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04-03-2009, 04:42 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
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| Me vs. Kong I need some help for my fellow YTer's...please. At Christmas time SophieKate was given this toy called a Kong. It is hard rubber and along with it you get this chew sticks that you are suppose to insert inside the toy (brief description for those not sure what a Kong is). I decided to actually give it to her a week ago, boy was that a mistake - SophieKate LOVES the Kong. Me, well hate is a little to strong but boy do I dislike that thing. Here is where I need you help; She chews the sticks right down to the opening in the Kong (I think SophieKate is part Beaver). That results in me using a flat head screw driver to prior out the other half. That results in a fight because I am using tools and "not putting them back" (a whole other problem, Mr anal needs to learn to share). Also the smell of those chew sticks are enough to knock me out and SophieKate enjoys placing it on my face/lap when she needs a "break". A lady at my dog park suggested I put cheese or peanut butter inside, has anyone ever done this? Should I freeze it after I but the cheese or peanut butter it it? I cannot imagine giving SophieKate anything with Peanut Butter, she would have it spread from end of my house to another and probably all over herself also. Any suggestions or past experiences would be appreciated. Please someone save me from Kong. Thank you, Cheryl
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04-03-2009, 04:49 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania
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| The peanut butter goes INSIDE the kong. They have to lick it out and it really makes no mess to speak of. |
04-03-2009, 04:55 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia
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| I don't put any thing in Baxter's kong except kibble and then seal it up with one of those liver treats that comes in the milk carton. People here put all kinds of stuff in the kong. I can't work up to peanut butter either. I think it stinks and don't want to smell it. |
04-03-2009, 05:24 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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| Just thinking about the peanut butter thing, I read this on a website: Bad news foods Avocados They contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. This fruit is very toxic to dogs, cats and most animals. Beer Alcoholic beverages can cause the same damage to an animal's liver and brain as they cause in humans. But the effects can be deadly on animals since they are much smaller than us. The smaller the animal, the more deadly the effects can be. Even a small amount of alcohol may cause vomiting and damage the liver and brain. Nuts Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic. Effects can be anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Within 12 hours of eating the nuts, pets start to develop symptoms such as an inability to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), weakness, and an elevated heart rate. These symptoms can be even worse if your dog eats some chocolate with the nuts. The effect can cause kidney failure, often leading to death. DOES PEANUT BUTTER NOT FALL UNDER NUTS?????? Chocolate Chocolate contains theobromine, which can kill your pet if eaten in large quantities. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are especially dangerous. Giving your pup a piece of chocolate cake or even letting him lick the chocolate icing on the cake could cause him to become ill. Theobromine can also cause a dog or cat's heart to beat very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is exercising or overly active. Candy Candy or anything containing Xylitol (a common sweetener found in some diet products) can cause a sudden drop in an animal's blood sugar, loss of coordination and seizures. If left untreated, the animal could die. Caffeine Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the animal consumes. Grapes and raisin Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill them. And the effects are cumulative, which means that even if a dog eats just one or two grapes or raisins regularly, the toxin that builds in his system will eventually kill him. Onions Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They can destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness and breathing difficulties. Their effects are also cumulative over time. Medicine Hide medicine from your pets just like you would from your children. The most common cause of pet poisoning is from animals ingesting a medicine or drug normally prescribed for humans. And this is not just because furry pals are getting into their pet parent's medicine cabinets. In many cases, pet owners give their feline and canine friends an over-the-counter medication to ease an animal's pain. But acetaminophen and ibuprofen, the active ingredients in many common pain relievers, are extremely toxic to dogs and cats. They can cause gastric ulcers, liver damage, kidney failure and sometimes death. Good news foods There are a few things that you CAN give to your furry pal. However, you should always consult a veterinarian before introducing a new food item to your pet. Although these foods are normally harmless, some animals have sensitive gastrointestinal tracts. So even these healthy treats should be avoided if they cause gastrointestinal upset for your pet. Keep in mind that these and other "extras" should not make up more than 5 to 10 percent of the pet's daily caloric intake. Lean meats Any cooked lean meat should be fine for most dogs. High-fat meats, chicken skin and fat from steaks or roasts are not recommended. Ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal upset or even pancreatitis. This can be a very painful condition for dogs. In addition, most companion animals do not need extra fat in their diets. Never give your pet meat with the bone in it. Animals can choke on the bones, and they can splinter as well. Vegetables Carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices and zucchini slices are all OK. Fruit Apple slices, orange slices, bananas and watermelon are all OK. Make sure the seeds have been taken out; seeds are not good for your pet! Baked potatoes Plain baked potatoes are fine, but make sure they are cooked no unripe potatoes or potato plants. Bread Plain cooked bread is fine; just make sure there are no nuts or raisins added. Rice and pasta Plain, cooked pasta and white rice are OK. Often veterinarians recommend plain rice with some boiled chicken when gastrointestinal upset is present. I'm just wondering coz I gave Bella peanut butter once and my bf freaked out saying she could die, I dont want to take that chance ever again!
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04-03-2009, 06:39 AM | #5 |
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| Peanuts are actually legumes, and are ok for our babies. I just put a couple of Cherrios in the Kong, and I put it under a little blanket he has. Sometimes I dip the Cheerios in a little peanutbutter (there's always some around the rim of the jar), and make a little sandwich. He has to dig the Kong out, and figure out how to tip it to make the Cheerios come out.
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04-03-2009, 10:10 AM | #6 |
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| I've done pb in the past and stuck cheerios in that. But I was in a rush the other day and just filled it up with cheerios. She had a BLAST playing with it watching the cheerios fly out! Then she'd race to eat them up. It was such a fun game for her! I had to stop and watch her it was so funny. I'd race her trying to get them and put them back in the kong. Then she'd paw at it again, flip it and we'd start all over. It can sure keep them busy for a while if you need to occupy them! |
04-03-2009, 10:18 AM | #7 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I put peanut butter and yoqurt in the kong and freeze it
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04-03-2009, 10:20 AM | #8 |
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| Thank you all for you suggestions, all are good and hopefully will end my love/hate relationship with Kong.
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04-03-2009, 10:28 AM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Kong's are great play-by-youself toys for pup's! Peanut butter is okay for dog's----it's not a nut, it's a pea. But Nut's are bad! When you put the treats inside the kong, you have to push them as far down as possible, then squeeze the sides so they break up a bit, then you can add more. There should be nothing sticking out of the hole, for that defeats the purpose! Kong's are great for Mental Excercises. And to occupy them if they have to be alone for a little while. It is okay to freeze them; especially if your leaving for a few hours. Freeze it the night before, then give it to them right before you leave. You can use peanut butter for this, or Kong cheese. It comes in a can and you just squirt it in the Kong. Good Luck, Hope this all helps!
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