baby Carrots I do think the baby carrots can cause choking and should be sliced in narrow strips though.

[Lovetodream88]

Callie will not eat raw carrots but she loves cooked carrots!

[Britster]

I don't really think feeding lots of carrots is that great. Sugar/calories. I mean, obviously eating carrots is better than giving them cheetos or something. But if I were going to feed a veggie, I'd do green beans.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't really think feeding lots of carrots is that great. Sugar/calories. I mean, obviously eating carrots is better than giving them cheetos or something. But if I were going to feed a veggie, I'd do green beans.

Callie liked green beans for one day but will not touch them now

[ironmike86]

Carrots have the highest sugar in vegetables. But I wouldn't worry to much. Ive never seen anyone get fat off carrots. But they should be blanched so they don't choke. Probably better than dog treats. I go with the theory if it grows and isn't poisonous it can't be to bad compared to processed??? JMO

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

Carrots have the highest sugar in vegetables. But I wouldn't worry to much. Ive never seen anyone get fat off carrots. But they should be blanched so they don't choke. Probably better than dog treats. I go with the theory if it grows and isn't poisonous it can't be to bad compared to processed??? JMO

They even have more sugar then corn?

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

They even have more sugar then corn?

I believe ~ serving of corn has 5g and a serving of carrots has ~4g
But corn is a grain . But unless your diabetic sugars from fruit and veggies are processed through you body better vs processed sugars so I wouldn't worry to much. Especially if your dog get exercise. Unless they are on a restricted diet or something. Usually when your on a diet they let you eat all the veggies you want. They burn so fast they don't count them. Dog maybe different but we are just talking snacks?? Sure someone will have different info. But physical fitness is a hobby and I try to keep up with good foods. Except for today's BBQ

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

I believe ~ serving of corn has 5g and a serving of carrots has ~4g
But corn is a grain . But unless your diabetic sugars from fruit and veggies are processed through you body better vs processed sugars so I wouldn't worry to much. Especially if your dog get exercise. Unless they are on a restricted diet or something. Usually when your on a diet they let you eat all the veggies you want. They burn so fast they don't count them. Dog maybe different but we are just talking snacks?? Sure someone will have different info. But physical fitness is a hobby and I try to keep up with good foods. Except for today's BBQ

My mom and me have diabetes and I remember the nutritionist said corn was the worst at that time but it was like 6 years ago

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

My mom and me have diabetes and I remember the nutritionist said corn was the worst at that time but it was like 6 years ago

Yup if you diabetic you need to watch fruits and other foods with high sugars. Beans i think have 2 g per serving so you can feed more beans. But in a healthy dog I would think carrots wouldn't be bad. In moderation as a treat. Ppl feed sweat potatoes they have more sugar than carrots. IMO in a healthy dog anything fresh isn't to bad....not including the bad food they can't eat JMO

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

Yup if you diabetic you need to watch fruits and other foods with high sugars. Beans i think have 2 g per serving so you can feed more beans. But in a healthy dog I would think carrots wouldn't be bad. In moderation as a treat. Ppl feed sweat potatoes they have more sugar than carrots. IMO in a healthy dog anything fresh isn't to bad....not including the bad food they can't eat JMO

Totally agree with you

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

Carrots have the highest sugar in vegetables. But I wouldn't worry to much. Ive never seen anyone get fat off carrots. But they should be blanched so they don't choke. Probably better than dog treats. I go with the theory if it grows and isn't poisonous it can't be to bad compared to processed??? JMO

Bugs Bunny being a brilliant example.....!!!

Harry loves his veggies - carrots being one of many. I tend to give him a selection though, not JUST carrots. And I too prefer to give them lightly cooked - if you think of eating them raw yourself - they're quite difficult to swallow? Sally + Harry x

[Sanster]

I give my yorkie the tip of a carrot every other day or so, and she looovvveeess them! I have a rabbit that gets a whole carrot, and my puppy gets jealous so I do give them. She gnaws on them and shreds it to pieces while eating it, so I'm pretty sure it helps clean her teeth too