[silent watcher]

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Too much fat can cause pancreatits for 1 thing. If you are feeding RAW pork--Your dog could get a disease called trichinosis caused by a worm that the pig could have!

I feed cooked pork once in awhile but I try to get off as much fat as possible.

Note: The cooked fat would be worse than the raw fat BUT I hope that doesn't encourage you to keep feeding the raw pork!! And even if raw pork was fed--It still is not good to feed too much fat!

its clear now, thanks!

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Too much fat can cause pancreatits for 1 thing. If you are feeding RAW pork--Your dog could get a disease called trichinosis caused by a worm that the pig could have!

I feed cooked pork once in awhile but I try to get off as much fat as possible.

Note: The cooked fat would be worse than the raw fat BUT I hope that doesn't encourage you to keep feeding the raw pork!! And even if raw pork was fed--It still is not good to feed too much fat!

its clear now, thanks! but arent those worms detectable by naked eyes? so how is a raw food diet for dogs possible when raw food are contaminated with germs that can lead to diseases?

[CorkyMax]

Hey, sorry--I somehow missed your post or questions! No you can't see that worm (trichinosis) with the naked eye. I don't think anyway!

Trichinosis in dogs

Trichinosis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

As far as why dogs can eat raw--You already know I think---Review your info on Raw feeding/dogs. Dogs have a different kind of system than we do and can handle raw pretty well. If the dog is not healthy--more susceptible to problems with this though--Has to have a healthy immune system! It is up to the individual--I believe there is more possibilities with bad problems with commercial dog food--salmonilla and other bad things.

I would not 'push it' though and I will not feed raw pork or fish. I freeze venison for an amount of time to make it safer.

[CorkyMax]

Veterinary News Network | News Detail

[CorkyMax]

The Intelligent Pet
You will have to scroll almost to bottom for this---Title of article is: Beware This Tasty Pet Poison

Other good things in this link also!

[CorkyMax]

Just found this site while checking for something else! There may be a few repeats here but also a lot of 'no no's' to add to this long list of hazardous things not to give your dog:

The most frequently asked "Can I give my dog this" questions.

Also found this:
Delicious for us, Dangerous to Dogs; Foods to Keep Away From Your Dog | Comprehensive Dog Health & Medical Information Resources | Learn & Connect | FetchDog

[Klusner]

No acidic food should be given to your dog because it effects stomach and also digestive problem.Meat should be properly boiled and do not give expired food stuff to your pet.Its really harmful for your pet.

[CorkyMax]

I just found this long list of poisonous plants on this site done by the ASPCA: ASPCA | Print Now Note that this list is for both poisonous AND non-poisonous plants! Both lists are done in alphabetic order---so if you miss the hard to see title for the non-poisonous--which follows the poisonous ones--You will see the difference from the zees back to the A's for the non-poisonous.

I was looking up about honey for dogs and in one of the sites someone had mentioned about it could be poisonous if the bees had gathered pollen from the oleander tree/bush. This oleander is a tropical plant but can be grown in California and the southern states. And it is very poisonous--all parts of it--leaves, limbs, roots, etc. Now I am almost afraid to give any honey to my dogs as I can't see on the label as to where the honey was made--Did the company that packaged it get honey from other countries or even Ca?! I am stating all this because most people would not have any idea if the honey could be bad/-even deadly if oleander was in the product! PLUS----To anyone who may have an oleander bush/tree in their yard where the dog could have access to it and eat the leaves (which I gather are sweet----horses and dogs have died from ingesting this poison).--or even chew on a stick from the bush!-----I would get rid of the bush, roots and every speck of it! This is a bush used (where it is warm enough to grow) a lot for landscaping as it is pretty--mostly pink flowers and smells good--a desirable bush for landscaping but OH so poisonous. I would not have one if I had little children, dogs, or cats--pets!

And as far as honey goes--Try to find out where the honey came from--if a non tropical/hot climate--prob. okay. And I am going to try only a half a teaspoon at a time and see how it goes----I live in a northern state so hoping honey is from a nontropical area. Actually there is a place that sells honey and I think has the bee hives there about 6 miles from me which would be safe from oleander---I will have to look into that.

Never give honey to young children or puppies as their immune system is not fully developed and the honey could contain botulism spores which may be deadly to them.

I would suggest doing your own research on honey dogs; honey botulism; oleander poison; oleander honey---Put those 4 different wordings in your browser. And be sure to look up Oleander to see what it looks like---You may have these bushes/trees and not realize what it is!!

[mollyy]

And what about canned and dry food? I found some information telling it's quite dangerous. What do you think?

[CorkyMax]

I don't feed commercial dog food. I prefer to raw feed and home cook. I do not think too much of commercial dog food--There may be a few good products and they are expensive too. Will not go into what I think about your question as it is a sore subject for many and causes 'arguments' in this forum I wish to avoid! It is a subject that is also frowned upon in this forum--Sorry!

[akismaster]

I want to feed my dog raw but my parents are scared of it. They say raw meat has problems. I told them a dog's tummy can stand up to bacteria more than our human tummy does. But I can't seem to convince them. I feed my dog cooked chicken with rice and a little of veggies. Raw is the dream food to feed my pup.

[CorkyMax]

Even though I will not dwell on this subject. I hope you are feeding more then just cooked chicken and rice (and the bit of veggies). If you haven't checked out home cooking ----Please do, as what you only mentioned is definitely not balanced nutrition-wise and there needs to be more variety!! Rice does not have much nutrition to it either--To me it is mainly for adding calories!! But it is one grain that will not cause allergies like wheat might for a lot of dogs. You may need to supplement with fish oil, etc too. I am against commercial dog food but I do think most of them add vitamins, etc to their food.

[CorkyMax]

Just came across a couple of things to add to this list (Don't think these have been added in here before):

Baking Powder and Baking Soda

Although not really foods, baking powder and baking soda are common items found in the kitchen. They are both leavening agents, used in baked goods to create a gas, which causes doughs and batters to rise.

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Baking powder combines baking soda with an acid of some kind, usually cream of tartar, sodium aluminum sulphate or calcium acid phosphate, or a combination of the three.

If your dog eats a large amount of either of these powders, he can suffer from electrolyte changes, muscle spasms and congestive heart failure.

Keep baking soda and baking powder out of your dog's reach. If you spill some on the floor, clean it up immediately.

Fatty Foods

Dogs love rich and fatty foods, just like we do. They find these foods in the trash, or receive them as treats or leftovers.

Excessive amounts of fatty foods can cause pancreatitis. Miniature and toy poodles, cocker spaniels and miniature schnauzers are especially prone to pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis signs include abdominal pain, acute onset of vomiting, and diarrhea. The pain can show through a hunched posture when you pick up your dog.

You can easily avoid pancreatitis by not feeding your dog oily or fatty "human" treats and leftovers, and by keeping your trash bin securely fastened.

If your dog has a garbage habit, keeping him in your yard (with a dog fence, run or stake and chain) will keep him out of digestive trouble at your neighbors'.

[sandra0606]

Nice list. Didn't know most of the stuff.Thanks.