|
Post by purplepaws121 on Dec 23, 2008 12:23:26 GMT -5
interesting!! thanks!
|
|
|
Post by Courtney on Dec 23, 2008 14:09:34 GMT -5
I wonder if the peels might be dangerous because of pesticides, etc.?
That's crazy about the onion fume thing...I never knew that! Plants are sneaky!
|
|
|
Post by adoptapitbull on Dec 21, 2009 10:56:27 GMT -5
This isn't food, but I've heard that the Swiffer wet type products can be harmful if ingested. I've never put it to the test as I just use a steam cleaner. I've heard stories of dogs dying and the only thing the owner can think of doing is mopping soon before. Might just be one of those old wives tales, but I'm going to continue using my steam because it's cheap and cleans well. Plus, last I heard, water was OK for dogs! lol
|
|
|
Post by erpitrescue on Dec 24, 2009 17:28:03 GMT -5
I've seen a few "chain" type letters going on around that, and I've never heard of an actual casae in practice, nor seen any information on this in a vet med journal. As far as I know, total hype. May wanna check out snopes and see if they have it lsited as truth or myth?
|
|
|
Post by adoptapitbull on Jan 3, 2010 22:31:16 GMT -5
Just a FYI:
The cost of induced vomiting/charcoal treatment for a 90lb dog who ingested a very large dark chocolate bar is about $250. Want to know why I know? Because I just paid it! My big Dane mix was rummaging through an open cupboard while I was putting away groceries and ate lots and lots of things, including the giant chocolate bar. Luckily, I found the only part of the wrapper on the floor, and it contained the weight of the chocolate bar. She's fine now, but I was a very worried mom for a few hours!
|
|
|
Post by valliesong on Jan 3, 2010 23:43:53 GMT -5
Yeah, and be forwarned that even cats like chocolate chip cookie dough, and while you can use hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in dogs, it can't be used in cats. Next time I am at the drug store, I am getting some ipecac as well. Can't be too safe.
Does anyone on here feed Avoderm? Avocados are supposedly toxic to dogs and cats, yet Avoderm uses them as the selling point for their food. Thoughts?
|
|
|
Post by adoptapitbull on Jan 3, 2010 23:53:09 GMT -5
Oh, and Peroxide doesn't always work. The same dog had another binge awhile back and we tried the H2O2 dance. She really hated me giving it to her, and didn't throw up.
|
|
|
Post by valliesong on Jan 4, 2010 0:00:08 GMT -5
Yeah, it didn't work when I used it either, which is why I am getting the ipecac!
|
|
|
Post by adoptapitbull on Jan 4, 2010 11:16:34 GMT -5
Maybe next time I'll give her socks. That's what I find in the other dogs' vomit! (Kidding, of course)
|
|
|
Post by RealPitBull on Apr 29, 2010 8:02:36 GMT -5
"Toxicity to animals There is documented evidence that animals such as cats, dogs, cattle, goats, rabbits, rats, birds, fish, and horses[15][25] can be severely harmed or even killed when they consume the avocado leaves, bark, skin, or pit. The avocado fruit is poisonous to some birds, and the ASPCA and many other sites list it as toxic to many animals including cats, dogs, and horses.[26] Avocado is an ingredient in AvoDerm dog food[27] and cat food.[28] However, the ASPCA has declined to say whether this food is safe or not without knowing the details of how the avocado is processed.[29]
|
|
jacki
New Member
Three B
Posts: 12
|
Post by jacki on Dec 15, 2010 22:46:39 GMT -5
There is a problem in the PNW with trout and salmon having a fluke that is toxic to dogs when they eat raw fish.
Since we get a lot of tourists who are not familiar with salmon poisoning, there can be a real problem if they don't dispose of fish guts away from dogs.
The symptoms are severe diarrhea, often bloody, and vomiting. The cure is to get to a Vet ASAP.
If caught quickly, the cure rate is high, if not, the death rate is high.
Jacki
|
|