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03-08-2012, 06:11 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA
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| Toxic to dogs I just want to share that every one of you reading this should print the list of toxic foods and plants for dogs, put it on your fridge, read and re-read till you memorize. It has taken me awhile to be able to share this story, but I just want to say, heed the warnings and just because your baby doesn't have a reaction this time doesn't mean they won't next time. Just like us illness, sensitivities and allergies can come gradually suddenly and always unexpectedly. One day my Miss Mini was lethargic and very very ill. I rushed her to the vets, they immediately started IV's, bloodwork etc. As Miss Mini's health declined in the ICU of the hospital I was in the room with the vet trying to figure out what happened to my baby. I couldn't come up with anything as there was nothing different. My vet then asked me to start telling her from the moment I got up the day before until I found Miss Mini every detail of what I did and where Mini was...when I got to the end she went back through what I said and asked questions, I was sure she didn't get in to anything, food every thing was exactly the same as always. Then I said "Kim, I'm telling you last night she was fine, playing and having a blast while I threw grapes and she chased them and ate them....." She said "grapes?" I said yeah, she said about how many? I said exactly 5 and I know that for sure because each night I have 8 grapes and half a bananna. (I am diabetic) and I knew that it was only 5 cuz I was annoyed that I only had 3... My Miss Mini was in ICU for 4 days and almost died. At that time Miss Mini weighed 7.5 pounds and 5 grapes almost killed her. They were the little green grapes...needless to say, I NEVER have grapes in the house and have very few of those things on the TOXIC LIST in my house. I use nothing that isn't safe for people and pets, because you never know when a reaction can happen. Please people, take the list seriously and believe me it can be a very small amount. p.s. (I miss raisins in my cereal)
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03-08-2012, 06:46 PM | #2 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| I wish you would post this in the general discussion area as well. Many new people may not be aware of the grape issue. I'm amazed at how many people I talk to have no idea about grapes and raisins being toxic to dogs. You are so blessed to have your little one still with you. I hope your experience may save someone else's dog. You are so right. Just because it did not bother them one time does not mean it will not bother them the next time they try it. |
03-08-2012, 07:13 PM | #3 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Thanks for the reminder. In addition to grapes and raisins, there are other things that are toxic to dogs. The ASPCA poison control has a great list here: ASPCA | People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets And let's not forget plants and garden hazards, there are many plants and such that are so deadly to animals. The ASPA has a list for that too ASPCA | Print Now
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