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Old November 22nd 03, 08:12 PM
DigitalCameraBasics
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Default Is Honey bad for dogs?

I thought I had a pretty thorough list of things you're not supposed to give
to dogs, but the other day I was reading a bottle of clover honey, and saw
the warning "do not give to children under 1 year of age".

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is, and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


thanks


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Old November 22nd 03, 08:38 PM
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DigitalCameraBasics wrote:

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is,


Don't have any kids either, but know that the reason is botulism. A
more detailed explanation can be found he
http://www.drgreene.com/21_825.html

and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


As far as I know, there shouldn't be any problems. After all, there are
PB & Honey dog biscuits out there (probably with very little honey in it).

Suja

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Old November 23rd 03, 12:53 AM
Michael A. Ball
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On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:38:49 -0500, Suja wrote:

As far as I know, there shouldn't be any problems. After all, there are
PB & Honey dog biscuits out there (probably with very little honey in it).


Certainly not everything made for dogs is also safe for dogs.

Michael
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Old November 23rd 03, 12:53 AM
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On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:38:49 -0500, Suja wrote:

As far as I know, there shouldn't be any problems. After all, there are
PB & Honey dog biscuits out there (probably with very little honey in it).


Certainly not everything made for dogs is also safe for dogs.

Michael
A day without recoil is like a day without sunshine!
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Old November 22nd 03, 10:57 PM
Beth Geddings
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Very small children often have very severe allergies to honey. I don't have
a clue about dogs, though.
Beth
"DigitalCameraBasics" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I thought I had a pretty thorough list of things you're not supposed to

give
to dogs, but the other day I was reading a bottle of clover honey, and saw
the warning "do not give to children under 1 year of age".

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is, and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


thanks




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Old November 23rd 03, 08:41 AM
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I found this article that will explain honey and dogs. It is safe, but not
with babies as was mentioned above:

http://www.pets4life.com/art13.html



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Carol J
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"DigitalCameraBasics" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I thought I had a pretty thorough list of things you're not supposed to

give
to dogs, but the other day I was reading a bottle of clover honey, and saw
the warning "do not give to children under 1 year of age".

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is, and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


thanks




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Old November 23rd 03, 01:45 PM
House\O\Dogs
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A friend of ours is a beekeeper and we have been adding raw honey to our
dogs food for years.

We use very little processed sugar in our house - (haven't bought a bag in
years) , instead we substitute raw honey. It tastes wonderful in coffee!

Lea
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
www.shepherdrescue.org




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Old November 23rd 03, 01:45 PM
House\O\Dogs
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A friend of ours is a beekeeper and we have been adding raw honey to our
dogs food for years.

We use very little processed sugar in our house - (haven't bought a bag in
years) , instead we substitute raw honey. It tastes wonderful in coffee!

Lea
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
www.shepherdrescue.org




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Old November 23rd 03, 03:45 PM
DigitalCameraBasics
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Thanks for the comments!


Greg


"DigitalCameraBasics" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I thought I had a pretty thorough list of things you're not supposed to

give
to dogs, but the other day I was reading a bottle of clover honey, and saw
the warning "do not give to children under 1 year of age".

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is, and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


thanks




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Old November 22nd 03, 08:38 PM
Suja
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DigitalCameraBasics wrote:

I don't have kids, so maybe a parent here can answer WHY this is,


Don't have any kids either, but know that the reason is botulism. A
more detailed explanation can be found he
http://www.drgreene.com/21_825.html

and also
if there are any known issues with giving a small amount to a 6 year old
dog?


As far as I know, there shouldn't be any problems. After all, there are
PB & Honey dog biscuits out there (probably with very little honey in it).

Suja

 




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