Is broccoli good for dogs

Is broccoli good for dogs

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im getting a bit confused .is broccoli bad/toxic for dogs ??? ?

Q: once a week i give to my dogs ( i have a 2 year old whippet,1 year old irish setter and 4 year old clumber spaniel) a different kind of meal i try to cook it myself i give them pasta ,some steamed broccoli , garlic and thier wet and dry food( all warmed up a bit) to make the meal time ” more interesting” but i heard a lot of things about broccoli that its toxic for the dogs but then someone else will tell me that broccoli is good its kinda confusing i spoke with the vet today and she said that small amounts of broccoli are good if the daily intake dont exceed 10% i took my dogs for rabies( vacccination) and de-worming today and i spoke with her about that issue and thats what she told me so i trust her her opinion

A: Broccoli is fine for dogs. They don’t NEED it, but it won’t hurt them at all.I’ve got an Irish, too, and he loves the stuff. My other 2 aren’t crazy about it. They all love raw carrots, though.Go easy on the garlic, though. A little is OK but too much can be toxic.

Are fruits and veges ok for dogs?

Q: I have a Pitbull that seems to love fruits and veges for some reason.If i am eating raw carrots,celery,or broccoli he wants some.He also like Watermelon,apples,peaches,nectarines,and pears.I have heard grapes are not good for dogs so I am worried about what long term bad effects if any these other fruits can give? I don’t give him any citrus fruits,just the ones mentioned above.Anyone have any knowledge on any of this? Would especially like to hear the opinionsof any vets that visit the site.

A: YES YES YES!!! my dogs love fruit and veggies.. my dogs especially love baby carrots and sliced apples and watermelon (seedless)..Plants, Fruits & Vegetables Toxic to DogsAnd their symptomsDaffodil, Narcissus: severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors and cardiac arrhythmiasHyacinth: intense vomiting, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, depression and tremorsGladiolas, Iris: vomiting occasionally with blood, depression, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, hyper salivation, abdominal painLily of the Valley: ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, deathTulip: intense vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hyper salivation, in appetenceAsparagus Fern, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern: allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.)Foxglove: cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, deliriumMorning Glory: seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrheaNightshade, Tomato Plant: hyper salivation, inaptness, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, CNS depression, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rateGlory Lily: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney and liver damage, bone marrow suppressionDay Lily, Orange Day Lily, Asian Lily (liliaceae), Easter Lily, Japanese Show Lily, Red Lily, Rubrum Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Wood Lily: vomiting, inaptness, lethargy, kidney failure, (Cats are only species known to be affected.)Heavenly Bamboo shrub: cyanosis, pale mucous membranes, slow heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory congestion, seizures, semi-coma, respiratory failure, deathHolly shrub: intense vomiting and diarrhea, depression, also same symptoms as Jerusalem Cherry (see below) Jerusalem Cherry shrub: gastrointestinal disturbances, possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system, seizures, depression, respiratory depression, and shockMistletoe “American” shrub: gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea bradycardia, erratic behavior, hallucinogenic in humansAvocado: vomiting, diarrhea, death, inflammation of mammary glands, cardiac failure, respiratory distress, generalized congestion, fluid accumulation around the heartChinaberry Tree: Berries are most toxic. Can see slow heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, depression, weakness, seizures, and shockBranching Ivy: allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea)English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Hahn’s self branching English Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy: (The foliage is more toxic than the berries.) gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness, and lack of coordinationAndromeda Japonica, Azalea, Rhododendron: vomiting, diarrhea, hyper salivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and deathBird of Paradise: gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, lack of coordination is possible. Deaths in rabbits have been reportedBuckeye: severe gastroenteritis, depression or hyper excitability, dilated pupils, comaCastor Bean: (beans are very toxic): oral irritation burning of the mouth and throat, increase in thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, convulsionsClematis: vomiting, diarrhea, oral ulcers, ataxia or vesicant actionCorn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant), Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron, Florida Beauty, Gold Dust Dracaena, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant, Red-Margined Dracaena, Striped Dracaena, Warneckei Dracaena: In cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heart rate. In cats and dogs: vomiting depression, in appetence, drooling, lack of coordination and weakness.Caladium hortulanum, Calla lily, Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Phiodendron, Charming Diffenbachia, Chinese Evergreen, Cordatum, Devil’ Ivy, Dub Crane, Elephant Ears, Fruit Salad Plant, Flamingo Plant, Golden Deiffenbachia, Golden Pothos, Green Gold Nephthysis, Heartleaf Philodendron, Horsehead, Marble Queen, Mauna Loa Peace Lily, Nephthyti, Peace Lity, Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Lacy Tree, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-Law, Panda, Philodendron Pertusum, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Lef Philodendron, Poinsettia, Satin Pothos, Scheffiera Tree, Spotted Dumb Cane, Swiss Cheese Plant, Taro Vine, Tropic Snow Dumbcane, Variable, (Dumb Cane) Dieffenbachia, Veriegated Philodendron: oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowingYellow Jasmine: Convulsions, deathSweetheart Ivy: gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and lack of coordinationShould your pet eat a substantial part of a toxic plant, rush to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Time can cause a lot of damage. If you can, take the plant or part of it with you for identification.Known Food Toxins To Dogs Fruits, Vegetables, FoodApple, Almond, Apricot, Peach, Wild Cherries, Plum, Balsam Pear, Prunes and similar fruit: Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, (Stem, Seeds and Leaves) The seeds of most fruits contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs as well as humans.Avocados: The fruit, pit and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heartBroccoli: reported to be pretty potent gastrointestinal irritantCherry: rapid breathing, shock, mouth inflammation, heart rate increaseChocolate: seizures, coma, hyperactivity, rapid heart beat, tremors, death. Bakers chocolate is the most dangerous. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated but is still very dangerous.• 1 oz per lb of body weight for (2 oz per kg) of body weight for bakers chocolate• 1 oz per 3 lbs of body weight (1 oz per 1.5 kg body weight) for semi-sweet chocolate• 1 oz per 9lbs of body weight (1 oz per 4 kg) for bakers chocolate• Please keep in mind that these are only guidelines, and if you suspect your pet had ingested chocolate, please keep an eye out for ANY signs of poisoning! Every dog reacts differently to quantity.Coffee/Tea: Drinks/Foods: containing caffeine or sugar may cause many of the same symptoms chocolate causesCooked Bones: uncooked bones should be safe but if they are cooked you should refrain because they deteriorate and easily splinter. Can cause extensive damage to internal organs and passage ways, may times resulting in death.Mushrooms: acute gastric effects, liver and kidney damage, abdominal pain, nausea, salivation, vomitingNutmeg: tremors, seizures and deathTobacco: nausea, salivation, vomiting, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)Onion: (cats are more sensitive), gastrointestinal upset, hemolytic anemia, heinz body anemia, hemogloinria, destroys red blood cellsGrapes, Raisins, Prunes: kidney failure, as little as a single serving of grapes or raisins can kill a dog. It takes anywhere from 9 oz to 2 lbs of grapes and raisins (between .041 and 1.1 oz/kg of body weight), to cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, and possible kidney failureSalt: excessive intake can cause kidney problemsRaw Eggs- many people feed raw eggs to their dogs but keep in mind that they can contain salmonella. Dogs do have a higher immunity against salmonella poisoning but are not immune and have been reported to get it from uncooked eggs.http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/toxic.htmhttp://www.dogage.com/care/facts.aspx/FF/40http://www.petkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/veterinary/749/Fruits-and-Vegatableshttp://www.justanswer.com/JA/ASP_A/T_128307/TR/fruits-vegetables.htm

How to lower my diabetic dog’s blood sugar?

Q: Snuggels is about 10 years old. He was diagnosed with diabetes last year around July. Ever since then we give him two insulin shots a day.Just recently, we noticed him scratching alot and chewing up the skin on his back legs. He chewed them up so much that he has lost hair in that spot. Im so worried for him. We tested his blood sugar and the meter read 499!That’s Crazy. And so high. He should be around 100.Im so scared that he might die or shut down or something :(What could we do to lower his blood sugar?We feed him Iams dog food.Is there any good dog food for diabetics dogs that we could feed him?What are some foods that he can eat? ex. broccoli, carrots, lettuceIf we give him a bath will that lower his blood sugar?If you know any information, that would be very appreciated !We cant take him to the vet right now, but im trying to save up money to get him checked out.thank youthanks, but im pretty sure the chewing his leg is related to the diabetes because he use to chew up his legs last year before we knew he had diabetes & after giving him insulin he stoped.but im pretty sure, he chews up his legs because the diabetes makes him itchy all over.

A: I can tell you Snuggle’s chewing of his legs is not related to his diabetes. It sounds more like a skin issue such as allergies or hot spots. You can try bathing him with a medicated shampoo for the skin which you can find at a pet store. The more serious conditions require medicated shampoo you can get from your Vet. DO NOT use regular human or dog shampoo, or any flea or tick treatment which can make the skin more irritated. Call your Vets office and they can reccommend some medicated shampoos. As far as the diabetes, bathing as NOTHING to do with blood sugar. 499 is dangerously high especially if it has been that high for a while and continues to remain that high. You NEED to get the insulin dosage increased. Don’t go shooting up your dog with a full syringe. Too much insulin can also be harmful or deadly. Try slowly increasing the insulin in small amounts. Maybe add a thrid shot during the day. Something needs to be done to bring it down, he must be so miserable at that high! for me that would be intolerable.You can still visit the dr for a plain exam fee of $35 -0$40 or whatever they charge and at least discuss the insulin dosage. The vet will most likely will want to do blood work but you don’t have to and can wait until you can afford it. A consultation is a START to helping your dog get is sugars down.There is dog food especially for diabetic canines. Hills makes a line called Prescription Diet. You want the WD formula for diabetes. My vets office sells these brands. In the mean time read the label on what you are feeding him now and check the sugar and carb content. You can feed him plain chicken (bonelss) and veggies if he will eat it. No sugary treats, potatoes, or rice. Some ppl feed their dogs veggies and rice but the rice is packed with carbs which is a no no for your diabetic dog. What type of insulin is he on? Is it long acting or fast/rapid acting? Long acting means it slowly releases insulin in his system through out 12 or 24 hours. Rapid or short acting takes effect within 10 minutes and works for lowering blood sugar when he eats meals. You should be checking his blood sugar daily to keep an eye on his levels. If the test strips are expensive, check every other day or every few days. Please get him to a vet. Good luck