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You take your pooch for a walk and she stops to sniff the bushes. It's probably become a regular routine for you and your dog. You wait until the fascination has passed and she moves along on the walk. But when you arrive home she begins to vomit. And now you discover that your 4 year old small breed dog has ingested part of the neighbors azalea bush without you realizing. When you take her to the vet, you point out that your little friend has never done anything like that before. Well, there is a first time for everything! When you get a puppy it is important to make yourself aware of any flower and shrub disasters waiting to happen. Dogs, as smart as we are sure they are, may not bother a tender reed one day only to eat an entire bush another. It is a hazard that must be monitored. Another poison danger can be found in a variety of foods that we, as humans, eat everyday. It is important to remember that small dogs may react more violently to medications and foods than larger dogs living in the house. Pets are like people when it comes to food and medicine allergies or poisons: doses affect each individual differently. If you are a chocolate fan, it is probably hard to pass up the little beady eyes as they beg for your last candy bar. However, your treat could be your dogs death. Chocolate contains theobromine which is a natural compound found in chocolate. A healthy small dog that eats a bite of chocolate may suffer epileptic seizures or cardiac irregularity that could cause a heart attack. This is especially true if your dog is excitable, which is a common temperament feature of many small dog breeds. Another horrible side effect could be bleeding in the digestive tract which causes a slow painful death over a day or two. At holiday time, family gatherings often feature bowls of nuts. Nuts are not generally good for dogs but walnuts are especially lethal. Other nuts might cause bladder stones because of the high phosphorous content. Ever serve your dog a burger from a fast food restaurant? Did it have onions on it? You have played with your dogs health. Onions are triggers for anemia in dogs. Raw onions are very dangerous to your little guy. Have you served potatoes to your dog along with her turkey dinner at Thanksgiving? Then you have played another game of roulette with your pet's health. Green potatoes, skins or sprouts can poison your dog. A better choice would be instant mashed potatoes, although the milk and butter in them might cause stomach upset. Oh, and about that turkey- turkey skin has been tied to acute pancreatis in dogs. Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article Please Don't Eat the Bushes in Small Dog Breeds is owned by Lyndee Sue Henderson. Permission to republish Please Don't Eat the Bushes in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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