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Post by Juana Cookie on Oct 13, 2006 22:01:04 GMT -5
The following was forwarded to me, by a friend:
Dr. Vice (a vetarinarian) was speaking on a talk show today warning of the dangers of dogs getting hold of your sugarless chewing gum--particularly Trident with Xylitol. Seems as if there have been articles in the vet journals warning that Xylitol is very dangerous for dogs--can cause hyperinsulinism or extreme hypoglycemia--possibly throwing the critter into insulin shock. Then it takes instant extreme measures to save the dog's life. He said that 5-6 small pieces of said gum could kill a 10-lb. dog. So, for all you gum-chewers out there, make sure you keep it far away from where your dog can get hold of it.
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Post by Mark on Oct 14, 2006 18:40:22 GMT -5
Thanks, Jo - good advice!
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Post by Dabbit on Oct 29, 2006 5:14:41 GMT -5
Thats dreadful luckily I don't eat much gum, and won't let her have chocolate as that can kill dogs too..
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Post by Mark on Oct 29, 2006 20:39:11 GMT -5
Yes, chocolate is quite deadly for them. I won't even eat chocolate around Charley for fear I might drop a little bit that I couldn't see, but that he would find straightaway.
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Post by Dabbit on Oct 30, 2006 1:50:51 GMT -5
Yeah funny isn't it they find foody items very quickly - but if you drop a coin they just ain't bothered...lol
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Post by Mark on Oct 30, 2006 21:01:23 GMT -5
Yes it is. I think it's a lack of proper pockets, don't you see? And Charley has learned quickly to go on the prowl after we've had a meal to see if we've dropped a bit of food. Smart little dog I think.
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Post by Dabbit on Oct 31, 2006 10:19:29 GMT -5
Obviously like his owner then...Mine just sits there and gives me those puppy eyes....
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Post by Mark on Oct 31, 2006 22:23:56 GMT -5
Right - he's seen me crawling around on all fours looking for bits of dropped food.... ;D
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Post by Fluffy on Nov 1, 2006 9:31:48 GMT -5
My kittens will eat absolutely anything, so I have to be very careful with them. I don't think
chocolate would have the same effect on a cat as it can do on a dog, but it's not worth the
risk.
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Post by Dabbit on Nov 1, 2006 13:46:42 GMT -5
No Jane it's not worth especially with the costs of visiting the vets! Our last visit for Fudge's flea treatment was over £40...
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Post by Mark on Nov 2, 2006 16:22:04 GMT -5
Got you beat. Mine was about $230 - for the veterinary opthamologist.
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Post by Dabbit on Nov 3, 2006 4:28:14 GMT -5
Can you insure you pets Mark? I have Fudge insured against things like illness or accidents etc but not against everyday things like annual injections...
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Post by Mark on Nov 3, 2006 22:49:14 GMT -5
Yes, there are health insurance options for pets. I don't know much about them, but have seen them advertised.
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