-=> Mike Roberts wrote to mark lewis <=-


 > if it affects our dogs, then it also affects us humans, doesn't it?

 MR> No Mark.. The Dogs do not have an enzyme to break it down properly.

 > we've never had any problems with our dogs and onions... it is one of the
 > flavor "spices" that we add to their foods specifically to deter them from
 > eating raw meats and similar... onions, garlic, peppers (spicy and sweet),
 > etc... all of our dogs have lived to very ripe old ages...

 MR> Not going to tell You what to do, but I would stop that. I have been
 MR> told, LikeChocolate, Never feed it to a dog. Chocolates' effects may go
 MR> away and is worseon susceptible dogs. But the Vet told me that Onions
 MR> have a cumulative affectand affect the Blood cells, You may not notice
 MR> a problem after immediatelyfeeding them onions. But they are very toxic
 MR> and over a period of time, Shesaid it will give the dog an incurable
 MR> blood disease. The damage usuallyhappens slowly over a period of time.
 MR> But it is SERIOUS Damage. Those arebasicially the terms as she put it
 MR> to me. Chocolate, Green Grapes and Broccoliare generally all no no's.
 MR> But Onions, though the damage is not seen right awayis up near the top
 MR> of a list of things not to feed them.


Totally agree with you Mike.... the "foods" you mentioned will have adverse
effects on canines. I'm rather surprised Mark is worried about "raw" foods
being that many find it's the prefered diet.  I show dogs and diet is a main
concern. Even if you feed kibble, grains are taboo in a diet.  I personally use
two different kibbles, one from a small but reputable company in Florida and
Acana Pacifica out of Canada. I suppliment with products from Nature's Farmacy
which includes a tri-C vitamin, pro-biotics, a bone and joint additive along
with a complete vitamin regime. Then come raw bones... (not the petstore kind)
lol!! My dogs eat better than me... but I guess we all do that for our pups.   




Bill

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