A tip for a good snack for dogs is tofu (just normal tofu without any spices or fried etc.).
It's good for their heart and kidneys and it contains isoflavones which lowers cholesterol.
They also like it from my own experience and what I've read from others online.
Just don't make it their main diet, obviously.
Cheese is fine (in moderation). Grapes, onions, garlic, and chocolate are not. There may be others. Your vet should be able to confirm good and bad foods. Don’t use AI for this kind of advice.
Isn't the chocolate thing often exaggerated though? Like if a 50lb dog eats a full snickers bar, most vets would tell you not to worry about it.
Like don't feed them chocolate, or leave a bucket of candy out where they can have it, but if you walk to the bathroom on movie night and he snatched half your chocolate bar off the coffee table; he's not going to die.
Grapes on the other hand... Apparently they're fucking dangerous
It's bad for their kidneys, it's not like they are going to keel over and die right away, but it's going to hurt then long term and shorten their life span.
I mean, you wouldn't let your dog smoke would you?
My vet told me some dogs ate sensitive to grapes and some dogs can have as much as they want without harm and you only find out which way it is for your dog by watching them die of kidney failure
Well yeah but understanding risks is valuable. My point was more that if a dog knocks his head on the table make sure he's not bleeding and keep an eye on him for a bit, you probably don't need to take him to the vet. I indeed would not advise anyone to hit their dog in the head with a table.
I imagine, the problem comes in from there being wildly different sizes of both, dogs and chocolate.
I once heard a story, where a small dog had eaten chocolate, so the owner called the vet. And at first, the vet told them that it's probably fine, but wanted to know how much chocolate the dog ate.
And when they then told the vet, that the dog had eaten a full-size chocolate bar, suddenly it was treated like an emergency. As in, they had to bring the dog to the vet immediately, got treated before everyone else still waiting, and the dog was given a drug to make it puke out all the chocolate.
How is a snickers bar the example of chocolate you chose? It's like what, 10% chocolate at most? And milk chocolate at that.
No matter, it's not exaggerated because it's never been "if your dog has anything with cocoa in it it'll die immediately!!". Chocolate isn't good for them so just don't ever give it to them or leave some in a place they can get to.
Caffeine is toxic to most animals. Milk chocolate has so little actual chocolate in it that there's virtually no caffeine, so that's why your vet tells you not to worry about the snickers bar. If you eat dark chocolate because you're not a troglodyte then you might have more to worry about
The reason is that it might not give the right answer next time, or on a different subject. Using AI for medical advice has killed multiple people already.
AI is a "trust but verify" tool. Sometimes it's really wrong, usually it's right. Never take what it says at face value (which, as you pointed out, is the same way to treat a stranger on the internet)
I asked mine and they're telling me they're totally alright eating cheese, pepperoni, bacon, chicken, french fries, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, ice-cream, rice, peppers, beef, graham crackers, other crackers... oh, they've just changed their answer to "all of the food."
Yes, but dogs can eat a lot of things they shouldn't. They have no restraint. That's where you come in.
Yes, it is bad for them, especially little dogs. No, it won't kill them, but it's not good. Most advice online says cheese is fine but not high fat cheese... If you're buying low fat cheese for your dog, you can afford a proper dog treat.
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Almacca@aussie.zone · 63 pts · 27d
nforminvasion@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 27d
Can't deny the scientific experts
M137@lemmy.today · 14 pts · 27d
A tip for a good snack for dogs is tofu (just normal tofu without any spices or fried etc.). It's good for their heart and kidneys and it contains isoflavones which lowers cholesterol.
They also like it from my own experience and what I've read from others online.
Just don't make it their main diet, obviously.
village604@adultswim.fan · 5 pts · 27d
Certain fruits and veggies are a good choice too. Ours love carrots and blueberries, although for some reason one goes crazy for pickle chips.
NikkiDimes@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 27d
One of my dogs favourite treats is, I shit you not, hot cheetos. If you open a bag, you absolutely must share one with her.
stevles@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 26d
Pickle chips are the bomb, your dog has good taste
nialv7@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 27d
can dogs eat cheese? is it bad for them?
dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 40 pts · 27d
Cheese is fine (in moderation). Grapes, onions, garlic, and chocolate are not. There may be others. Your vet should be able to confirm good and bad foods. Don’t use AI for this kind of advice.
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 14 pts · 27d
Isn't the chocolate thing often exaggerated though? Like if a 50lb dog eats a full snickers bar, most vets would tell you not to worry about it.
Like don't feed them chocolate, or leave a bucket of candy out where they can have it, but if you walk to the bathroom on movie night and he snatched half your chocolate bar off the coffee table; he's not going to die.
Grapes on the other hand... Apparently they're fucking dangerous
Lydia_K@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 27d
It's bad for their kidneys, it's not like they are going to keel over and die right away, but it's going to hurt then long term and shorten their life span.
I mean, you wouldn't let your dog smoke would you?
dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 27d
Depends on what they’re smoking and if they’re sharing.
What?SupremeDonut@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 27d
"Yeah, could I get $20 on pump 7, and a pack of Spirits for the pup."
Lydia_K@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 27d
Of course a borzoi would smoke spirits.
CandleTiger@programming.dev · 8 pts · 27d
My vet told me some dogs ate sensitive to grapes and some dogs can have as much as they want without harm and you only find out which way it is for your dog by watching them die of kidney failure
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 27d
Well yeah but understanding risks is valuable. My point was more that if a dog knocks his head on the table make sure he's not bleeding and keep an eye on him for a bit, you probably don't need to take him to the vet. I indeed would not advise anyone to hit their dog in the head with a table.
Lydia_K@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 27d
Yeah, exactly.
trem@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 10 pts · 27d
I imagine, the problem comes in from there being wildly different sizes of both, dogs and chocolate.
I once heard a story, where a small dog had eaten chocolate, so the owner called the vet. And at first, the vet told them that it's probably fine, but wanted to know how much chocolate the dog ate.
And when they then told the vet, that the dog had eaten a full-size chocolate bar, suddenly it was treated like an emergency. As in, they had to bring the dog to the vet immediately, got treated before everyone else still waiting, and the dog was given a drug to make it puke out all the chocolate.
Zier@fedia.io · 0 pts · 27d
American "chocolate" is not real chocolate. But it's still bad for dogs.
M137@lemmy.today · 0 pts · 27d
How is a snickers bar the example of chocolate you chose? It's like what, 10% chocolate at most? And milk chocolate at that.
No matter, it's not exaggerated because it's never been "if your dog has anything with cocoa in it it'll die immediately!!". Chocolate isn't good for them so just don't ever give it to them or leave some in a place they can get to.
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 27d
I don't know, I don't care for them much but they are the highest selling candy bar in the world, so someone must like them.
Edges@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 27d
I think a snickers is a great example and you're foolish for questioning it
wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz · -2 pts · 27d
Caffeine is toxic to most animals. Milk chocolate has so little actual chocolate in it that there's virtually no caffeine, so that's why your vet tells you not to worry about the snickers bar. If you eat dark chocolate because you're not a troglodyte then you might have more to worry about
ManixT@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 27d
Xylitol, an artificial sugar commonly found in gum, is super poisonous to dogs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol
GalacticRobot@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 27d
Xylitol isn't found in cheese.
Zorque@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 27d
What about cheese gum?
ManixT@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 26d
It's also not found in steak.
Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 27d
Why? It basically gave the same advice as you:
Claude sonnet:
It went on to explain why each is toxic.
Not saying it's more reliable then a vet , but it's just as reliable as strangers on the Internet.
teslekova@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 27d
The reason is that it might not give the right answer next time, or on a different subject. Using AI for medical advice has killed multiple people already.
stoicmaverick@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 27d
Much like randos on the Internet.
GalacticRobot@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 27d
I'd trust AI before rando's on the internet. But I would trust my vet or doctor more.
Zorque@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 27d
AI is the sum total knowledge of randos on the internet.
Zarobi@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 27d
We have created Reddit God, for some reason
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 27d
AI is a "trust but verify" tool. Sometimes it's really wrong, usually it's right. Never take what it says at face value (which, as you pointed out, is the same way to treat a stranger on the internet)
Abyssian@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 27d
I asked mine and they're telling me they're totally alright eating cheese, pepperoni, bacon, chicken, french fries, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, ice-cream, rice, peppers, beef, graham crackers, other crackers... oh, they've just changed their answer to "all of the food."
aeronmelon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 27d
Yes. No worse than it is for us.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 4 pts · 27d
Yeah they can have cheese in moderation, but like most mammals after infancy, they have a good chance of being lactose intolerant.
eurodyne@piefed.world · 3 pts · 27d
Tikiporch@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 27d
Yes, but dogs can eat a lot of things they shouldn't. They have no restraint. That's where you come in.
Yes, it is bad for them, especially little dogs. No, it won't kill them, but it's not good. Most advice online says cheese is fine but not high fat cheese... If you're buying low fat cheese for your dog, you can afford a proper dog treat.
Murse@slrpnk.net · 5 pts · 27d
Guys you can't base your worldview on one expert's opinion! We need peer review!
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eats cheese
psx_crab@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 27d
The peer reviewer:
KulunkelBoom@lemmus.org · 1 pts · 27d
AND take it out of the wrapper.
Zier@fedia.io · 1 pts · 27d
Ruh-Roh.
Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com · -7 pts · 27d
Fuck ignorant insecure trash with blood sport dogs
Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 26d
You tell em
Sidhean@piefed.social · -1 pts · 26d
BlOoDsPoRt dOg giVeS CaNcEr NiNe TiMeS anD ShOuLd NoT bE KepT InDoOrs