Just got through trying a new recipe with baked spaghetti squash. The boys, as always, were waiting to do cleanup on aisle 3...what they do on the RV when we're traveling and I don't want to put "particulate" matter down the drain.
Suddenly, they no longer were content to lick plates, they wanted the hard shells in which the stuffed contents were baked -- even the oh-so-picky Cairn terrier.
Husband gave the Lab a lick and he took a huge bite out of the shell, but then he's a vegasaurous anyway. But, the Cairn wanted his share and, between them I let them eat a half a shell, which they consumed with relish. Something I don't understand here about spaghetti squash? Think I've hurt the guys?
Suspect we will find out in the morning. Good grief!
Cheers,
Magster
2 retirees
2 dogs, 1 cat and a foul-mouthed parrot
2003 29RL Dutchmen Classic, "The Ark"
2001 Dodge 2500 diesel
Cute story but I have one word for you..... Fiber, lots of fiber.... time will tell on the outcome! LOL Good luck!
Cat
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Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.... Live simply, love wholly, give generously, care deeply, speak kindly.
I was curious about your question, so I Googled it. Found a NY Times Article with the following excerpt:
'People don't seem to know what's O.K. to give dogs,'' Ms. Orlean said. ''They love fish and cheese, actually. And vegetables. Dogs should probably have more of those than they get. Stacy gave him baby carrots, which he loved, and BARF is big on chopped romaine lettuce. He also likes spaghetti squash, and he loves broccoli. Anything crunchy, they like, including plastic.''
Livin Lite Quicksilver 8.0 (Folding Tent Camper) only 900 lbs!
OK, folks, stay tuned about the extra fiber.
By the way, have a quick story about a very picky sister-in-law who is NOT an animal person. The first time she came to our house for dinner, Other Half and I put our plates on the floor for affect. He picked up his plate, handed it to me and said, "OK, this one can go back in the cupboard."
The look on her face was predictable. It was a triumph!
Darn, we're evil.
Cheers,
Funny! I'm surprised they ate the shell. If it was baked I would think it would be pretty tough.
Our mutts love spaghetti squash (the insides) and just about all veggies. Sometimes we cheat too in the RV and let them "pre-wash" the plates. They're also quite handy for cleaning up food spills on the floor.
Julie
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Please be careful when allowing your dog to lick the plates..... So many things on the "people" plates seem so harmless, yet can be lethal to your pet. So many are toxic (onion, onion powder, etc) or can lead to bloat (breads and other items containing yeast). Others cause kidney failure (grapes & raisins), diarrhea (milk) and other problems that may not be lethal, but are going to make Rover sick.
juliev wrote: Funny! I'm surprised they ate the shell. If it was baked I would think it would be pretty tough.
Our mutts love spaghetti squash (the insides) and just about all veggies. Sometimes we cheat too in the RV and let them "pre-wash" the plates. They're also quite handy for cleaning up food spills on the floor.
You've noticed: Ever try to pick up a fresh egg that's been dropped on the floor? almost inpossible. But it's amazing how one dog can Hoover it up without a trace. Bless 'em.
Reckon it was the "crunchiness" of the spaghetti squash shell that got them. Should mention it was broken into bite-size pieces.
Cheers,
Moderation in all things... including several listed on the websites given.
I at one time grew zuchinni to put in my dogs' raw food. Plants were in the back yard with the dogs. They'd eaten zuchinni whole before, and eventually they figured out that it was "on the hoof" in their space, and the squash suddenly dissapeared. Then the plants dissapeared! Guess they must taste like the fruits they produce. The dogs all survived, I suspect yours will, too. Though I'd be careful giving them "too much" of really tough stuff (such as the outer shell), on the off chance of a blockage. Off chance, but expensive drama!
That said, my lot used to split the rind of a watermelon when I'd finished it. Half a watermelon, four dogs... it went down just fine. But I'm not sure that was quite as tough as the outside of a winter type squash is.
susan
What I want to know is, when are they going to start selling Comfort Zone for HUMANS????? 'Cause some days...
That said, my lot used to split the rind of a watermelon when I'd finished it. Half a watermelon, four dogs... it went down just fine. But I'm not sure that was quite as tough as the outside of a winter type squash is.
Yes, a couple of summers ago two of mine found a way through the garden fence and ate every watermelon in the patch. I watched for blockages, but had the opposite problem, if you know what I mean. .. Since then the garden fence has been upgraded!
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Since then the garden fence has been upgraded!
