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    random info of the day: did you know..

    grapes and raisins are poisonous to cats and dogs..

    Grapes and raisins have both been shown to result in potentially fatal kidney failure in dogs and cats, although the underlying toxin has not been identified. Green or purple grapes; organically grown or commercially grown; seeds or seedless; grapes grown in many different areas of the country; and raisins from those grapes--all have been found to be harmful. What we do know is that the toxin is not related to the use of pesticides or due to zinc or lead in the fruit. Fungal elements have not been implicated either. As of today, the toxic element remains a mystery, but it's effects are all too real.

    http://www.newyorktails.com/petdiet.htm

    http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-th...ple-foods.html
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    Originally posted by chef View Post
    grapes and raisins are poisonous to cats and dogs..

    Grapes and raisins have both been shown to result in potentially fatal kidney failure in dogs and cats, although the underlying toxin has not been identified. Green or purple grapes; organically grown or commercially grown; seeds or seedless; grapes grown in many different areas of the country; and raisins from those grapes--all have been found to be harmful. What we do know is that the toxin is not related to the use of pesticides or due to zinc or lead in the fruit. Fungal elements have not been implicated either. As of today, the toxic element remains a mystery, but it's effects are all too real.

    http://www.newyorktails.com/petdiet.htm

    http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-th...ple-foods.html
    Some dogs. Milile (golden retriever) eats grapes regularly and hasn't dropped dead yet.

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      #3
      The stamen of lilies are poisonous to cats. Just a few more and I will see off Mrs BP's moggie.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Menelaus View Post
        Some dogs. Milile (golden retriever) eats grapes regularly and hasn't dropped dead yet.
        it's a toxin, it takes time for a kidney to fail, i should know i've been pushing mine to it's alcohol removal limits for years now..
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          #5
          Don't give chocolate to competition horses. You could be committing a doping offence.

          Oh - and it's not very good for them.
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            #6
            Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
            The stamen of lilies are poisonous to cats. Just a few more and I will see off Mrs BP's moggie.
            So are high velocity rounds, I believe

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              #7
              Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
              The stamen of lilies are poisonous to cats. Just a few more and I will see off Mrs BP's moggie.
              I hope you like mushroom omlettes
              +50 Xeno Geek Points
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                #8
                Our cat loves olives.

                PZZ

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Zippy View Post
                  Don't give chocolate to competition horses. You could be committing a doping offence.

                  Oh - and it's not very good for them.
                  Also potentially fatal for dogs.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Menelaus View Post
                    So are high velocity rounds, I believe
                    Yup, a little lead in the ear solves most pet problems...

                    Overkill on a goldfish though...

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