Jeremy, ha, yep. Fable also has the power of attacking and bntiig the vacuum.Cristina, Yeah, it's especially hard to take pics of black dogs in the snow.Chris, thanks! How'd you stumble onto my blog? Just curious. I take the shots in color and then I convert them in Photoshop to black and white. I shoot in RAW format, which lets me adjust the exposure some after I've taken the pictures, which helps a lot. I use a Pentax K10D Digital SLR camera, and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for visiting!

instead of icecream try feeding the dog popsicles on a hot day,,,they love them and it is minus the dairy,,,just make sure you remove the stick :)

I'm a little disappointed in this posting because I'd expect the ASPCA to check their facts with multiple veterinarians before posting something like this. Raw bones are part of the raw diet for dogs, and I know many people who did this successfully with their pets. Their vets even applaud them for it, and as far as dairy goes, yogurt is good for dogs. Also, what about cheese? Dogs love it, and I've never heard a vet speak badly about giving dogs a little bit a cheese as a treat from time to time.

Raw bones are good for most dogs, but some dogs may not be able to handle them. We have to remember that dogs are like people, they are all different!

We have a puppy and he's learning to beg now when he sees someone eating. For a treat we normally give him doggie treats u buy in the store but I have given him a little watermelon and he loves it no problems so far. Thanks for the advice I didn't know about some of the foods I will probably try the dog ice cream I did see that at the store.

Ok people why would u tell a company that has been dealin with dogs, cats, and other types of pets to check their facts?!?! They know wat their talking about unlike most of you who look on the internet for most of your infomation. Yes our beloved dogs are carnivores but seriously? I wouldnt let my dogs eat raw meat. A dog choking on kibble is no differnt than a human choking on a piece of cereal!!!

Some good advice, some misleading advice and a lot of advice left out. Grapes, raisins, sultanas etc are very toxic to dogs - this should be the most important one on your list. Corn cobs - very dangerous - undigestable and can cause serious blockage. RAW chicken bones are a staple diet for dogs. It is cooked bones that splinter and should never be fed. Statiscally a dog is far more likely to choke on a piece of kibble than on a raw bone.

Dogs are Dogs not humans! Feed them DOG FOOD!

They have Ice Cream for Dogs,, its called "Frosty Paws" here in Michigan you can buy it at Meijer, Kroger, and Walmart. It's about 2.99 to 3.99 depending on what store, they come in cups and bite size treats.....they are about 5 to 7 calories per cup and 3 calories per bite size...one flavor vanilla......my puppies love it... so do the neighbors dogs..... :)

@Erica DOGS CANNOT DIGEST CHICKEN BONES i tried with mine and almost DIED they cant! It can kill them! Get your facts straight!!!! They can chew other bones but not chicken.

All my dogs have had small amounts of milk since puppyhood and as long as they don't drink big bowlsful (or a triple scoop combo!) they have been fine. If your dog is not a regular daily dog things might be difficult introducing this new food group. One of my dogs raided grocery bags for yogurt and left the deli meats!

My babies are addicted to plain ol' ice cubes, and that is all the human products they get! lol

I give my GSD/Chow X a childs vinallia cone ever since he was a baby a bd he is fine with that he also eats Squash and Zucchinni form my garden along woth Brocclli

Every dog is different. Just like people. Dairy will make some dogs and cats sick immediately, others not so much. Just like people. The point of this blog is to inform is that these foods CAN BE dangerous for our dogs and cats, so exercise caution if not outright abstinence.

Being a vet tech, my number one summer no-no is corn cobs! We see MANY dogs every year who have swallowed a piece then cant pass it (their stomach acid doesnt always break it down!)

@Erica, there is no need to shout. A lot of people clam raw poultry bones are fine for our beloved pets. The facts of the matter is our dogs are NOT WILD any more, they have been domasticated and their digestive systems have changed. As far as other "human foods" for your dogs always keep in mind that a one ounce cube of cheese for a 20 pound dog is like a 140 pound human eating 4.5 slices of pizza!

Please check your facts. When feed appropriately, as part of a raw diet, raw bones pose no significant health risk. My dogs are fed this way and are happier and healthier than ever. Dogs have died from choking on "dental chewies" and kibble. I'm disappointed the aspca would discourage people from feeding their dogs this wonderful diet.

My cat eats bones all the time. Dude, my cat killed animals, rabbits, squirrels stuff like that back in his prime. And he ate it all. He's old now, but he sure as hell doesn't choke on chicken bones when I'm making chicken soup.

Agree with Erica and Abby - it's the COOKED bones, ANY COOKED bones are bad. I too did alot of research before putting my little guy with oral cancer on raw and it was the best thing I ever did for him. Vets tell you not to just to be on the "safe" side.

This is some good information. I like to give my dog a treat sometimes and its good to know what can hurt her so I can avoid it.

Good advice. So many well meaning pet lovers are unaware of the dangers that their favorite foods pose to their beloved animals.

Good blog So many well meaning pet lovers are unaware of the dangers their favorite foods pose to their beloved animals.

I love this issue on Summer Treats to Avoid.

Don't forget about grapes. Grapes are are great summer snack, but can make your dog very very sick.

Thanks for the info. I knew not to give my dog chicken bones because they could splinter, but wasn't aware that potato chips were harmful.

Abby is correct, Cooked bones splinter, raw bones do not. As long as you are feeding your pet soft raw bones they are not only harmless but incredibly helpful to their metabolism.

ITS COOKED BONES DOGS CAN'T HAVE! Dogs are effing carnivores.....why wouldn't they be able to eat bones and raw meat....aspca needs to do their research and get the facts straight instead of spreading a bunch of false unsubstainsiated claims.

My dog likes beer. I don't give him a lot, but it calms him and makes him less paranoid and off the wall. It also keeps him from chewing.

About feeding your pet bones, I read online that bones are somewhat ok for cats along with raw meat. http://www.petmd.com/blogs/thedailyvet/jcoates/2011/july/barf-a_diet_for_cats is where I read it. Just thought I'd let you know. Please tell me if this doesn't apply to dogs.

I disagree with the chicken bones. It's COOKED bones, any type of cooked bone (chicken, beef, etc) that are dangerous. Raw bones are soft and digestible. I feed my dogs a raw prey-model diet, they get chicken bones on a regular basis. I researched for 2 years before the switch, and have been feeding this diet for about 2 years now. I'm on many raw-feeding lists, I've NEVER seen or heard of a dog dying from raw bones. The only dog I've heard of dying from raw diet was eating hamburger and it was a freak accident (Just like the mastiff I know of that choked to death on a peice of kibble).