I feel horrible, potatoe peelings bad?

[Kirby Kirb]

I have heard that someone was getting negative reviews from there vet. She is feeding her dog Iams, and giving her potatoe peelings, and raw carrots as treats. I expressed my views on the topic, and suggested a better food, but told her there was noting wrong with carrots, and potatoe peelings. I just recieved a response with a couple links saying that potatoe peelings are not good for dogs ... I also saw raw eggs in there as not being recomended... anyone know anything on this? I always give my boys the potatoe peelings when I do the potatoes, and now I feel horrible. Here are the links:

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1661&articleid=1030


http://codepoets.co.uk/my-dog-eats-raw-potatoes

 

[gmacleod]

To be fair, potato peelings are only "bad" if they're green. And it's for exactly the same reasons as people aren't supposed to eat the green bits of potatoes. Beyond that, however, potato peelings won't do the dog any more harm than it will you to eat a jacket potato. That is to say, none at all. All in moderation, of course - I wouldn't expect anyone to take that to the point of potato peelings making up a substantial portion of any dog's diet. It's worth keeping in mind also, that some commercial kibble is up to 70% potato...

As for the raw eggs, that's just scaremongering. People eat raw eggs, especially athletes and often on a daily basis (though they're more likely to hide it in a smoothie than to swallow them down alone LOL). The only ones for which raw (or runny) eggs are not recommended are the very young, very old, or those who're already sick (i.e. those who're extremely vulnerable). The exact same thing goes for dogs. LOL - there are those in the world who don't recommend even touching an egg (in your hand) because of the risk of salmonella that can be picked up even from the shell. Most people, however, are a little less extreme than that (and frankly, more sensible).

 

[gmacleod]

Yes, 1per week is plenty, or 2 maximum. Like so many things, a little is very beneficial, but a lot can have adverse effects.

 

[Kirby Kirb]

Thanks so much! I feel a whole lot better.