Labrador Puppy Has Adorable Reaction To Being Offered a Carrot for the First Time

If you've ever brought home a puppy, you know how fascinated they are by everything. From a bug on the floor to a food item they've never tried, everything is new - and sometimes scary - to them. Abby the Lab is a puppy that thinks her mom might've tried to poison her or tried to feed her a toe recently, and shared an adorable video of how it all went down on Friday, March 22nd.

In the video, Abby's mom gives her a carrot to munch on. Abby had no idea what it was...is it a toy or a treat? It took her awhile to even get near it to sniff it, and according to Abby, it only took her a 'couple of hours' to warm up to the idea of a taste test. Watch and find out if it was a hit or a miss!

It might not be Abby's favorite treat, but she liked it! I love how she said it eventually fell in her mouth, that made me laugh! I wonder what other fruits and veggies she's tried, and which ones were her favorite.

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Can Dogs Eat Carrots (Or Other Fruits and Veggies)?

Carrots can be a really healthy, low calorie treat for your pup. We recently brought home a rescue puppy who is about 14 weeks old and she's teething...she wants to chew on everything! I realized that by giving her a carrot, it kept her busy for a while (some vets even recommend cold carrots to relieve teething discomfort.) They are inexpensive and when frozen, make a great chew toy! They also can act as a tooth brushing and help improve your dog’s dental health.

If you have a small dog or a dog that tries to scarf everything down in one bite, make sure to cut raw carrots into bite size pieces to prevent choking. And it goes without saying to wash all fruits and veggies to remove pesticides and dirt before feeding it to your pup.

Love Your Dog shared a list of more than 50 fruits and veggies that are safe for your pooch. If your dog has any food allergies or medical issues, always make sure to check with your vet before giving your dog any new foods. Some of these foods are dog-safe, however pits, seeds, and leaves may not be, so read through the descriptions. For instance, apples make a crunchy treat, however the seeds can contain cyanide, which could be an issue if eaten in very large volumes.

Bell peppers are also a dog favorite. Just note that green peppers are not as sweet as red and yellow peppers, so your dog may not like them as much, but they're all safe to offer your dog.

Cantaloupe and watermelon are healthy options, and during the summer, they'll provide additional hydration to your dog. Just make sure to remove the rinds and seeds, as they are not easy to digest.

I love giving our puppy these kinds of treats! It makes me feel good knowing we're not loading her up on high-calorie dog treats.

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