TOXIC TO DOGS
Food Items
Chocolate, Coffee, Grapes / Rasins, Nuts Walnuts, Macadamia nuts, Onions / Garlic, Tomatoes, Avocados, Fruits & Veggies with large seeds,
Alcohol
Small bones - chicken, pork etc
Cooked bones - cooked bones will splinter into sharp shards when chewed.
Medicines - yes various OTC & prescription drugs including vitamins & suppliments If unsure contact your vet or Pet Poison Helpline.
This I believe - the way to a dogs heart is thru their nose. I treat my crew by giving small samples of things I am cooking/eating, but with 2 very important points in mind, 1) always set aside the dogs portion before you add spices & flavorings. 2) less is more, only allow them a very small portion. If you want to make their enjoyment last longer - hold the food item in your closed hand & let them savor the smell for about 5-10 seconds, then open your hand to deliver the new food sample.
Chemicals
Herbicides, Rodenticides, Insecticides, Household Cleaning products, Fertilizer, Detergents
Antifreeze - this smells sweet to dogs but it is deadly
De-icer for sidewalks can be absorbed into the pads on their paws and they will lick them and ingest the contaminant.
Just like baby proofing for an infant, do the same for your pets; there are many hazardous chemicals in every home, under the sink, in the garage, basement or utility shed. You wouldn’t leave your 6 month old baby outdoors while the pest control tech sprays for termites, please ensure that Rover is not exposed either.
Miscellaneous Items
Metals: lead, zinc, copper
Batteries, cell phones, remote controls, keys & electronic key fobs,
Childrens' toys
Household plants, shrubs & garden varieties
Clothing items - these can block off the stomach
Anything you drop or leave lying around is a target for a puppy, if it can be found - then it is a potential hazard. Develop good habits of being tidy. Dogs are often attracted to bizarre items such as electronics or clothing because they carry the unique scent of family members. Socks & underwear prove to be a common theme we hear about frequently.
5 month old zoey loads up for an outing
EXTERNAL LINKS
Pet Poison Helpline (Health) www.petpoisonhelpline.com
BringFido (Travel / Socialization) www.bringfido.com Its like Yelp but for dogs, find dog friendly restaurants, hotels, dog parks etc
VetStreet (Health) www.vetstreet.com
PetMD (Health) www.petmd.com
CanisMajor (On-Line Magazine) www.canismajor.com/dog/
Leerburg (Training) www.leerburg.com
Pedigree Database (Pedigree Research) www.pedigreedatabase.com
American Kennel Club (AKC Registration) www.akc.org
The Daily Shep (On-line Forum) www.thedailyshep.com
Total German Shepherd (On-line forum) www.total-german-shepherd.com
German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) www.gsdca.org
German Shepherd Dog Club of America - Working Dog Association (GSDCA-WDA) www.gsdca-wda.org
canine quotes
“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.
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“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.
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“I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.
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“If there was any petting to be done...he chose to do it. Often he would sit looking at me, and then, moved by a delicate affection, come and pull at my coat and sleeve until he could touch my face with his nose, and then go away contented.
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“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
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“The dog is the perfect portrait subject. He doesn’t pose. He isn’t aware of the camera.
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“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.
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“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
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“There are three faithful friends an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.
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“Every dog is a lion at home.
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“When the dog looks at you, the dog is not thinking what kind of a person you are. The dog is not judging you.
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“When you adopt a dog, you have a lot of very good days and one very bad day.
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“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.
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