A while back I posted about five surprising foods that can be harmful to dogs that many people don’t know about.
Dogster member Mr. Henry had sent over the info because he wanted to make sure all his pals stayed healthy. In the article garlic and onion are mentioned as being potentially dangerous, something I hadn’t realized until I read about it.
I just received a message from Bo’s friend Angel Mica letting me know she just found out about the danger of those foods. I thought if she didn’t know there may still be many others who don’t and the message is worth repeating.
Here’s a list of several natural and seemingly healthy human foods that are harmful or even toxic to dogs.
Garlic & Onion: Though treated as a health food and often taken in supplement form by humans, garlic (along with its alliaceae cousins onions and leeks) is toxic-sometimes deadly-for pets, with reactions ranging from stomach damage to acute dermatitis to asthmatic attacks. Pets By Nature reports the story of a Pennsylvania woman who lost her Newfoundland to garlic poisoning: “Within two weeks of feeding a popular garlic supplement available at most pet stores and over the Internet, her Newfoundland developed a bleeding ulcer and perforated intestine.” The dog did not survive.
Grapes & Raisins: While not as toxic as members of the onion family, consumption of grapes and raisins can cause vomiting, dehydration and, in large quantities, kidney failure. The exact toxin present in grapes is not known, but scientists have established that both commercially and privately cultivated grapes, as well as raisins, present a risk.
Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie has hit the Big Apple’s big screen.
Featured on Times Square’s jumbotron, my lovely mug was on display for all New Yorkers to see…well for a few seconds anyway.
My father thinks he’s being worldly when he says this about New York, “Bo, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.”
Surely he knows that not only did I make it New York but I’ve been making it in Georgia too. All he needs to do is walk in the backyard and step in some of my recent work for confirmation.
Now if I could just get him to drive me to Rockefeller Plaza to pee on that big tree, all my dreams will be fulfilled.
Want to get your copy of BAD TO THE BONE: Memoir Of A Rebel Doggie Blogger for the holidays, click here.
We are offering up the chance to win a choice between two very cool Christmas baskets for your pup, thanks to Pampered Paw Gifts. They offer unique gift baskets for every holiday or occasion imaginable, and you can choose from their wide selection of already made baskets or customize one. They also have an assortment of other non-food gifts to choose from.
The other great thing about Pampered Paw Gifts is that they believe in giving back to the dog community. They donate money and help spread the word about animal rescues and shelters around the country. Now that’s my kind of business!
Today you have the chance to win either their Woofday Wishes or a Doggie Winter Wonderland (med.) basket, both are filled with stuff your pup is sure to love. You need to go to Pampered Paw Gifts (click on links above) to get a peek at what’s included, decide the one you would like to win, and then leave a comment in our comment section sharing why you chose it.
The contest runs today through Saturday, November 28th. Good luck!
With this being Thanksgiving week what could be more appropriate than a photo caption contest involving food? To enter, just submit your caption by commenting on this post below. The winner will get 50 Zealies and be announced next Monday, November 30th.
In October we had a contest to win a portrait of your pup by artist Kathryn Beals, the winner was Dogster member Binx.
Kathryn has painted quite a few portraits for Dogsters and always does an amazing job, this time is no exception. I wanted to share with you the final product as well as a video following the process of painting the portrait from start to finish.
Don’t miss out, you still have time to enter to win a Pup To Go carrier, which allows you to carry your dog with you. The next winner will be chosen on Tuesday, November 24th.
People walking by are clearly intrigued and many stop to be introduced to Luke, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu and the inspiration for Pup To Go. His four little legs sticking out front and his tail hanging north to south is an attention getting visual, even for New Yorkers who’ve seen it all.
“Luke likes to be with me as I run all over the city. He loves shopping, going to Union Square and SoHo and joining me for a quick Pinkberry run,” says Meena Mansharamani, proud Mom of Luke and Co-Founder of Pup To Go. “He does not like being confined in a bag-style carrier. Instead, Pup To Go allows him to be part of the action. And people can’t resist him now that he’s at eye level. I’m guessing his head rub action has increased at least a thousand-fold.”
Go to the original post, click here, for all the details and to enter.
Don’t forget, you only have until Wednesday to win an adorable Christmas stocking for your best friend from A Pet’s World.
For the contest we’re offering their dangling dog bones stocking for the canine in the family at Christmas time. The quilted berry red velveteen dog stocking with a subtle pawprint on the heel will hold lots of treats and toys! The perfect gift for any breed! The stockings come in small (12″ Tall X 9″ Wide) and large (17″ Tall X 11″ Wide).
Howard Stern is well know for his ‘no holds barred’ attitude when it comes to his radio show, but did you know he actually has a softer side when it comes to dogs?
Stern and his new wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, helped raise quite a bit of money for the North Shore Animal League.
Q: Why are you so passionate about the North Shore Animal League?
B: Their mission is incredible. It’s so important that they are a no-kill shelter. Their facility is above and beyond everything I’ve ever seen in my entire life. They go on rescue missions that are absolutely incredible, they shelter these dogs, rehabilitate them, and find loving homes for over 20,000 animals a year, and that to me is the most inspirational thing ever.
H: We’re here tonight because we love animals. Beth really does the grunt work with North Shore Animal League and loves animals and has been involved with animal rescue her whole life. She puts her money where her mouth is, having just raised $300,000 with the [NYC] Marathon money for North Shore Animal League.
This week’s tip is the typical Thanksgiving food warning, but we’ve added a holiday shopping tidbit that can save you money while helping Sunbear Squad.
Watch Tip Week of November 23:
Watch for pets sickened by eating rich holiday leftovers or cooked turkey bones.
If you Christmas-shop using “iGive” a percentage will automatically be forwarded to Sunbear Squad to fund their programs. Go to the iGive.com site to find out how to get good deals for yourself and give back at the same time. A win-win for all.
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A while back I posted about five surprising foods that can be harmful to dogs that many people don’t know about.
We are offering up the chance to win a choice between two very cool Christmas baskets for your pup, thanks to 
People walking by are clearly intrigued and many stop to be introduced to Luke, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu and the inspiration for Pup To Go. His four little legs sticking out front and his tail hanging north to south is an attention getting visual, even for New Yorkers who’ve seen it all.
Don’t forget, you only have until Wednesday to win an adorable Christmas stocking for your best friend from 
