Homemade Dog Treats- Read This Before You Make Them!

My big weakness… are those pleading sad eyes of my dog. As I enjoy my treat on a tasty snack, it becomes very hard not to feed my dog Sam with a tiny snack. Too bad, most of what seems to be of no harm like “people foods” which we have no problem with is very dangerous to the health of your innocent dog.

For a long time, dog experts share the same opinion, that table scraps could be poisonous if consumed by your dog. With a variety of tasty dog treats in the market to chose from one should take care not to use foods that could harm your pet. A good example is grapes.

Grapes are known to be very dangerous to the dog’s kidneys and can be fatal.

Though it is not known how many grapes are considered fatally toxic, as few as 5 grapes can be poisonous to a dog that weighs 20 pounds.

How does one know that your dog has eaten this harmful poison in grapes?

In a span of 24 hours, the following may be noticed, the dog may start vomiting, appear weak and have diarrhoea. At times these symptoms may even start within a few hours of eating the grapes. Your dog may urinate a lot less which is a sign of kidneys failing.

What can be done now?

If you suspect that your dog has ingested any toxic substance, see your veterinarian immediately. It’s likely that the dog will be monitored carefully and will receive large doses of fluids until the symptoms subside.

To stop this attack do not give your dog “people food”. Get various tasty ingredients (suited for dogs) keeping in mind that this is not just a dog treat but also a healthy tasty snack for your pet.

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