[Bionic]

I had wrapped a christmas pudding shaped doggy chew for my sisters dog and put it under my christmas tree. I was outside and I could see my dog through the patio window unwrapping the present but with very muddy boots I couldn't get to him quickly. I was banging on the window for him to stop.
Luckily OH came to the rescue before any real damage was done. I have to rewrap it and this time it wom't be going under the tree 

[SallyintNorth]

 

Silly owner, more like!   

On a serious note - hopefully no-one with a dog would be daft enough to put chocolate decorations or presents where the dog could reach them...  If the worst were to happen, a call to the vet as soon as it's realised what has happened; they can induce vomiting and hopefully therefore reduce the poisoning.

And actually, I hear that dogs can be allergic to raisins too, so same applies to real Christmas puddings, and also other foodstuffs containing raisins.

And finally, I read today - I haven't validated it, so it's a rumour - that Pedigree Jumbones have been linked with violent illness in some dogs, some of which have required veterinary attention costing over £100.  Pedigree are supposedly looking into it; it is thought that the high level of sugars in the product could be to blame.

[Bionic]

We have a family tradition where you put your shoe outside the bedroom door on christmas eve wth a satsuma or something similar in it. The fruit is for Santa's reindeers, and in return they leave a present (a nice present) in your shoe. Usually its something small like chocolate but, knowing there will be 2 dogs in this house at the time, I have chosen small inedible gifts this time round.

[Rosemary]

And actually, I hear that dogs can be allergic to raisins too, so same applies to real Christmas puddings, and also other foodstuffs containing raisins.

And finally, I read today - I haven't validated it, so it's a rumour - that Pedigree Jumbones have been linked with violent illness in some dogs, some of which have required veterinary attention costing over £100.  Pedigree are supposedly looking into it; it is thought that the high level of sugars in the product could be to blame.

Feck, bought Meg Jumbones for Christmas. Bin. Losing two dogs in a week is hellish - wouldn't like to lose the third.

Grapes / raisins / sultanas - all the same fruit and all harmful to dogs. Also macadamia nuts.

[doganjo]

That's a nasty rumour - Pedigree stuff is all well tested before it goes on sale.  Jumbones are fine!  They have a serious reputation to keep!
As to naughty puppies, mine just demolished my TV remote control (£20), my phone cover (£5), a couple of DVDS (£20), and unwrapped my next door neighbour's gift - luckily a kilner bottle or she'd have been drunk - I made them Blackcurrant flavoured vodka martini!     All in the time it took me to go to the loo! 

[Buttermilk]

And finally, I read today - I haven't validated it, so it's a rumour - that Pedigree Jumbones have been linked with violent illness in some dogs, some of which have required veterinary attention costing over £100.  Pedigree are supposedly looking into it; it is thought that the high level of sugars in the product could be to blame.

A check up on snopes says that the rumour is false  http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/jumbone.asp

[SallyintNorth]

The snopes item says that it's not true that Pedigree have recalled Jumbones.  Correct, Pedigree have not recalled Jumbones and neither I nor the originator of the rumour has said so. 

snopes quote Pedigree as saying that Jumbones are safe. You would expect them to say this at this point, as they have barely begun an investigation into the case being quoted.

I don't doubt that Pedigree do loads of testing before releasing products.  So do pharmaceutical companies, but sometimes problems only evidence after time and widespread use.

I can't vouch for the woman whose dog has been ill, nor the words she quotes her vet as using regarding Jumbones, but to me it's just as irresponsible to misquote snopes as it is to initiate a rumour in the first place!  (Possibly more so, as the latter could end up harming dogs, whereas the first can only harm a corporation )

Anyways, folks who are concerned can read Emma's post and conversation themselves, and make up their own minds whether to take risks with their own dogs' health. 

You will see that I am not one of the tens of thousands who have shared her pic & story, but I have commented on one of the shares that it would be good if Emma could get something in writing from Pedigree to confirm that they are looking into her dog's case.

[doganjo]

Oh dear - my four have just had one each.

[sabrina]

I heard about the jumbones but it was after I gave them to Isla and Rascal when I came  back from my holiday in August. Both dogs were ill with the runs which had never happened before.

[SallyintNorth]

I heard about the jumbones but it was after I gave them to Isla and Rascal when I came  back from my holiday in August. Both dogs were ill with the runs which had never happened before.

Interesting 

Glad they suffered no serious ill effects 

[lord flynn]

I gave mine a Jumbone the other day, I wouldn't normally but only actually bought them to make my purchase at village shop up to a fiver so I could use my card! he was very sick within 30 mins, other one went in the bin.It was only when I saw this I thought anything of it although he's not a dog that is sick often.


my dog has also raided the presents under the tree in the past-luckily nothing more serious than some handmade dog biscuits that I didn't know were there!


I've had professional dealings with certain pet food companies (not Pedigree) in the past that will mean there are certain brands I would never entertain feeding.

[in the hills]

Just put the Jumbones in the bin ..... better safe than sorry.

Seriously cross Labrador      ...... her food motto is definitely  .....   'Waste not,  Want not' !!!

[SallyintNorth]

Just put the Jumbones in the bin ..... better safe than sorry.

Seriously cross Labrador      ...... her food motto is definitely  .....   'Waste not,  Want not' !!!

Poor labbieX, lol.  I had a large mongrel whose approach to life was, "If I can gets it in my mouth, I eats it.  If it stays down, it was edible."   

Lipstick - edible.

Credit card - edible.

Corn cob - inedible.   

 

[Bionic]

My naughty dog has been up to his tricks again. He broke into a container of chocolates and ate them, including the wrapping. Luckily there wern't many chocolates left, one benefit of me being a chocoholic,


Other than sicking up the wrappers he doesn't appear to have suffered in any other way. I'm not taking a chance again though. All chocolates will be kept up high.

[doganjo]

Just put the Jumbones in the bin ..... better safe than sorry.

Seriously cross Labrador      ...... her food motto is definitely  .....   'Waste not,  Want not' !!!

Poor labbieX, lol.  I had a large mongrel whose approach to life was, "If I can gets it in my mouth, I eats it.  If it stays down, it was edible."   

Lipstick - edible.

Credit card - edible.

Corn cob - inedible.   

 

add to that  the heels of a pair of slippers, same of three pairs of shoes, bits of remote control and phones, leather mobile cases(2), leather gloves (one from each of three pairs) - all edible other than the bits that were spat out all over the carpet - and every one done within the time it takes me to - go to the loo, answer the door, answer the phone in a different room, get their food ready, feed the cat - approximately 40 seconds! (I've timed them!)