It is all in how your dogs system is and how it can cope with the toxins. You were very lucky in my opinion. Most people continue to feed these things because it doesnt immediately affect them and do not realize it shuts organs down over time. I am glad your mom's dog lived to a ripe old age.

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I read a couple pages back that garlic isn't toxic unless given in large quantities...but with these tiny little bodies how much is a large quantity?

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people used garlic in dog food flavoring for years. Some dogs seem to be able to handle it better than others. Some people even use it for coat conditioning and insect repellent.

Tag is not into the real stuff yet, I am weaning him off of icky science diet that the Humane society was feeding him. I would never feed hot dogs to dogs. They do have garlic AND onion as part of their spices, not to mention too much salt.

On the other hand, Foxxy gets fed kelp and spirulina daily. She loves the stuff and actually begs for it. I cook with seaweed all the time, either kombu, nori, or wakame. Turns out that these plants are super rich in vitamins and minerals including iodine and magnesium to support tiny thyroids and joints. The spirulina I stumbled across after spilling my plecostimus's tabs knocking them off the fishtank. Foxxy was right there to hoover them up too. (crunch crunch crunch) I researched to make sure they were ok and sure enough they're a superfood as well.

dogs don't usually get food borne illness unless they're immune compromised or have intestinal problems already. As for parasites, that's why I don't feed my dogs pork, but other than that,at least if you live in the US, the beef at least is 99% guaranteed to be free of parasites, otherwise nobody would be safe. Basically, if a human wanted to, he could eat fresh raw beef as long as it wasn't ground, and be moderately assured that they won't be hurt by it. On top of that, the heartworm prevantitive all dogs should be getting also usually covers most food borne parasites

very helpfull ...i dident no their was so much they couldent eat

I wish I would have know this information. My little 23 month old chi passed on wed the 22nd. She had stopped eating and I would try feeding her everything including items on this list, anything to make her eat! She lost .5 pds with in 1 month and had a heart attack. i took her to 3 diff vets and they all said dhe had nothing! She would eat when she gets hunger.... Her stomatch srunck so much and I never really forced feed her like I know now I should of!! I tried cooking her chicken, yogert, cottage cheese, etc.... but she wouldnt want anything.... I feel so guilty my little baby is gone! and I miss her very much!!! Pls force feed your dog if they dont want to eat! Dog Food only! No house food! My heart is broken and I am sooo sad! I love you Nini and miss you alot!! God bless your soul!

Ive had to gently force feed Sully 3 times this past year when i thought she was dying, she pulled through each time,she is 12 1/2 years old now.

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Great idea to sticky this guys! Thanks!

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