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Can my dog eat potatoes? Doggie Dietary Research, and political sleaze!
If they're cooked, and in not too big a quantity, yes (s)he can.  We were sitting in front of the TV last night, watching a stream of high ranking politicians offering themselves for sale in a sting operations set up by a TV channel, and Gypsy came over and nuzzled us. We had just finished fish and chips - or rather filled up, and left a handful of chips; should we let her have one or two? But something in my mind thought "I seem to recall reading about a problem there". Well - that's lead me to a bit of research which came up with this list of cautions:# Chocolate # Onions and garlic # Macadamia nuts # Avocado and Persimmon # Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips # Potato peelings and green looking potatoes # Rhubarb leaves # Alcohol, hops and yeast dough # Coffee grounds, beans & tea # Tomato leaves & stems and Broccoli # Raisins and grapes # Xylitol (sweetener often found in sugar-free gum) # Baby food, Cat Food # Raw eggs, raw fish, milk and dairy products # Human vitamin supplements and large quantities of liver # Salt and sugary food # Cooked bones, corn cobs, string (physical risks) # Cigarettes, tobacco, marijuana, cigars # Moldy/spoiled foods and table scraps A lot of people write about pets and dogs, and with authority - but that's my list for what it's worth. There may be things missing (let me know if you spot any) and some of the things I've listed are only "beware in large quantities". Some are disputed; some sources advocate a small quantity of milk, for example. And some are "duh - obvious" ... who would feed their dog moldy food that they think might give them food poisoning, or something with string? Sources / references for further reading: http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/storytemplate_process.cfm?specie=Dogs&story_no=257 http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1659&aid=1030 http://pets.iloveindia.com/dogs/dog-food-diet.html What are my thoughts on the politicians? I'm getting weary. Mr Byers, a former transport secretary, was filmed saying he was like a "cab for hire" who would work for up to [c2]ã5,000 a day and claimed to have saved millions of pounds for National Express who wanted to get out of its East Coast mainline franchise ... Mr Byers said later he had overstated his case and had never lobbied ministers. [Quoting BBC source] So that later "overstatement" makes the earlier comments OK does it? This is a man who took some major public transport decisions that effect us to this day. And I think - before I fell asleep - that I saw another former transport secretary "in the frame". Of course, there are an awful lot of former transport secretaries - it seems to have been a revolving door job under this government. (written 2010-03-23, updated 2010-03-25) 4182 Associated topics are indexed under Z300 - Politics and Religion[4079] Melksham Area - Unitary Council results, May 2013 - (2013-05-04) [3921] On rememberance, on war, and on preventing the war cycle - (2012-11-11) [3905] How should we choose our Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner? - (2012-10-27) [3845] Good cause giving - getting the charity beggars off the street - (2012-08-21) [3806] 2011 Census results - initial figures for Wiltshire. - (2012-07-17) [3676] Rising prices, changing habits and society - (2012-03-31) [3592] Are we one man, one vote? No, and we never have been. - (2012-01-26) [3438] Melksham to become a part of Trowbridge? - (2011-09-13) [3325] The Olympic Torch, and Melksham House - (2011-06-14) [3323] Is Melksham town centre dying? - (2011-06-11) [3313] What does our MP do on a Bank Holiday? - (2011-05-30) [3264] Alternative Vote (AV) - explaining and an example - (2011-04-25) [3051] Positively reforming the system - could it be done? - (2010-11-14) [2971] Should the public sector compete with businesses? and other deep questions - (2010-09-26) [2948] Melksham shamefully makes the national headlines - (2010-09-07) [2870] Old prices - what would the equivalent price have been in 1966? - (2010-07-14) [2864] Changing with weather and seasons - (2010-07-10) [2856] Two sides of the coin - (2010-07-06) [2824] A pint of Black Rat, and a lazy barman - (2010-06-25) [2792] Should Government compete with private industry? - (2010-06-03) [2757] Bodicea, Lincoln, and our new MP - (2010-05-09) [2752] Voting day - UK General Election - (2010-05-06) [2740] Melksham Hustings at George Ward School - (2010-04-26) [2712] A more informed decision than ever before - (2010-04-08) [2640] How is your tax pound spent? - (2010-02-18) [2353] All change - Wiltshire Parliamentary - (2009-08-13) [2288] Wiltshire Community Area Partnerships - (2009-07-15) [2279] Understanding the new local government structure in Wiltshire - (2009-07-11) [2270] Wiltshire - a chance to improve life for everybody - (2009-07-05) [2257] Ramblings on church and state linkage in Melksham - (2009-06-25) [2206] Spot the odd one out - (2009-05-29) [2178] Melksham Candidates for Wiltshire Unitary Election - (2009-05-12) [2075] Supporting Parkinsons and Trains - (2009-03-11) [2028] Things people say on the phone - (2009-02-06) [2012] The Wiltshire Police - (2009-01-29) [1987] One Cheer for Local Democracy - Asda in Melksham - (2009-01-11) [1882] Wiltshire Council says - part 2 - (2008-11-14) [1881] Wiltshire Council says - part 1 - (2008-11-13) [1872] Barack Obama wins US Predidency - (2008-11-05) [1769] July child ponders on August children - (2008-08-23) [1729] Back from the future - (2008-07-30) [1579] Rome, and the faith of Rome - (2008-03-17) [1573] Budget tax increases hit vehicle market - (2008-03-14) [1526] Carers at work - court case changes - (2008-02-01) [1428] Travel Across Wiltshire - the game - (2007-11-11) [1386] New software product for warmblooded programmers - (2007-10-10) [1350] FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Western Region - (2007-09-13) [1260] An inspirational business talk from one of our prospective MPs - (2007-07-06) [1247] An afternoon at a public enquiry - (2007-06-27) [1175] Local elections - choosing who to vote for - (2007-05-03) [1135] Government pressure on me to shut up after I make the papers - (2007-04-05) [1109] False imprisonment - a contrast from the news - (2007-03-15) [1060] What a relief from the tax office. - (2007-02-01) [1003] Room at the Inn, Guy at the station - (2006-12-21) [967] Realistic on line shoot'em up - (2006-12-05) [875] Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones - (2006-09-22) [780] Separation and Integration - (2006-06-27) [750] Almost everyone loses - (2006-06-07) [696] Is than an uphill or downhill task? - (2006-04-23) [682] Iran has enriched uranium ... - (2006-04-12) [674] Wiltshire to get an extra MP - (2006-04-07) [671] Both ends of the animal - (2006-04-05) [607] On being British - (2006-02-14) [602] MP face to face - (2006-02-12) [539] rich and famous - (2005-12-23) [505] Would you steal ... petrol? ... a training course? - (2005-11-26) [469] Yesterday was Kiss and Ride - (2005-10-19) [415] Campaign Drift and efficiency. - (2005-08-15) [384] Managing conflict and disappointment - (2005-07-20) [377] A Strengthened City - (2005-07-14) [335] Sad priorities - (2005-06-03) [326] UK Tax payment totals and where the money is spent - (2005-05-27) [313] Making bona fide international marriages more difficult - (2005-05-16) [301] General Election day, UK - (2005-05-05) [289] MP for Devizes, Wiltshire - (2005-04-23) [280] Spotted - the local MP - (2005-04-15) [257] Politics gets nasty. Must be an election coming up. - (2005-03-25) [216] Cheap purchase - votes paid for with selfish promises - (2005-02-15) Z203 - Cat and Dog [4016] Red, yellow, green or pink dog? Yellow Dog Project - (2013-02-23) [3943] With us for a year already! - (2012-12-03) [3936] Lisa is home today ... - (2012-11-26) [3920] Challenge for a photographer - (2012-11-10) [3908] Black dogs at Halloween - (2012-10-31) [3906] Taking the lead, not the dog, for a walk. - (2012-10-28) [3737] Postcards from Barmouth - (2012-05-20) [3675] Spring 2012 - (2012-03-30) [3674] Off to walk the dogs - (2012-03-30) [3625] An update on Billy the Greyhound and Gypsy the Lurcher - (2012-02-25) [3606] Gypsy and Billy enjoy the snow - (2012-02-10) [3561] Happy Christmas ... a Christmas morning walk in Melksham - (2011-12-25) [3553] Changes to morning routines - (2011-12-16) [3541] I loves Melksham - (2011-12-06) [3537] Letting the foster parents know ... too little or too much? - (2011-12-04) [3533] No message - just doggy pictures of the new doggy - (2011-11-30) [3530] A typical weekend?? - (2011-11-28) [3338] Return trip - Dogs Trust, Newbury - (2011-06-27) [3324] Rabbit Shelter - (2011-06-12) [3096] Contrast in pictures - (2010-12-20) [2897] The Land of the Black Labrador - (2010-08-01) [2787] Sleeping in on Sunday - (2010-05-30) [2555] Bookkeeping - (2009-12-29) [2499] ourdog is Greyhound, Staffie and Ginger Cake - (2009-11-09) [2496] A better design of mouth - (2009-11-07) [2456] Bright Eyes - (2009-10-16) [2451] Gypsy says - (2009-10-12) [2450] Family Gathering at 404, The Spa - (2009-10-11) [2295] The dog is not in trouble - (2009-07-17) [2271] Dogs Trust, Dog Show, Newbury - (2009-07-06) [2252] Leaping dog, Leaping horse, copyright of old masters - (2009-06-20) [2167] Watching the tele - (2009-05-10) [2140] Beware - giving copyright away when you upload a picture - Dogs Trust - (2009-04-25) [2138] Ski bore ... train bore ... dog bore - (2009-04-24) [2132] Learning about Lurchers - (2009-04-18) [2029] Also for the eyes of the cat - (2009-02-07) [771] From cat breeder to Cobol to Perl - (2006-06-21) [744] We can offer a room, but we can't operate on a dog - (2006-06-05) [547] Taking the dog for a walk - (2005-12-29) [96] Variable Scope - (2004-10-22) [62] Technical Open House - (2004-09-25) 2573
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