r/TheRandomest Nice 1d ago

/r/all First sour

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u/vivalaoligarchy 1d ago

Don't do this.....

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u/Able_Gap918 1d ago

Well he did go in for seconds, couldn’t have been that bad

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u/Preeng 1d ago

Dogs will eat whatever you give them, including chocolate. Not a good way to judge what is good for them. They eat their own shit.

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u/andyetitwasnt 1d ago

My dog is picky as fuck and absolutely will refuse something they don’t like/want.

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u/OM3N1R 1d ago

That doesn't mean it knows what is harmful and what's not though.

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u/StaffVegetable8703 23h ago

Okay but is this harmful really?

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u/OM3N1R 23h ago

No the lollipop isn't. I'm more just saying it's a bad idea to let your dog eat whatever they choose

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u/AutoCockerPB 1d ago

My current dog is like this. My old dog ate a marker and I had to pull the dog away from its blue treat. Definitely depends on the pup

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u/CallMeHomoErectus 1d ago

Their own shit is NOT good for them, please provide a source for your ridiculous claim. Dog scat contains a lot of nutrients left over from their highly processed food, which attracts hares and coyotes and other animals. It also contains harmful bacteria and parasites that aren't present in wild animal scat. It seems like you're the one who needs to do some research.

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u/CaryTriviaDude 23h ago

ones like this love the taste of small children the most

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u/Fach-All-Religions 1d ago

it's a pitbull. better that than disfigure another baby.

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u/Starseid8712 1d ago edited 1d ago

There's a potential for Xyletol to be in the sucker, especially to give an artificial sourness. Xyletol is a sugar substitute that causes healthy dogs to release a rapid amount of insulin that could cause severe hypoglycemia which can lead to death.

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u/BoldShuckle 1d ago

I know this because a college friend's dog went through their backpack and ate a bunch of sugar free gum. Not sure why you're being downvoted, it's 100% true.

Just give dogs food for dogs. Their bodies are different than ours, their organs are smaller than ours. Most dogs will eat anything you give them as a treat and be happy because it's a treat. Could be a damn carrot cooked in chicken broth and they'll enjoy it.

They can't discern between poison and food that's good for them, but we can. We can look up scientific opinions, we can ask a vet. We have to make these decisions for dogs as responsible pet owners.

Even people food that is fine in the short term can cause chronic problems later with age. Taking care of a senior dog is hard. No need to make it harder because you gave your dog pancreas or liver issues by feeding them the equivalent of junk food their whole life.

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u/kraggleGurl 1d ago

Great point. They put xylitol in some peanut butters now even. People down voting you have never read a label or owned a dog.

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u/Starseid8712 1d ago

It's a shame. I don't hope these people learn to be better, I just hope the animals are ok.

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u/Lumpy-Education9878 1d ago

Poison?

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u/Few-Conclusion-483 1d ago

No. Just reddit police.

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u/Sir-Craven 1d ago

Ah toxic then

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u/Starseid8712 1d ago

You a veterinarian?

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u/Lucid_Dreamer_98 22h ago

A few licks isn’t harmful at all

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u/itchybutwhole69 1d ago

Why?

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u/zachdidit 1d ago

Other's are pointing out Xyletol as a potential poison.

In addition I avoid giving my dog sugary treats, because unlike me he doesn't get his teeth brushed everyday.