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alphabassettgrrl · 02-17-2010, 12:33 PM

The pits- ah. My dog (dogs, when we had two) didn't eat the pits.

Hadn't heard anything about strawberries or dairy being a problem. I guess some dogs could have digestive issues with dairy, but I think that'd be on an individual basis.

cirquelover · 02-17-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm so sorry your furry friens are so sick. Thank goodness you figured out what they had done before it was too late. I hope they all make quick recoveries and sorry about your wallet!

Not Afraid · 02-17-2010, 01:19 PM

Dairy is ok in small doses but some dogs have an issue with it. Yogurt is the easiest to digest (doggie ice cream is usually frozen yogurt). Mine get a teaspoon of non-fat plain yogurt with their meals for the pro-biotic qualities.

Here's a fairly comprehensive list of foods that are toxic for dogs.

The main ones that require induced vomiting are:
chocolate
macadamia nuts
Xylitol foods
Onions/garlic/onion family foods
wild mushrooms
avocado in large amounts
Peach pits

HOW TO INDUCE VOMITING:

Give one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide (use a syringe or dropper) and wait 10 minutes. if the dog doesn't barf, give another tablespoon. It should be effective within a very short time.

Gemini Cricket · 02-17-2010, 01:21 PM

Ralphie's dad's dog ate like two pounds of See's chocolate and was fine. Not sure why, tho... But yeah chocolate = bad.

Not Afraid · 02-17-2010, 01:30 PM

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Ralphie's dad's dog ate like two pounds of See's chocolate and was fine. Not sure why, tho... But yeah chocolate = bad.

The darker the chocolate the worse it is for dogs. See's usually has a lot of other ingredients in the mix. Gus (the pug who pugged me) ate about 15 chocolate covered pistachio nuts and had a pretty bad toxic reaction.

Chernabog · 02-20-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Gus (the pug who pugged me) ate about 15 chocolate covered pistachio nuts and had a pretty bad toxic reaction.

Oh I remember that!! LOL I think my coat still has a little bit of charcoal on it from his trip to the vet.

I usually just stick to the regular doggy food with Buck -- it seems like every time I give him a treat too far off the beaten track, there's some funny business out the other end

Not Afraid · 02-20-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chernabog

Oh I remember that!! LOL I think my coat still has a little bit of charcoal on it from his trip to the vet.

I usually just stick to the regular doggy food with Buck -- it seems like every time I give him a treat too far off the beaten track, there's some funny business out the other end

Ahh, yes. What a fun day that was!

As for funny business out the other end......(I know all of the tricks!).....Pumpkin is the answer.

It is actually good to change your dog's food. There is less of a chance the dog will develop allergies to a grain (which sould be avoided anyways) or protein source if you feed a variety of foods. It also gives them the opportunity to get nutrients provided by different proteins. However, some dogs have more sensitive stomachs than others and new foods can cause funny business. Pumpkin helps with digestion and it also firms up their poop. The other great benefit is that they will express their anal glands naturally having pumpkin in their diet - and that makes for a happier owner. I give a teaspoon of canned pumpkin at each meal. That seems to be sufficient and I DO notice a difference when I run out.

I could go on and on about dog food and nutrition (and, to a certain degree, about cat nutrition as well). It has become one of my favorite subjects lately.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-17-2010, 02:28 PM

We had a dog get into a bag of Hershey kisses and he was fine, but yeah, don't recommend doing it intentionally.

lashbear · 02-17-2010, 04:20 PM

especially not with a Peroxide chaser... *Yuk*

bewitched · 02-17-2010, 06:24 PM

Pongo will, indeed, be fine. His sugar levels today were normal. He has to have his liver rechecked in a couple of weeks but the vet doesn't foresee any long term damage.

Thanks to all of you for the good wishes.

One other thing that I would add to NA's list is apples. Specifically the seeds. They contain cyanide and can be deadly, especially in small dogs.

02-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	The pits- ah. My dog (dogs, when we had two) didn't eat the pits. Hadn't heard anything about strawberries or dairy being a problem. I guess some dogs could have digestive issues with dairy, but I think that'd be on an individual basis. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I'm so sorry your furry friens are so sick. Thank goodness you figured out what they had done before it was too late. I hope they all make quick recoveries and sorry about your wallet!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Dairy is ok in small doses but some dogs have an issue with it. Yogurt is the easiest to digest (doggie ice cream is usually frozen yogurt). Mine get a teaspoon of non-fat plain yogurt with their meals for the pro-biotic qualities. Here's a fairly comprehensive list of foods that are toxic for dogs. The main ones that require induced vomiting are: chocolate macadamia nuts Xylitol foods Onions/garlic/onion family foods wild mushrooms avocado in large amounts Peach pits HOW TO INDUCE VOMITING: Give one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide (use a syringe or dropper) and wait 10 minutes. if the dog doesn't barf, give another tablespoon. It should be effective within a very short time.
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02-17-2010, 01:21 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ralphie's dad's dog ate like two pounds of See's chocolate and was fine. Not sure why, tho... But yeah chocolate = bad.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	We had a dog get into a bag of Hershey kisses and he was fine, but yeah, don't recommend doing it intentionally. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	especially not with a Peroxide chaser... Yuk __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	Pongo will, indeed, be fine. His sugar levels today were normal. He has to have his liver rechecked in a couple of weeks but the vet doesn't foresee any long term damage. Thanks to all of you for the good wishes. One other thing that I would add to NA's list is apples. Specifically the seeds. They contain cyanide and can be deadly, especially in small dogs. __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
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