is this ok to feed dogs

[blkpanther0001]

I have a question for all of you out their. we have alot of figs and dates that have been given to us. we don't particularly care for them. I was just given a recipie for home made doggie cookies, that stated to add what ever you feel is healthful for your dog to them, ie cooked carrots, different type of seeds ect.. soooo was wondering if we could add the figs and dates to the cookies?

Thanks

and if anyone wants the recipie just ask and I will post it. it sounds yummy.

[Ilghaus]

I have never heard of figs or dates being bad for a dog, but I would feed in moderation. I don't know what the consistency is after baking but aren't they still kind of sticky (like stick to the teeth).  Also, I don't know about sugar content. I feed my dogs apples, bananas, peaches, pears, blueberries, and probably a few other things but am careful not to give too much. Since you are not feeding as a meal but as a treat you probably wouldn't have any problems. I'll try to look around some and see if I can find anything out for you.

Not that it probably really applies here but I heard that over in Arabia the horses are given dates/figs as a part of their diet.  May or may not be true.

And just remember many people say raisins are a no-no for dogs. I've heard that a few can make a small dog sick and I've heard that it would take a large amount so I just prefer not to take the chance myself.

Now that I have gotten completly off the original question      I have to give my educated answer --  I don't really know at this time.   

[SistaHelen]

I have a question for all of you out their. we have alot of figs and dates that have been given to us. we don't particularly care for them. I was just given a recipie for home made doggie cookies, that stated to add what ever you feel is healthful for your dog to them, ie cooked carrots, different type of seeds ect.. soooo was wondering if we could add the figs and dates to the cookies?

Figs and dates are fine for dogs in limited amounts. http://www.ninthwavedesigns.com/pearlpower.html

As long as the protein from meat exceeds the protein from plants in the dog's main diet, urine remains acidic (which is what you want).  Too much plant protein can cause the urine to become alkaline, possibly causing struvite uroliths (bladder stones).  But you're talking about treats, not a vegetarian diet.

best,
Helen and Charlie