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jackye

dogs and your food

Feb 16, 2006 12:54

Skyler, my Siberian Husky, helped himself to half a bar of my dark chocolate last night. I thought if I left it up high on a shelf he wouldn't get to it. (never underestimate a dog's sense of smell...or a husky's intelligence.) What really pisses me off is how he just leaves the foil/paper all torn up on his dog bed. I'm thinking, "great, you eat ( Read more... )

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groovychk February 16 2006, 11:21:41 UTC

Interesting info - thanks!
I had read up on the chocolate stuff recently (one of my boys got into a plate full of christmas chocolates) but didn't know about the other stuff.
What's the deal with grapes? I have heard that they are bad and see them in the last part of your post.

jackye February 16 2006, 11:27:58 UTC

I read grapes were bad a while back. Currently looking it up. Let me know if you come across anything.

jackye February 16 2006, 13:47:17 UTC

I found the grape answer:
http://www.drweil.com/u/QA/QA345319/

In 1989 the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) began tracking a trend which showed that dogs who ate grapes and raisins developed kidney failure. The type of grapes or brand of raisins doesn’t matter. Neither do the amounts the dogs ate: these can vary from more than a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins.

After eating grapes and raisins, dogs typically vomit within a few hours and then stop eating and develop diarrhea. Then they become quiet and lethargic, and show signs of abdominal pain. These symptoms can last several days -- sometimes even weeks. Blood tests can reveal changes in kidney function so if you know or suspect that your dog has eaten either grapes or raisins, get him to the vet immediately. Treatment can save his life.

groovychk February 16 2006, 13:55:10 UTC

Yeah - I found basically that same thing. I wish they knew what exactly caused it.