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Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Great advice, but there is one spice on the list that I do not (currently) agree with....that of garlic. I make dog treats that contain garlic...fresh garlic. I use it specifically because garlic limits flea/tick infestations. They, the outside dogs, are given a "cookie" each month and they stay flea/tick free. Indeed, even horse flies and mosquitoes do not bother the dogs. For my real large dogs, they get no more than 3.5 spoon once a month and I never give it to puppies under 6 months or any dog weighing less than 12 pounds. I also give it to the dogs in the winter, it raises their night time temperature.... and with all that, it is good for their hearts and for animals with cancer. I may not be right, and your reference may be more up-to-date, this is something that comes from the old country with my great....many times over, grandparents. I certainly will investigate this further. So, thank you for bringing this to my attention.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

I agree with you on the garlic. It has been used as an animal wormer for years. If I had an old dog with lower level of kidney function, particularly a toy dog, I would not feed garlic but for most dogs the small amounts that are used in human food or dog treats should not be a problem. However, your dogs breath could cause you a problem if you feed a lot of garlic dog treats.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

True... I avoid dog kisses for a couple of days after giving them treats. I make these dog treats using pumpkin, rice flower, and rice (smashed to a paste) with a cup of shredded chicken, egg, and of course the garlic. Each "cookie" has garlic, measured for dog weight. In summer, I add some parsley. But, as I said.... I have not researched this lately, I could be very wrong.

bggamers Loc: georgia

I think as it said its the amount thats ingested that counts

bggamers Loc: georgia

There is also holiday plants that are dangerous poinsettias to children and animals they have made our nursing home stop having them in patients rooms because of the danger