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Chat => General => Topic started by: loulou on May 27, 2007, 07:41:41 pm

Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on May 27, 2007, 07:41:41 pm
Today I bought my dog this tin of Hilifejust desserts for dogs summer fruit pudding. A bit expensive at 58p for a 85g tin but he is really enjoying it.
 

 
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: R0bbie on May 27, 2007, 08:02:15 pm
Dogs.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on May 27, 2007, 09:53:09 pm
ok wise guy.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: Pussycat on May 28, 2007, 05:57:18 pm
My cat loves yoghurt.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: Scarlet Passion on May 29, 2007, 12:58:13 am
We had a cat that drunk white wine. She absolutely loved it.
Daft cat. Smile

 

I haven't seen the desserts for dogs. I'm going shopping tomorrow, I'll have a look in Tesco and see if they do anything like that there. Just for curiosity.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on May 29, 2007, 10:23:25 am
Scarlet  it was Tesco that I got my dogs dessert from.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: kevvosa on May 29, 2007, 11:21:26 am
I would make my own dessert. I can't speak for dogs but I know that cats love chocolate.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: R0bbie on May 29, 2007, 11:35:53 am
Chocolate can kill dogs.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on May 29, 2007, 06:00:33 pm
My vet said never to give dogs chocolate as it will kill them.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: Sweetie pie on June 01, 2007, 01:57:20 pm

I find it confusiing that they sell chocolate dog drops / cookies etc but its bad for them, sometimes i forget and give my dog chocolate by mistake.Confused

Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: R0bbie on June 01, 2007, 02:37:27 pm
Chocolate contains Then Bromine.  Even small amounts of Theo Bromine, can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets. Larger doses can be fatal. While most dog owners expect a dog to develop an upset stomach after eating a large amount of chocolate, few realize its danger or toxic potential.
 

Chocolate drops for dogs should not contain this ingredient, but unbelievable, some do, so it's best to avoid them all.

 

 
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: goldencup on June 02, 2007, 01:09:36 am
My sister's dogs eat tons of chocolate - they're always stealing it.  They seem to survive.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: Scarlet Passion on June 04, 2007, 12:13:59 am
My dog steals chocolate too.
I understand the concept, I mean chocolate is poisonous to everything (humans too) and I would be the last person to call anyone who is supposed to be a professional a liar or tell them they were wrong, but I have a difficult time believing this story as before this all came out all our family dogs had been given chocolate and none of them were ever sick because of it. And I know lots of other people who say the same.

 

I suppose it must be right, but it's very wierd.
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on June 04, 2007, 12:19:57 am
Larger amounts of chocolate, particularly of the most toxic type, can bring about epileptic seizures in some dogs, and in all dogs, can kill.

Poisoning of dogs by chocolate is not as uncommon as you might think.


"Chocolate ingestions are one common reason why pet owners and veterinarians call us," said Dana Farbman, Certified Veterinary Technician and Manager, Client and Professional Relations, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. "However, it would be difficult to verify an exact ranking in frequency of calls, as the types of substances we receive calls on can vary greatly depending on many factors, including the time of year. We generally do experience somewhat of a rise in chocolate calls around holidays, such as Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.


 


Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs.

Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: Scarlet Passion on June 04, 2007, 12:40:53 am
Perhaps it's another case of as medicine and science have become more advanced, the diagnosis of these conditions is more accurate and exactly what causes them has become more evident?
So what was put down to heart attack/stroke/epilepsy/fits/ in dogs twenty years ago, now has a more firm and provable cause.

Chocolate!
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: goldencup on June 04, 2007, 09:00:23 am
At Christmas one of my sister's dogs ate an entire double box of Celebrations, wrappings and all!
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: loulou on June 04, 2007, 10:09:35 am
Quote from: goldencup
At Christmas one of my sister's dogs ate an entire double box of Celebrations, wrappings and all!

Has she tried giving it dog food?
Title: Desserts for dogs
Post by: goldencup on June 04, 2007, 10:41:19 am
LOL  Duh, now there's a thought.  I'll mention it.