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Two Cool Dog Stories (Dog Lovers Alert!!)
A Tribute to Dogs; Greyfriars Bobby Bothy ^ | 12/13/01

Posted on 12/14/2001 9:13:53 PM PST by mafree

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To: SLJP
Duncan won't like hearing that. So would you advise against milk? My wife likes to give our dog the rest of her milk from eating cereal.
101 posted on 12/18/2001 9:19:34 PM PST by Chemnitz
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To: Chemnitz
So would you advise against milk?

I'm afraid so. Cats can digest milk, but dogs can't. I can't remember the exact problems caused by dairy, but I can look it up, if you'd like? I think I will, just to appease my own curiosity. Will post it in a few. But I'm afraid I would advise against letting your dog having the cereal milk. I'm sure he won't understand when she stops giving it to him, but perhaps you could provide a substitute for a while, then slowly wean him off that as well, to teach him not to expect anything after your wife finishes her cereal?

102 posted on 12/18/2001 10:18:24 PM PST by Beep
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To: Chemnitz
Well -- I found the answer. This is what I found using Copernic:

Milk is not healthy for adult dogs as they are lactose intolerant. They can't absorb this milk protein and consequently suffer diarrhea. Give your dog plenty of water and only small amounts of milk.

A dog can develop a sweet tooth too. Play it safe by never giving your dog sweets and chocolates. They promote tooth decay and gum disease. Remember that dogs don't get to brush their teeth. Chocolates are especially toxic to dogs as they contain theobromine. When a dog eats a large enough quantity of theobromine, toxicity signs appear. The dog will then vomit, pant, suffer diarrhea, muscle tremors, restlessness and incontinence. Medical attention is necessary to save its life.

There's more, but this is what I found on milk and milk products. Ice cream is richer than milk, of course, and is definitely not recommended. (Especially since it also contains sugar.) I remember that much from a variety of other sources.

Sometimes it may take a while for the build-up to occur in the digestive system, so you may not see the ill effects right away. I wouldn't chance it, myself. I give my Piper and Wilson probiotics every now and then, to counter any ill effects they may have to any milk by-products they might have digested. (Off the occasional pizza crust that might have cheese on it, or when one of the little buggers swipes people food from the counter! Bassets are ntorious counter cruisers, and Piper is an active little sneak! *G*)

Check Doctors Foster and Smith for the probiotics and other supplements. Bassets tend to need more Omega oils than other dogs, so I use Foster and Smith's Omega supplement on their food, which makes their coats super shiny! I also use their toothpaste, which is an exercise in patience that is unmatched! *VBG*

Hope this helps!!

103 posted on 12/18/2001 10:48:41 PM PST by Beep
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To: SLJP
Thanks. My wife has seen the light now. Precious' motto is ABC: Always Be Closing. She got that from watching Glengary GlenRoss. Precious always asks for food. Her technique is called rushing the lap. She will sit at attention near the person dining and push her head towards the lap suddenly.
104 posted on 12/19/2001 5:17:22 AM PST by Chemnitz
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To: SLJP
Thanks for the recipe- sure will pray for you.
105 posted on 12/19/2001 7:18:16 AM PST by mafree
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To: July 4th
Thanks- I'm not as good at posting pics yet.
106 posted on 12/19/2001 7:20:09 AM PST by mafree
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To: 185JHP
..What do you take me for? I wouldn't send a Knight out on a dog like this!"..

Hehe

107 posted on 12/19/2001 7:23:48 AM PST by mafree
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To: SLJP
Thanks again. Brenda was giving her dog Dunky medicine in his ice cream. He stayed sick. No wonder. Sugar and milk. But we all love it!

You helped two dogs with your diet advice.

108 posted on 12/19/2001 8:32:35 AM PST by Chemnitz
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To: Chemnitz
You are very welcome, believe me!! Always more than happy to help out when it comes to our canine contingency! I just adore dogs! One of my favorite quotes of all time is, "The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog(s)!"

;-}

109 posted on 12/19/2001 10:02:45 AM PST by Beep
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To: SLJP
There's a saying in our nation's capital: "If you want a friend in DC, bring your dog."
110 posted on 12/19/2001 10:38:05 AM PST by Chemnitz
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To: Chemnitz
That I can definitely believe! *G*
111 posted on 12/19/2001 2:17:45 PM PST by Beep
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