Re: Molly, 9 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hi Sharlene,
Yes, dogs can eat just about everything we do. The thing to be aware of is this - vets say not to feed table scrapes and they are absolutely correct in this. However, table scrapes and human food are not the same things. Table scrapes will contain things that we humans use to make the food taste better - seasonings, fats and oils, etc. and those are the things that are not good for our babies. So fresh, unseasoned, human foods are good but what comes off of our plates and our of our pots and pans usually isn't.
Use raw, frozen, or home cooked fresh veggies. Canned veggies often contain things like onion which are toxic to our babies. Green beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, squashes, white potatoes...the list is quite long. Be sure to google to learn what food NOT to feed and give each new food one at a time with plenty of time to see how Molly handles it. ie Don't give green beans this morning then broccoli tonite - if she were to have an upset you couldn't know which it was. Give each new one a day or two to make sure it is ok with her system. 
Be cautious with the Brassicaceae family of veggie as they can and do affect thyroid function. Pups who are already hypothyroid do not need these veggies at all. This family includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustards and others.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
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We use them as a treat. The first time I gave him one, he spit it out and looked at me like I was crazy. Then he saw Zoe gobble one up (back in the day when she could eat stuff like that) so he decided to try again and he has been loving them ever since. Will stand at the frig waiting for one
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JoAnne, Sharlene - ya'll aren't spending enough money at the vet's or something! 
