Post by Rob W. Case on Aug 15, 2007 22:47:37 GMT -6
The terms for which I found this article were incredibly ironic. My Dad and I were taking our Cocker Spaniel to the vet where she was gravely ill with anemia. She has had it at least twice in the past couple of years. I thank God she is alright, and I thank God that the article I am about to post came across our path.
Many pet owners like to give their pets people-food. After all, why wouldn't we? We want our pets to be happy without them having to eat the same stuff every day for the rest of their lives.
This next article, was posted on the bulletin board at our vet. I asked if I could have a Xerox copy of it, and they granted my request.
Now, I want to share it with anyone who has a dog.
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When Food Scraps are Toxic
Submitted by: Babe Baker and Lynn Jencon
Source: Healthy Family Magazine
Some foods that are good for you may be deadly for your dog. Memorize this list and let your children know that slipping Bowser one of these items can make him very sick.
Raisins—Both grapes and raisins can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure. “If a dog eats a small number it isn’t likely to be a problem,” says Steven Hansen, D.V.M., executive director of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ poison control center in Urbana, Illinois. “But we don’t know what the minimum safe does is, so it’s best to avoid them altogether.”
Chocolate—Chocolate contains caffeine-like substance that can be toxic to dogs. The darker the chocolate, the more the effect. “Just one quarter of an ounce of baking chocolate can cause serious problems in a small dog, whereas it will take two ounces of milk chocolate to produce the same effects,” says Hansen. Consumption may cause excitement, increased urination, muscle tremors, seizures and rapid heartbeat.
Sugarless Gum—Dogs will eat a pack of gum, wrappers and all, any chance they get. Sugarless gum, and candles for that matter, often contain xylitol, a sugar alcohol that can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar for dogs. So, keep your purse out of your dog’s reach.
Onions—A chemical in onions damages dogs’ blood cells and can cause anemia. One small onion may be fatal.
Macadamia Nuts—Never leave these nuts unattended on your coffee table. A compound in them may leave your dog with temporary paralysis in his hind legs. The good news: “Dogs who eat too many macadamia nuts fully recover with no treatment at all, an no long-tern effects,” says Hansen.
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Those are the basics. Here is a link that takes you to a site that goes deeper in depth.
www.inch.com/~dogs/safety.html
Many pet owners like to give their pets people-food. After all, why wouldn't we? We want our pets to be happy without them having to eat the same stuff every day for the rest of their lives.
This next article, was posted on the bulletin board at our vet. I asked if I could have a Xerox copy of it, and they granted my request.
Now, I want to share it with anyone who has a dog.
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When Food Scraps are Toxic
Submitted by: Babe Baker and Lynn Jencon
Source: Healthy Family Magazine
Some foods that are good for you may be deadly for your dog. Memorize this list and let your children know that slipping Bowser one of these items can make him very sick.
Raisins—Both grapes and raisins can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure. “If a dog eats a small number it isn’t likely to be a problem,” says Steven Hansen, D.V.M., executive director of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ poison control center in Urbana, Illinois. “But we don’t know what the minimum safe does is, so it’s best to avoid them altogether.”
Chocolate—Chocolate contains caffeine-like substance that can be toxic to dogs. The darker the chocolate, the more the effect. “Just one quarter of an ounce of baking chocolate can cause serious problems in a small dog, whereas it will take two ounces of milk chocolate to produce the same effects,” says Hansen. Consumption may cause excitement, increased urination, muscle tremors, seizures and rapid heartbeat.
Sugarless Gum—Dogs will eat a pack of gum, wrappers and all, any chance they get. Sugarless gum, and candles for that matter, often contain xylitol, a sugar alcohol that can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar for dogs. So, keep your purse out of your dog’s reach.
Onions—A chemical in onions damages dogs’ blood cells and can cause anemia. One small onion may be fatal.
Macadamia Nuts—Never leave these nuts unattended on your coffee table. A compound in them may leave your dog with temporary paralysis in his hind legs. The good news: “Dogs who eat too many macadamia nuts fully recover with no treatment at all, an no long-tern effects,” says Hansen.
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Those are the basics. Here is a link that takes you to a site that goes deeper in depth.
www.inch.com/~dogs/safety.html