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Originally Posted by ladyjane 
Pancreatis is a serious condition.
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Obviously. I don't think I, nor anyone in this thread, believes otherwise.
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Originally Posted by ladyjane Correct the above to say:
Unhealthy (for certain dogs) treats when kibble can do the same thing. Dogs don't really taste food and know the difference. It is people who do this
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Edible chews....I find them to be unsafe and unhealthy. |
I'm sorry, but I believe a dog can tell a difference between a piece of chicken and a green bean. Put chicken and broccoli, for example, in front of any dog and they are going to choose the chicken. So that's bull crap that dogs don't know the difference. Yes, I think kibble can be
made exciting. Of course. What do you think I've been doing w/ Jackson for the past 9-10 days? I've been using the kibble as training treats. Dogs have a sensitive sense of smell and with that comes along sensitive taste buds too. They have a membrane inside their noses which captures molecules and sends impulses to their brain. Also have a special organ on their palate, they can even taste certain smells. However, yes, they do lack the amount of taste buds that we humans have. Humans have around 9000 whereas dogs only have almost 2000, which is why they will enjoy disgusting things like poop, throw up, and garbage.
I am with you... I am not a believer that a dog will starve itself, it will eventually eat. And dogs will lead perfectly content and happy lives eating just kibble if necessary. I do think a lot of owners, including myself, give in too easily. Of course. We are human. We make mistakes.
Nowhere in this thread did I say I am going to be giving my dog edible chews. I am trying to work with my vet and other knowledgeable people about what he can and cannot have, end of story. Simply researching and learning something new every day....