[NAGDU] Sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Sat Sep 25 13:13:24 UTC 2021

I think Krokus's favorite thing is salmon skin.  We don't like it, but he thinks it's fantastic.  And it's full of healthy fats.  I think it's good for his coat, though he only gets some every week or two, so it's probably not enough to make a big difference.
Tracy

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 3:24 PM
To: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Hi.

Not sure about bacon, but I've heard of people using raw eggs, olive 
oil, or regular human grade fish oil pills to promote good skin and coat 
health.

I guess they just crack a whole egg in the food and stir it up. The only 
risk is salmonella for people, but washing hands afterward would fix 
that.  The dog should be fine.

I've used the oil in the food before with mixed results.

Lisa & Paige who would love a piece of human bacon, not dog treat bacon!

Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 9/24/2021 1:49 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi Al.
> My guess is that fat might be good for a dog's coat, but I have no science to back that up.  I expect bacon isn't any better or worse for the dog than it is for you.  And I bet they loved it!  What meat-eater doesn't love bacon!
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Al Sten-Clanton via NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 1:47 PM
> To: Kevan Worley via NAGDU
> Cc: Al Sten-Clanton
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
>
> I grew up with dogs.  My mom used to put bacon fat in their food from
> time to time.  Since I lived at home while using my first dog, he, too,
> shared in the goodie.  Mom thought it was good for their coats.  Do you
> know if that's true?  And, lover of bacon though I am, what is its
> special virtue for dogs?
>
>
> Note:  partly because I haven't had an easy way to save bacon fat, none
> of my other dogs have indulged in this wonder.  Also, my current mutt
> has had enough stomach trouble that I'm leery about adding anything to
> his regular food.
>
>
> Wag wag!
>
>
> Al
>
>
> On 9/24/21 10:24 AM, Kevan Worley via NAGDU wrote:
>> This is just one of the reasons my guy dog does not get any human food. Any! Ever! Well, every once in a while a little sliver of bacon. Because, you know, bacon bacon bacon!
>>
>> At Your Service,
>> Kevan Worley
>>
>>> On Sep 24, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just got this from a major animal hospital in New York.  I've seen this
>>> warning before, but this warning has more info.
>>>
>>>
>>> Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is found in everything from chewing gum
>>> to peanut butter to ice cream to toothpaste. It's often listed under other
>>> names, including birch sugar, birch extract, or wood sugar. While considered
>>> safe for humans, xylitol is highly poisonous to pets. If a dog consumes
>>> xylitol, blood sugar can drop dangerously low, resulting in seizures, liver
>>> failure, and even death.
>>>
>>> The prevalence of xylitol and a lack of consistent labeling can make it
>>> difficult for pet owners to determine which products are safe. Last week,
>>> the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued an endorsement of
>>> the
>>> <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1053994797&msgid=2247704&act=C0G
>>> 9&c=425849&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.congress.gov%2F117%2Fbills%2Fhr5261
>>> %2FBILLS-117hr5261ih.pdf&cf=64378&v=82c70f92a13b66659682ada5ef0c4cae217c43dc
>>> 7640f8be71ab3ff651c5d077> Paws Off Act of 2021. If enacted, this bipartisan
>>> legislation would require food containing xylitol to include a warning label
>>> specifying its toxic effects on pets.
>>>
>>> In the meantime, be extra careful when purchasing products, especially ones
>>> advertised as "sugar-free" or "low sugar" - and keep all questionable items
>>> out of your pet's reach.
>>>
>>> To read the AVMA's statement, click the link below.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1053994797&msgid=2247704&act=C0G
>>> 9&c=425849&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avma.org%2Fblog%2Fxylitol-labeling-
>>> legislation-would-promote-pet-safety&cf=64378&v=a321efee6da0026e92ea6a66d69b
>>> bb1e84926dc38e2191f228081e705b639ee6> Learn More
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
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