近距离内射合集

Third in a series.

Eating is a self-rewarding behavior, making food stealing difficult to control. Your dog鈥檚 counter surfing needs to stop, for sure, but simple prevention may not be the best remedy. If those raids on your kitchen are happening more often, they may be driven by a worsening internal disorder. That rapscallion of yours needs a medical evaluation.

Make it clear to the doctor that the rapacious foraging is relatively new. Diagnostic testing for Cushing鈥檚 disease (excessive cortisol from the adrenal glands), diabetes, low pancreatic enzymes, or an intestinal disorder may turn out to be life-saving. All of these are treatable but potentially fatal if overlooked. A recent study showed that 78% of dogs with behavior complaints have an internal medical component.

Bingeing and gorging is good fun, in the moment, but devouring a Thanksgiving turkey in just a few bites is dangerous. Poultry bones are thin-walled, ground up into small shards by the molars and swallowed. Even if fragments don鈥檛 get lodged, they irritate the bowel and sometimes form concrete-like blockages in the rectum, causing a dog pain and embarrassment as he strains to defecate. Nobody鈥檚 happy. Removing fecal impactions, much harder in small dogs, has been among my least favorite procedures.

Mammal bones, like pork and beef, are a lot riskier. Chewing with intensity, some dogs have fractured their teeth. Others have swallowed chunks of bone that have lodged in their intestines. Sudden onset of lethargy and loss of appetite, with or without vomiting, are serious red flags. Get that pupster to the nearest veterinarian fast.

Chewing gum, candy, peanut butter, toothpaste and lots of other prepared products contain a sugar substitute called xylitol. Fine for humans, this ingredient causes a dog鈥檚 blood sugar to plunge rapidly while damaging the liver. And don鈥檛 leave out raisins and grapes; your dog or cat can suffer severe kidney damage. And don鈥檛 offer your dog beer or any alcoholic drink. He may provide tipsy entertainment but alcohol toxicosis can kill. Be especially careful with chocolate, a common cause of seizures and liver damage. Macadamia nuts aren鈥檛 your dog鈥檚 friend either. Never wait-and-see. Know the location of the nearest emergency veterinary facility.

Next week: What people food can a dog have?

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Dr. Jeff Nichol is a residency-trained veterinary behaviorist in Albuquerque. He provides consultations by Zoom group and individually/in-person. Sign up for his weekly blog or post questions (drjeffnichol.com) or mail to 4000 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109.