AboutLabman Expertise Housebreaking, feeding, training
PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet.
Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.
Experience Since nobody with Eskimo experience has signed up, I will do my best using my general knowledge of dogs. I have experience and training through my volunteer work with a large dog guide school in modern, proven methods. The service dog schools have acquired a wealth of knowledge about raising well behaved, healthy dogs with long, active lives. They do not share it with the general public, but pass on the best of it to those like me that raise puppies for them. I am part of a group that has raised dogs for 6 different service dog schools. We meet monthly and share information.
Please don't send me medical or breeding questions. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet.
Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months.
Expert: Labman Date: 9/29/2006 Subject: Fruit for dogs
Question When we found that our toy poodle loved fruits and veggies we asked our vet if it was "normal". He said it was okay and in fact good for our little guy because dogs were naturally omnivores (spelling?). Not that I think my vet knows everything, but we have been sharing, in small to moderate amounts, foods from onions, apples, peach skin, tomatoes, raw cabbage and even grapes. He does not get loose poop from this and of course has a regular diet of Beneful and milk bones. My question is: are we harming him and what are the specific problems could arise from this?
Thank you for your help.
Answer Both onions and grapes are known to be toxic to dogs. You may well have killed your toy Poodle giving it a few grapes or raisins. I trust the veterinarians on the staff of the large dog guide school I volunteer for, more than your vet. They say no grapes or raisins. Your vet may not keep up the latest findings, and be telling you what you want to hear.
If a chow is any good, the dog doesn't need anything else. Dogs' nutritional needs are widely known. All but the cheapest chows now provide a complete and balanced diet. Adding this or that, can only unbalance the diet or add excess calories. Overweight is a big problem. Compare your dog to this illustrated guide, http://www.puppychow.com/products/popup_body_condition.aspx
