The Dangers of giving your dog chocolate, grapes etc...

[tres]

I was surprised to read the topic below about people giving their pets chocolate. Its VERY RISKY. I urge you to go to: http://www.mihumane.org/html/sec05/chocolateBonesDogs.htm
and read the article there.
Raisins, Grapes and Onions, and others are dangerous too: Read this: http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=2&cat=1939
Hope you find this info helpful and will spread the word.

[lovemyshiba]

Wow--thanks for the links. I knew about chocolate and grapes, and I believe someone posted about onions not too long ago (Abbey has eaten a few though). One night I was eating a salad and I didn't want the mushrooms--I was just going to give them to the furry garbage disposals, when my husband warned me not to.

[Mich]

Thank you so much for that information, as during Summer, I used to eat a lot of Grapes, and give my dog some too. I could never understand why she had a tummy ache.........now you have told me. I won't be feeding her anymore grapes next summer, that is for sure. Thank you. Regards Mich.

[Airedalekisses]

Oh, my, and the dog food store sells garlic capsules to get rid of fleas!! Now I know why a lot of dogs who eat canned food have such wind and tummy problems-if you look at the ingredients it says natural garlic flavouring!!:eek:

[Pam]

Wow! I knew about onions and chocolate, but I have given my dogs grapes often ~ not a lot at one time, but when I'm eating some I might give them each two or three. And Raisins - Yikes! Just this morning I let them finish my bowl of Raisin Bran with about a half dozen raisins still floating in the bowl! I haven't read the links but certainly will do so! Thank you!

[tres]

I think the Garlic that is PROCESSED properly can be ok - Read this. http://www.wholecat.com/articles/fleas.htm
Think the artical is saying avoid bulbs of garlic. This hopefully will clear stuff up. Think the link I put is helpful but very general and you can reseach on things from there. Hope this helps!

[tres]

It's the ALLICIN that is the danger- Some studies have shown that raw garlic, like onions, can be dangerous potentially causing hemolytic anemia, which can be fatal. The Kyolic Liquid Aged Garlic Extract that Yarnall recommends using does not contain allicin, the chemical found in garlic and onions that is implicated in hemolytic anemia. The Kyolic website states that "raw garlic and some garlic preparations have been shown to cause allergic skin reactions, stomach ulcers, hemolytic anemia and other symptoms. However, AGE has not demonstrated such undesirable effects, even at excessive dosage levels. In fact, AGE preparations have even shown blood building effects in studies. Aging, greatly decreases the toxicity of raw garlic and AGE is almost without toxicity even when a very large dose is taken. Further, its safety has been well established by several preclinical and clinical toxicity tests. allicin

[Mich]

I know lots of people who feed their dogs garlic, and never knew it could harm them. Was told it would prevent fleas...well, there you go! My first dog I ever owned, I fed cooked beef with onions and she lived a long life ( and a healthy one too ). So, I don't know what is right or wrong??

[Mich]

You have so much knowledge on the subject. Thank you

[tres]

I help to run a website www.caninesincrisis.org and I feel I don't know much at all - but have been fortunate to get info in all the time that we reseach so I'm constantly learning and trying to pass on the info when I can. Now YOU TOO can pass on info and help others. It's a chain and we all have the same goal. Help animals.
Tres

[Mich]

You are a good person. Thank you for being you and helping other people like myself. ( even though I am far away). The advise and information is so helpful. Regarda Mich.

[tres]

I'm from London but now in the USA
The internet brings us all together!
Cheers Mate!
Tres

[Mich]

You are so right. I don't thnk I have been on Pet Talk for a full fortnight yet, but I have learned so much from people like yourself. Regards Mich.