How to stop poisoning the dog with deadly ‘human’ food.
Of course here at home with ‘Boo’ we find it really difficult to resist those appealing eyes and those dribbling jaws.
In addition, Boo will also even attempt a paw shake to reinforce his message that he ‘wants some’!
But, like many loving owners, we need to stop poisoning the dog. And that’s throughout the year – not just on special occasions like Easter, Christmas and Birthdays to name but a few.
Boo is a food addict!
Seriously addicted!
In fact, just like an alcoholic or a drug addict, Boo has a serious addiction.
Of course, being a retriever, and like Mollie our Golden Lab before him, Boo is a food addict.
In fact, he would eat himself to death if we would allow him.
It would be fair to argue that, there is no mistaking Boo’s greed gene. Whenever and wherever he smells something that has a decent aroma, he creates pools of slobber on the floor in front of him.
And on solid flooring, it isn’t a good look!
Could it be in his genes ?
In fact, around 5 years ago, those clever boffins at Cambridge University found a ‘mutated gene’ in Labrador Retrievers.
The gene, they said, actually inclines around one in four of these gorgeous creatures to greediness, gluttony and, I would like to add, probably a tendancy to eat themselves to death!
Indded, the research was featured in a news article by TV presenter Ben Fogle.
Ben, who first appeared on ‘Castaway’ on the island of Taransay in the Outer Hebredes with his black labrador Inca, is a well known celebrity dog lover.
In an article for the Daily Mail, Ben discussed the scientists’ findings. And, how his beloved Inca proved them right!
Poisonous foods for dogs
Of course, overfeeding your pet is a danger to their health.
But giving a dog human food is just not good for them. Certain products, like chocolate, will actually poison the dog you love.
Honestly!
The Kennel Club has some fantastic advice on feeding your beloved ‘four-legged-friend’.
In a list headed ‘Poisonous Food’ it warns that:
“It is important to remember that some human foods can be very dangerous to dogs. If you wish to give your dog a treat, ensure that it is something dog friendly…”
So, no more of this Boo !
Poisonous food for dogs.
In addtion, the Kennel Club’s list of dangerous/poisonous food includes
alcohol, blue cheese, bones and bread dough, Macademia nuts, mouldy food, onions from the Allium family such as onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives to name but a few.
- Alcohol
- Blue Cheese
- Bones
- Bread Dough
- Macademia Nuts
- Mouldy Food
- Onions from the ‘Allium’ family (Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots and Chives – to name but a few!)
Similarly, about chocolate, the Kennel Club says:
“Chocolate contains a chemical ….which is poisonous to dogs and other animals.
“Generally speaking, the darker the chocolate, the more it contains. And therefore the more poisonous it is.“
The Kennel Club adds:
“White chocolate contains very little theobromine it is still very fatty and can make your dog ill.“
The Kennel Club adds that chocolate poisoning (consumption by dogs) can cause sickness and diarrhoea. But it may also result in “excitability, twitching, tremors, fitting and life-threatening problems with the heart.”
Furthermore, see more Kennel Club advice at: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/poisonous-food/
What to do if your dog does eat dangerous food.
If the worst happens, if you dog has gobbled up some human chocolate,there are things you can do.
“Vets-Now.com” has an amazing little chocolate toxicity calculator on its website.
Simply enter your dog’s size and the amount of chocolate you think he/she may have eaten. Then it will tell you if you need to seek a vet immediately.
Find it here: https://www.vets-now.com/dog-chocolate-toxicity-calculator/
Of course, refusing your gorgeous pooch’s pleading eyes is really difficult isn’t it?
And that’s not just during Easter, Christmas and other special holidays – you need to be careful what they eat all day, everyday.
But if you go away from this blog with just one thought, please make it
“I won’t poison the dog this Easter, Christmas, holiday or any other time of the year!” And then stick to your promise like glue!
Instead, why not make your own delicious doggie treats?
And stop poisoning the dog!
Find out how to do it below.
Links to 5 super-easy, homemade chocs and treats for your dog.
- https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/how-make-your-dog-homemade-19896934
- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/diet#:~:text=Make%20sure%20your%20dog%20eats,age%2C%20lifestyle%20and%20health%20status.&text=Feed%20your%20dog%20at%20least,even%20be%20poisonous%20to%20dogs
- https://www.yourdog.co.uk/dog-care-and-advice/making-a-dog-easter-egg/
- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/diet#:~:text=Make%20sure%20your%20dog%20eats,age%2C%20lifestyle%20and%20health%20status.&text=Feed%20your%20dog%20at%20least,even%20be%20poisonous%20to%20dogs.
- https://blog.dogbuddy.com/homemade/dog-treats/make-dog-friendly-easter-egg-5-steps/#.YFeeE6-eQ2w
- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/diet#:~:text=Make%20sure%20your%20dog%20eats,age%2C%20lifestyle%20and%20health%20status.&text=Feed%20your%20dog%20at%20least,even%20be%20poisonous%20to%20dogshttps://www.google.com/search?q=safe+chocolate+easter+egg+recipe+for+my+dog&rlz=1C1VDKB_en-GBGB936GB936&oq=&aqs=chrome.0.35i39i362l8…8.612697923j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
