Public Works
Animal Control
Dangerous & Unhealthy Dog Food Treats
Rawhides and dog treats-
Hooves and other treats are generally
NOT recommended. Most rawhides have chemical that cause
cancer .But if you do still want to use them from time
to time as a treat it is important that if you do give
them that they are of the highest grade and US manufactured.
Therefore make sure you buy ones made in the USA and are
UNBLEACHED. Do not buy the white ones as they are full
of chemicals. Good quality rawhide should only get gooey
and gum up when chewed, never chip off. If they chip -the
chips can get lodged in the little dip in their esophagus
and they can choke on that. As many as 40% of all dogs
are allergic to cow skin rawhide chews.
NEVER give Cow
Hooves! They splinter and
sharp pieces have killed many dogs. Better alternatives
are pig ears, nylabones, and American made bully sticks
- however ALWAYS be with your pet when they are eating
these as there is always a danger of a piece breaking off
and splitting. Nylarbones are not detectable on an x-ray.
Also when giving Pigs/Cows ears it's best to give basted
or natural - NOT SMOKED. That
puts a carcinogenic coating on it. Unbleach/natural lambs
ears are another better choice. Always supervise your pet
when chewing these types of things.
Greenies - are the latest
popular treat to become deadly. It is found that they can
be slippery and if a piece slides down the throat the dog
can die. Also some animals are having problems digesting.
For now we recommend you avoid them till further changes
are made. Also supervise
any chew treats! Also read labels. Many commercial dog
treats contain: BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin & propylene glycol– and
corn syrups/sugars that cause cancer. Do NOT use treats
with ANY OF THESE THINGS!
Safe Alternatives - Kong
Toys - the 3 hole Kong Goodie Ships and
other Stuffable Hard Rubber Toys. Fill them with frozen
meat, cheese, and peanut butter for a long lasting safe
treat. Also give your dog frozen carrots to naturally
clean teeth. Organic carrots are best, if not scrub and
wash well and then freeze.
Very bad but not 'dangerous foods and
treats include anything with Corn Syrup** and
Sugar. Honey & Molasses is ok in small doses. Read
more on food on
this site dogfoodproject.
Most treats and food sold in supermarkets are what are
making our animals die young and get cancer and diabetes.
READ the LABLES!
Corn Syrup**
When a dog becomes hypoglycemic it's okay to use corn
syrup for emergencies - especially for diabetic
dogs.
When in doubt check the web
and research before giving any food or just avoid it!
Contact Info:
Bossier City Animal Control
3217 Old Shed Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318.741.8499 - Fax: 318.741.8494
