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Why is table scraps bad for my Chihuahua?
My uncle always tires to feed my chihuahua table scraps. i TELL him over and over that it's bad for him because he is so small. Give me some scientific explanation as to why he should not feed my 12 week old puppy..... PLEASE also I already know that it rots their teeth, can make them overweight, and is an unbalanced diet. Is their any other reason why, and can I get a website that agrees (not required).
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My dog got very sick from eating table scraps. We always gave him table food and when he was about 10 yrs old he got very sick and was in the hospial for days. The vet said it was from eating table food. It did something to his kidneys. Im sorry I cant remember exactly what it did to his kidneys but he still has kidney problems to this day. He canbarely hold his pee anymore. So I would definately not suggest giving a chihuahua table food. They are dogs theyre not meant to eat human food.
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Well i had a cousin whos husband always feed just one dog table scraps and the puppy went blind and ended up dying.
i found this articale online maybe it can help you
Rich fatty foods can be a cause for concern
Most veterinarians will tell you that they see a lot of stomach problems and pancreatitis cases around the holidays. So keep your pets away from the rich foods on your holiday table — turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, yams and stuffing. Typical holiday foods are rich, fatty comfort foods for people that can cause discomfort for their pet. The classic problem is that the dog gets into the turkey or ham, gorges on it, and then gets very sick. The signs of pancreatitis include vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Chocolate can actually poison your pet
The toxicity depends on the type of chocolate (the darker the chocolate, the more harmful), the amount ingested and your pet’s weight. The caffeine and theobromine in chocolate can cause a dog to vomit, have diarrhea, experience rapid heartbeat, increased urination, muscle tremors and seizures. The effects can be serious, and chocolate toxicity can occur within 24 hours. The same can be true of coffee, tea and cola, as they also contain caffeine.
The traditional ‘give a dog a bone’ idea isn’t really a good one either
The bone can splinter and puncture the stomach or intestines. Poultry bones are particularly dangerous, as they become brittle when cooked. It’s much safer to give your dog a bone designed for pets.
Giving your pet alcoholic beverages truly isn’t funny
Most people are aware that too much alcohol can poison humans. Remember that your pet is a lot smaller than you are, so even small amounts of alcohol (even beer) can be toxic.
Some other tasty treats your pet shouldn’t eat
Onions and garlic contain thiosulphate, which damages red blood cells and can cause anemia in cats and dogs. Be careful when preparing the holiday stuffing or side dishes, and particularly when disposing of leftovers that contain onion and garlic. The onion actually presents the highest risk of toxicity — a single generous serving can cause anemia for dogs and cats. Whether garlic contains enough thiosulphate and can be fed in high enough amounts to harm dogs is a matter of controversy — garlic is less toxic than onion, and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness. And, in small amounts (such as in canine nutritional supplements), the benefits of garlic outweigh their possible risks.
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