If you give your dog treats like peanut butter or grapes, make sure you watch this.

We’ve known about the toxicity of grapes for a long time, but some people still give them, or their dry cousins the raisins, to their dog. They can cause massive kidney damage. And, if you thought that organic means safe, you’d be wrong.

Peanut butter, once considered safe, is now being tainted (from the dog perspective) and can be poisonous. There is a chemical added to boost the sweet flavour called xylitol that you need to watch out for.

Dr. Louise Janes D.V.M. & Dr. Jeff Grognet D.V.M.
Mid-Isle Veterinary Hospital
5-161 Fern Road West
Qualicum Beach, BC
Tel (250) 752-8969
Mid-Isle Veterinary Hospital

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