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YorkieMom6 · 12-01-2009, 09:50 AM

Wow - so much Great information and insight!

Some of this I may have overlooked

Thanks to everyone for the thread and the input!!

salazark · 12-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Here's one thing I've done. My mother-in-law (and after Thanksgiving it turns out my mother too) can't resist giving dogs food from the table. In the past I found out after one of our visits (where I wouldn't allow it) that I had really hurt her feelings. So now I bring a bag of "approved" treats to the table and tell her if she has to feed Sadie from the table, please use the treats I provide. After we get home I still have to get Sadie used to the idea that she only gets fed at the table by Grandma but at least I don't have a sick baby and a large vet bill to go with it!

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-02-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by salazark

Here's one thing I've done. My mother-in-law (and after Thanksgiving it turns out my mother too) can't resist giving dogs food from the table. In the past I found out after one of our visits (where I wouldn't allow it) that I had really hurt her feelings. So now I bring a bag of "approved" treats to the table and tell her if she has to feed Sadie from the table, please use the treats I provide. After we get home I still have to get Sadie used to the idea that she only gets fed at the table by Grandma but at least I don't have a sick baby and a large vet bill to go with it!

Great idea! This way, at least whoever is wanting to treat will still be able to.

Sweet Apple · 12-02-2009, 06:54 AM

Wow Bo, thanks for the heads up, during this Holiday Season I don't think we can be reminded, enough, how careful we have to be w/these little guys and dolls...

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-02-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Wow Bo, thanks for the heads up, during this Holiday Season I don't think we can be reminded, enough, how careful we have to be w/these little guys and dolls...

You are welcome, I'm learning a lot here. I'd forgotten about poinsettias.

My cats never bothered them so I was able to have them. I won't be having any fresh ones from now on.

Sweet Apple · 12-02-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

You are welcome, I'm learning a lot here. I'd forgotten about poinsettias.

My cats never bothered them so I was able to have them. I won't be having any fresh ones from now on.

OMG'sh, on that note, I won't be having any poinsettias, either...I think Wylie' Mom has a sticky about dangerous foods and things, and it's time to revisit that information...

12-01-2009, 09:50 AM	#16
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12-01-2009, 10:43 AM	#17
salazark Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 941	Here's one thing I've done. My mother-in-law (and after Thanksgiving it turns out my mother too) can't resist giving dogs food from the table. In the past I found out after one of our visits (where I wouldn't allow it) that I had really hurt her feelings. So now I bring a bag of "approved" treats to the table and tell her if she has to feed Sadie from the table, please use the treats I provide. After we get home I still have to get Sadie used to the idea that she only gets fed at the table by Grandma but at least I don't have a sick baby and a large vet bill to go with it!

12-02-2009, 06:54 AM	#19
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Wow Bo, thanks for the heads up, during this Holiday Season I don't think we can be reminded, enough, how careful we have to be w/these little guys and dolls...