WARNING: If you own a doggie ....

Originally Posted By Ursula

Oh, dear. Please give our little LP mascot some kissies from me. Poor little guy!

 

Originally Posted By Inspector 57


gEtt BEttttttttERr sune BuDdy !

 

Originally Posted By Deogges Mom

I'm glad to hear that Buddy's going to be alright. I'm sorry he had to go through all that. Give him a good bellyrub for me when he feels better.

 

Originally Posted By bAmboo1

Hopefully your good friend makes a full recovery Kar2oonMan.

Just a quick, "public service" notice for everybody: here are some potentially toxic common items I see animals ingest all the time:
-Chocolate: I think most people know this.

-Antifreeze: At first animals appear "drunk" after ingesting this (the toxic ingredient in antifreeze is an alcohol). They seem to get better (they sober up), but soon go into irreversible kidney failure. Because owners think they get better they do not bring them in until the signs of kidney failure. If your dog or cat ingests antifreeze, BRING THEM TO A VET IMMEDIATELY.

-Lillies, especially Easter Lillies. These are VERY toxic to cats. Eating just a few leaves can cause kidney failure.

-Grapes. Grapes can cause kidney failure in some dogs. Not all dogs suffer the effects of grapes, but some can die with only a few grapes (we're not sure why).

-Orbitz gum. I once saw a large Golden Retriever almost die after eating three pieces of Orbitz gum.

-Tylenol (especially for cats). I recommend never giving human anti-inflammatory drugs to animals without at least calling your vet. Tylenol can be deadly at the lowest doses, other human anti-inflammatory drugs (Aspirin, Advil) can cause serious problems at the wrong dose as well.

That's just a quick list off the top of my head. If I think of more, I'll add them.

 

Originally Posted By bAmboo1

It's actually the sugar substitute xylitol that is toxic to dogs. If your dog ingests any "sugar free" gum or candy I would call a vet immediately.

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

That is fascinating, bAmboo. I never would have thought of xylitol or *grapes* for heavens sakes! Thanks!

 

Originally Posted By Big Thunder

I echo what Lulu posted BAmboo1, I never would have thought grapes either. Thanks for that heads up.

 

Originally Posted By chickendumpling

Very informative thread. Thanks.

And hugs to one of our LP mascots, Buddy. I hope he's 110% and posting again real soon.

We love you Buddy!

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

Update: Buddy is doing okay, but sleeping an awful lot. He seems very run down, no energy.

Thanks again for the well wishes, everyone! And thanks for that list bAmboo1 -- I had no idea about grapes!

 

Originally Posted By Ursula

Checking in, I bet he's exhausted from the stress.

Glad to hear he's okay.

 

Originally Posted By cmpaley

I'm glad to hear that your pooch is doing well, 2oony.

Remember, no popcorn for him. ;-)