UPDATE post#13/First "real" scare with Wolfy...

[Karen]

Just seeing this! I used to give my dogs grapes all the time. Not the two I have now, but past dogs. Then they said no grapes or raisins.
I hope all is well with Wolfy.

Some dogs - especially larger ones, can be fine with grapes in limited quantities - my Great Uncle Mac's Border Collie, Molly, would leap to catch one 6 feet into the air. But raisins are, of course concentrated, and Wolfy, for all his fluff, has so little mass to him that it is scary!

[williamjack]

Oh this is really awesome dude.

[pomtzu]

Oh this is really awesome dude.

Perhaps I am missing the meaning behind this comment, so perhaps you could explain what is "awesome" about this thread. I speak of my little dog, and the possibility that he could have toxins in his system, caused by the ingestion of some raisins. There are folks here that happen to care about him (and me) - so unless you meant that you find Wolfy and me to be "awesome" - then perhaps it is wise to just say nothing at all. I think THAT would be pretty darn awesome.


And again - let me wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS


Feel free to check back later in the week for the results of Wolfy's blood tests, williamjack. I'm certain that the posting of that information would be considered by you, to be "really awesome dude".

[pomtzu]

Wolfy had his bloodwork done this morning, and everything looks fine - just as it should. All the levels that would have been a major concern, where perfect and in the range that they should be. His BUN was a tiny bit elevated, but Dr Annie said that could be a simple dietary protein thing and she isn't concerned with that, since everything else is good. She said we'll do a recheck in 3 or 4 months, but doesn't see any indication of problems arising further down the road.

So that was the best news I could have hoped to get. Such a fantastic Christmas present too.

Thank you all for those PT prayers, since I know from past experience, that they can work wonders. Wolfy says woof-woof (thank you) too, and wishes all of his extended PT family, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS - to all the people and their beloved pets..

[Karen]

Wolfy had his bloodwork done this morning, and everything looks fine - just as it should. All the levels that would have been a major concern, where perfect and in the range that they should be. His BUN was a tiny bit elevated, but Dr Annie said that could be a simple dietary protein thing and she isn't concerned with that, since everything else is good. She said we'll do a recheck in 3 or 4 months, but doesn't see any indication of problems arising further down the road.

So that was the best news I could have hoped to get. Such a fantastic Christmas present too.

Thank you all for those PT prayers, since I know from past experience, that they can work wonders. Wolfy says woof-woof (thank you) too, and wishes all of his extended PT family, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS - to all the people and their beloved pets..

Yay, so glad everything is back to normal, what a relief! Merry Christmas, Indeed!

[pomtzu]

Yes - this "Raisin Raid" of his, could have turned out to be quite problematic. He gave Dr Annie the "stinky eye" yesterday when she was drawing blood. I had to remind him, that he wouldn't have had to have this done if he wasn't such a big Mr Foodie/Piggy. I guess he'll always be that way - Dr Annie said that's just the nature of some dogs, and there's nothing we as people, can do about it. At least his other episodes of thievery were harmless - The Breakfast Bowl Bust and The Peanut Butter Cracker Caper.

But all is well - thank goodness.............

[Freedom]

Hooray!!!! Glad to see this news.

Willy is my foodie, he will find a way to get to it. The girls here are much better about waiting for an offer from me.

Well done, being on top of things, Ellie!

[chocolatepuppy]

Some dogs - especially larger ones, can be fine with grapes in limited quantities - my Great Uncle Mac's Border Collie, Molly, would leap to catch one 6 feet into the air. But raisins are, of course concentrated, and Wolfy, for all his fluff, has so little mass to him that it is scary!

From what I've read up on this, a dogs size is not the issue. They say it can affect one dog and not another.

Say Layla (75#)might eat one grape and become very sick and Jake (40#) could eat ten and have no problem at all.

[kaycountrygal]

I just saw this thread. Of course you were concerned. I'm so glad Wolfy is ok. I've never thought about dogs and grapes or raisins but I will from now on. Have a good new year,

[pomtzu]

The Hungry Hippo tried to snatch a Tootsie Roll midgie when I dropped one on the floor yesterday. Maybe I should muzzle him????? Just kidding of course.

My son hit the nail on the head, when he said that Wolfy ACTS like a street dog that had to scavenge for his food. If I didn't know better, then I would agree - but he came from a home where he was very well treated and cared for. He just LOVES food above all else - then comes belly rubs, and then comes me.

[Asiel]

I have two of those, always ready to clean up the floor if I drop something... what really scares me is when I drop one of my meds... I have to tell them to stay out of the kitchen till I find it and pick it up... at least I must sound serious or they just know that sound is the kind that freaks me out and they better listen...

[Karen]

The Hungry Hippo tried to snatch a Tootsie Roll midgie when I dropped one on the floor yesterday. Maybe I should muzzle him????? Just kidding of course.

My son hit the nail on the head, when he said that Wolfy ACTS like a street dog that had to scavenge for his food. If I didn't know better, then I would agree - but he came from a home where he was very well treated and cared for. He just LOVES food above all else - then comes belly rubs, and then comes me.

Some dogs are just born that way! The Sheltie I worked with for years would eat anything even remotely connected to food - even paper towel that had touched food. And he had been born to a good breeder, and went straight to a good home when he was old enough to leave mom, never started or anything - but tall, covered trash cans were a necessity in that office!