Strawberries Toxic!

[pitbulliest]

I fed my dogs strawberries yesterday...the pit bull got maybe 4 or 5 and the Chi got 2 small ones...

I just found out today that these fruits can cause cynide poisoning in dogs...God you learn something new every day..

I also gave them bananas...which I know are ok..and apples and carrots..but I'm worried about the berries...they're ok..no problems up to now..but I was wondering could this have caused any long term affects..or could something bad pop up later on because of this? I feel terrible

 

[Mordy]

A couple strawberries now and then are not going to harm your dog. A lot of the items on "do not feed" lists are hyped up unnecessarily.

Some dogs, just like people, can have violent allergic reactions to strawberries.

 

[pitbulliest]

phew..well thank goodness...
I just wanted to make sure that they're not deadly at first bite or anything..although like I said, the dog's been just fine for over 24 hours so I suspect if anything was to happen it most likely would have, right?

 

[Mordy]

Yep, I would say so.

 

[girlbuffalo1]

Oh boy!

I didn't know this AT ALL! Oh boy! I made strawberry deserts a couple of times this summer and would feed Wrigley the tops which I cut off the berries probably 10 of 'em! He is fine and was fine.....I will not feed him them again after reading this though!

 

[dogstarsleddogs]

Hmm, I didnt know this either. I dont give my dogs much strawberries though. They do get garlic, but I moniter how much I give, and how often.

 

[xyourlocaldjx]

is it the seeds that carry this? like apple seeds?

 

[Lizmo]

I did not know that!

So are grapes okay?

 

[dogstarsleddogs]

i dont think a rare grape or two would cause any harm, but I wouldnt make it a habit. I think alot might also have to do with the size of the dog. One grape to a Chi is alot different then one grape to a Great Dane!

 

[FoxyWench]

yes, the problem with strawberries, like with apples is the seeds!

 

[Lizmo]

i dont think a rare grape or two would cause any harm, but I wouldnt make it a habit. I think alot might also have to do with the size of the dog. One grape to a Chi is alot different then one grape to a Great Dane!

Good b/c I gave Lizzie grapes (maybe 5 a month) this summer! *sigh*