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Foods that can Make a Weimaraner Sick

April 10, 2015

Foods that can Make a Weimaraner Sick

The below list originally appeared in the May 16, 2014 issue of Home and Garden, and is posted here for reference purposes.

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Lots of people have pets and they treat them as an integral part of their family, but while there are foods that are safe and delicious for us, they might be dangerous for our pets. Some of them may just cause a stomach upset, but some of them can be fatal. Below you will find a list of common people foods to avoid feeding your pets. While no matter how cautious you are, your pet may still eat something it shouldn’t. If you suspect your pet has a food poisoning, contact your local vet or the closest emergency clinic.

Find here the top common foods to avoid feeding your pet:

Xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is used by diabetics and others who suffer from blood sugar issues. It is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that is found in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables. It is added to some chewing gums, candies, baked goods and other oral care products such as toothpastes to prevent tooth decay and dry mouth. Although it is considered harmless for humans, don’t leave xylitol out around your pets as even small amounts can be fatal for dogs. Initial symptoms include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination, while advanced signs include low blood sugar, seizures, liver failure and death.

Caffeine. Caffeine can be found in many food items such as coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, sodas and energy drinks. If caffeine is consumed in large amounts, it can cause dogs and cats seizures, tremors, rapid heart bit and breathing and restlessness.

Chocolate. Many people love chocolate, but chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats, and dark chocolate is more toxic than milk chocolate due to its higher levels of cocoa. When chocolate is consumed by pets, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea, abnormal heartbeats, seizures, kidney failure and death. The toxic effect of this substance depends on the weight of the pet, so little pets are at higher risk, and in the amount of cocoa in the product.

Grapes and Raisins. It is unknown why grapes and raisins can cause health problems in some animals, but ingesting them can cause kidney failure which can be life threatening. Note: a few grapes here and there never hurt my dogs, but probably not the best idea to let them gorge on them.

Alcohol. Ingesting even a small amount of alcohol can cause dogs various problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, decreased coordination and even death, depending of the amount of alcohol consumed. It can affect the liver and brain in same way it affects humans. The smaller the dog, the greater the effect.

Onions and Garlic. People have been using garlic as a medicinal herb for a very long time, but eating high amounts of garlic and onions, raw, powdered or cooked, can cause dogs and cats gastrointestinal problem that can cause life-threatening anemia and damage to red blood cells. Cats are more at risk but it can also affect dogs if large amount is consumed.

Nuts, especially Macadamia nuts. While eating nuts is good for us, most nuts are bad for dogs, especially Macadamia nuts. Eating macadamia nuts, or products containing them. They can cause your dog vomiting, tremors, weakness and high body temperature. Other nuts are not easily digested and can give your dog an upset stomach. Note: I’ve had a personal run-in with Macadamia nuts; they made both Britta and Friday very, very ill. For safety purposes, we don’t keep Macadamia nuts in the house, period.

Avocados, persimmons, peaches and plums. Eating large amounts of avocados can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The seeds from persimmons can affect the intestines, and the pits from peach and plum contain cyanide which is toxic for both humans and dogs.

Yeast Dough. When you bake bread, the dough needs to rise. Ingesting yeast dough can affect your pet’s digestive system and cause excess gas and abdominal pain. Also when the yeast ferments, it produces alcohol which is also bad for dogs. After the dough is cooked and you have a bread, pets can have small pieces of bread as treats.

Milk and dairy products. Large amounts of dairy products can cause upset stomach and diarrhea for pets because they don’t have a large amount of the enzyme lactase which breaks down lactose in dairy products. Note: a bit of cheese never hurt my dogs.

Have more to add? Please contact me and let me know. Thanks!

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Hello! We're Kim and Stacy, two BFFs who came together because of Weimaraners; Kim lives in Southern CA and Stacy lives in Phoenix, AZ.

With the mentorship and support of the Weimaraner community, we breed on occasion and with purpose under the Barrett Weimaraners kennel name.

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Field Trial/Hunt Test News

December 2019 – Soba earns Third Place in the Open Derby at the WCA National Field Trial in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

November 2019 – Tearin wins the Open Derby stake in Paulden, AZ to bag all of her juvenile Field Trial points.

April 2019 – Tearin earns Second Place in Futurity at the Western Classic in Kennewick, WA. Half brother Soba earns a Third Place in Open Derby the same week.

March 2019 – Boulder WINS the Open Gun Dog Stake with Handler Terry Chandler at the Las Cruces GSPC Field Trial. Daughter Mango earns a placement in the Open Derby Stake.

March 2019 – Mango goes to the NWA’s National Field Trial in Conway, AR and comes home with a Third Place in Open Derby!

February 2019 – Tearin WINS the Open Puppy Stake with 18 starters in California City, CA!

February 2019 – Soba wins a huge Open Derby stake (18 starters) in a very competitive trial.

February 2018 – Baja wins the 2018 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate sister Sookie comes in Fourth Place.

September 2017 – Boulder earns a very nice SECOND PLACE ribbon in the Open Gun Dog stake with 21 starters at the Sahuaro Brittany Club Field Trial in Springerville, Arizona.

June 23rd, 2017 – Ronin earns his JH title as well as a Fourth Place in Open Puppy ribbon at the Willamette Weimaraner Club Field Trials!!!!

March 2017 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake for the second year in a row with Diane Vater.

February 2017 – Turbo wins the 2017 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate brother Ticon comes in Second Place. Baja and Zanie also earn their JH titles in four straight passes!!!

April 2016 – Three of the Autobots (Luna, Ticon and Turbo) get NAVHDA NA-tested. Scores are: Prize I (112) for Luna, Prize I (110) for Ticon, and Prize III (102) for Turbo.

March 2016 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake in Conway, AR with Diane Vater.

February 2016 – Gracie (2014 Max x Friday) WINS the Open Derby stake at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ! Gracie now has 4 points towards her FC.

February 2016 – Bug (2014 Torque x Friday) WINS the Field Futurity at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ!

December 2015 – Gracie earns SECOND PLACE in the National Open Derby at the 2015 WCA National Field Trial in Ardmore, OK!

Show News

February 2020 – Josie earns her THIRD 5 pt Major to finish her Championship at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club Dog Shows in Phoenix, AZ.

October 2019 – Josie’s sire, Judd, earns a Stud Dog Placement from Judge Dana Cline at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Josie earns a placement from the BBE bitch class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Bogie earns a placement from the 6-9 dog class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

June 13, 2018 – Blaise goes to the WCA National Specialty Show and Earns a Second Place in Intermediate Futurity dog.

December 1st, 2017 – Boulder earns SELECT DOG at the WCA’s Winter Specialty in Ardmore, OK!!!! Daughter Mango earns a Reserve Winners Bitch ribbon the same evening; not bad for a show debut!

October 15th, 2017 – Cowboy goes BEST OF BREED FROM THE CLASSES OVER SPECIALS to become a NEW CHAMPION at the Black Mountain Kennel Club Shows!!!!

July 1st, 2016 – BOULDER WINS BEST DOG IN MATURITY AT THE 2016 WCA WESTERN FUTURITY/MATURITY!!!!

Click {here} to view a summary of all show brags!

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