* Apples (they contain potassium, which stimulates the immune system, and pepsin, which helps the stomach)
* Broccoli (rich in vitamins)
* Carrots (rich in vitamins, great treats to substitute for biscuits)
* Cabbage (rich in vitamins, good for digestive system and skin)
* Cucumber (good for teeth and bones due to potassium content; can combine with carrots to promote a healthy liver and kidneys; in juice form, a good diuretic … peel cucumbers unless organically grown)
* Celery (chopped or juiced; can help with arthritis)
* Garlic (removes waste from blood, can help repel fleas; use fresh garlic finely minced)
* Green beans (lightly steamed; healthy and low-cal treat)
* Parsley (can reduce allergy symptoms and aid kidney function; chop finely or boil parsley and add the juice over food)
* Kale (rich in antioxidants and can help reduce allergy symptoms)
* Spinach (very healthy; serve chopped)
* Bananas (in small quantity; a coveted treat)
* Olive oil (a tablespoon a day is good for skin and fur)

* Preparation suggestions: Many veggies can be served raw, lightly steamed or in juice form. For most vegetables such as broccoli and carrots, it is far better to steam them instead of serving raw for improved digestibility and nutritional value. Also, since dogs have small digestive tracts, you can puree vegetables to enable your pet to digest more. If you use canned vegetables, get the salt-free kinds.

* Organically grown benefits: Due to their smaller size and more compact body systems, pets can be more prone to the toxic effects of pesticide contamination than are people. So it is best to feed them produce that is organically certified, which also has higher nutritional value for everyone.

Which Fruits Can Harm My Pet?

·         Apples: stems and seeds - kidney failure

·         Avocados: contain persin - damages heart, lung and other tissue.  All parts from the tree to the fruit are very toxic
                    to cats and dogs.

·         Blackberries: kidney failure

·         Blueberries: kidney failure

·         Citrus: plant and leaves are toxic.

·         Currents: kidney failure

·         Figs: kidney failure

·         Grapes: kidney failure

·         Kiwifruit: kidney failure

·         Peaches: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Pectin: unknown source (what fruit?)

·         Plumb: kidney failure

·         Raisins: kidney failure

·         Raspberries: kidney failure

·         Strawberries: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Tangerines: kidney failure

·         Tomato (yes, it is a fruit): Stems and leaves are very toxic to cats and dogs

What Vegetables Are Toxic To Pets?

·         Beet Greens: kidney failure

·         Broccoli:  The toxic ingredient in broccoli is isothiocyanate and it is reported to be a pretty
                     potent gastrointestinal irritant.  Broccoli is known to reduce thyroid function.

·         Brussels Sprouts: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Cabbage: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Cauliflower: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Celery: kidney failure

·         Collards: kidney failure

·         Green Beans: kidney failure

·         Kale: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Kohlrabi: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Leeks: kidney failure

·         Mustard: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Okra: kidney failure

·         Onions: kidney failure.  Destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness and
                  breathing difficulties. Their effects are also cumulative over time.

·         Parsley: kidney failure

·         Potato: peelings and green potatoes can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems

·         Quinoa: kidney failure

·         Radish: kidney failure

·         Rutabaga: kidney failure and reduced thyroid function

·         Spinach: kidney failure

·         Summer Squash: kidney failure

·         Swiss Chard: kidney failure

·         Tomato: tomato stems and leaves are very toxic to cats and dogs kidney failure

·         Spinach: known to reduce thyroid function

·         Turnips: known to reduce thyroid function