Mary Allen
Now the barbecue season is underway and it means a dangerous time for our dogs who every year get sick or injured after eating from the grill. We want to share the useful tips that the insurance company Svedea has developed for this year’s barbecue season.
Tens of thousands of grills are now being picked up around the country. But it’s not just us humans who like grilled – a sausage or piece of meat makes it water in the mouths of dogs as well. Although do not let the dog’s appealing gaze make you offer a cutlet, it can be life-threatening for the dog.
May Require Surgery
– Dogs that get sick, injured, or even die after eating grilled are a recurring problem. Often it is a bone, corn cob, or wooden skewer that is stuck in the intestine and may need to be operated on by opening the abdomen. It causes severe suffering for the dog and can also be very costly for the dog owner, says Odd Einar Bruem, head of animal insurance at Svedea.
Unhealthy for the Dog’s Stomach
It is not just the so-called “foreign body” – that is, things that get stuck in the stomach – that is dangerous. Grilled foods and accessories often contain a lot of fat and strong spices, which can lead to vomiting and diarrhea for the dog.
Tell the Guests
– Most dog owners are well aware of the risks of grilling, but the dinner guests may not have the same control and stick a meat bone to the dog under the table. A good idea is to inform your friends not to invite the dog. Then you must not forget how fast the dog can be when it gets weathered on something good. The freshly grilled lamb racks can be away from the serving dish in a pinch, says Odd Einar.
6 Barbecue Tips for Dog Owners
If you have guests who are not so used to dogs, ask them not to invite from the grill.
Do not give the dog barbecue leftovers. Leftover bones from poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and fish can cause blockages in the dog’s intestines. In addition, they can get stuck in the palate or esophagus or split into sharp pieces in the stomach and intestines. Corn cobs can also cause serious problems. In the worst case, surgery is required.
Fatty sauces and spices are not dog food. Too much fat can lead to the dog getting inflamed pancreas and spicy foods can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Beware of disposable skewers. If the dog ingests a wooden skewer, it can puncture a hole in the stomach.
If you know that the dog has ingested something inappropriate from the grill, it is important to see how the dog is affected. If the dog’s general condition deteriorates or if it seems constipated, contact a veterinarian.
Never throw barbecue leftovers in nature, dogs sniff up quickly and put in bone remains before you have time to blink.
