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From Dogster: 7 Things You Need to Know About Antifreeze

Working at Dogster is like being one of the people who runs the dog park – the hilarious times are many and the lessons learned are valuable. But sadly enough, it’s not always just fun and games. Those days do roll around when you show up and one of the dog park regulars is not there.

Last week, there wasn’t just one dog who didn’t show up to play. There were three. Dogster dogs Jake, Joey, and Nari had to be put to sleep last week, after having ingested antifreeze.

It is said that antifreeze is responsible for the poisoning of over 10,000 dogs and cats every year. The toxic ingredient to blame is ethylene glycol, a substance that is found not only in antifreeze, but in radiator coolant, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, and other automotive liquids. Its sweet-smelling and tasting properties make it attractive to pets, and it doesn’t take much to cause damage. One to two teaspoons can poison a cat, three tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog. Read the whole story here

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We’re coming up on the holiday season, a time of year in which many of us abandon our better dietary judgments and eat pretty much whatever we want. Unfortunately, some pet parents believe that this “free pass” on nutrition and overeating extends to their companion animals, too! I’d like to caution you against sharing any high-calorie or fatty foods with your lovable pets.

During this time of year, our companion animals generally spend more mealtimes with friends and family. You should make a special effort to alert guests at holiday meals that they should not share their food with your companion animal.

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Holiday Food For Your Pets

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Hmmm, I don’t eat chocolate

Chocolates: How Toxic Can They Be For Your Dog?

By David P Lee – Guest Article

Very few would say they don’t love chocolates. Did you know that chocolate can be harmful to your pet dog? Chocolate can be toxic, but exactly how much chocolate must be ingested before an adverse reaction takes place?

Theobromine: The Offending Substance

A substance called theobromine is what makes chocolate a dangerous food to dogs. Theobromine is a xanthine compound that belongs to the same family that caffeine and theophylline do.

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Raisins – Grapes
Vomiting, Diarrhea and perhaps even kidney failure

Sugarless Gum – Sugarless Candy with Xylitol: This is a substitute sugar product and it can cause seizures in your dog. Xylitol will cause you dog’s blood sugar to suddenly drop.

Onions - Yes onions can cause irritation, anemia gastrointestinal damages and one whole small onion can even cause death!

Macadamia nuts can cause vomiting, mood changes, and even temporary paralysis of the hind legs. This usually does clear up on its own, but, they are terrible symptoms for your dog to have to go through.

And … nothing to do with food … but, a friend of mine has reported the temporary paralysis with his dog from drinking out of the local brook. He lives on a farm, and the farmer’s use of chemicals runs off into the brook, the free running dogs drink it, and bam … paralysis of the hind legs. Again, this is also temporary, but still…

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Attention Dog Owners: I just heard on the radio that both Macadamia nuts AND the “nuts” that can drop from indoor/outdoor birdfeeders can  be poisonous to your dogs.  So, please, stick with dog treats.

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