"What can happen if a one year old german shephard
likes fried oil out of a deep fryer? Please supply
me all information on this matter. Lisa Marie"
Response from Dr. Patricia Jordan,
THis is BAD!
The oils will increase the chance of BLOAT, esp in
a GSD. They should never ever allow the dog to
have access to these oils as they could also be
rancid. The oils would make the stomach slam down
transit time and increase the levels of fatty
digesting enzymes that could lead to pancreatitis
or as I said at the beginnning, BLOAT. The cases
of bloat I saw were when people top dressed the
dry kibble with hamburger fat. Who knows what oils
are being used in the fat fryer, even if plant
oils, cooking at high temps makes the oils rancid
and this is a really bad idea to allow the dog
access to... I also know of no one whom would
advise to even do that, allow the dog access to
fat from deep fryer.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jordan
Summer Safety Tips for Your Best FriendPlaying safe in
summer heat ensures that you and your best friend will fully
enjoy the season. Dogs and cats do not sweat through their
skin. They cool themselves by rapid breathing, and when the
temperature outside is hot and close to their internal body
temperature, it means animals must work hard to stay cool.
So when it's hot for you, it's even hotter for them. Too
much heat can be extremely dangerous and sometimes fatal. If
your buddy has a shorter nose, like Persian cats and
bulldogs, he is more susceptible to heatstroke than breeds
with longer noses. If your dog or cat begins very rapid,
noisy breathing, has trouble swallowing and looks very
distressed, she could be experiencing heatstroke. Other
symptoms include the tongue and gums turning bright red,
saliva being thicker than usual, and vomiting. In severe
cases, symptoms include the animal becoming unsteady on her
feet, the lips and gums turning pale blue or gray, and loss
of consciousness. Heatstroke is an emergency. Get the animal
out of the heat. Apply cold, wet towels to the back of the
head. Place cold packs wrapped in towels or plain wet towels
between the back legs and on the belly. Cool off your furry
friend and then take her to the vet immediately.
The best plan is to keep your dog and cat
protected from the summer heat.
Make sure that your dog or cat always has
plenty of fresh water to drink. A bucket that
holds a gallon or more of water will stay cool
longer and is less likely to evaporate in the
heat than water in a shallow pan. Some dogs love
ice cubes, and you can add a few to the water
bowl.
Dogs and cats do sweat a little through the
pads of their feet. The cats I know don't
volunteer to have water added to any part of
their body, but dogs often enjoy having cool
water on their feet to help them cool down, or
you can apply rubbing alcohol to their pads.
Some dogs enjoy walking through or even lying in
a child's wading pool.
Car interiors heat very quickly in the
summer, even with the windows open. If it's 85
degrees outside, it will climb to 102 degrees
within ten minutes inside your car. In half an
hour, it will reach 120 degrees or more! If it's
90 degrees out, temperatures can top 160 degrees
faster than you can walk around the block.
Therefore, it is dangerous to leave your dog or
cat in a car for even a short amount of time -
even just 5 minutes and it's against the law. If
he can't go inside at every stop with you, he's
safer at home on hot days!
If longer-coated dogs and cats are brushed
regularly, and their coats are in good shape,
the coat will serve as insulation from the heat.
If the coat has gotten matted, a summer clip
will make your buddy much more comfortable and
give you a new start at keeping him brushed.
Newly clipped animals are more likely to get
sunburned where the hair has been cut.
If your dog spends time in the yard, make
sure she has access to shade. Dark coats absorb
heat. Lighter coated animals, especially white
ones, are at higher risk for skin cancer from
exposure to the sun and are more susceptible to
sunburn. Shade trees, a covered patio, or a cool
spot under the porch can help keep her
comfortable. Local and State laws require that a
dog must have access to water. The owner can be
charged for animal cruelty if the dog cannot get
to water.
Your dog and cat want to be with you. You can bet
that what they will enjoy most this summer, like
always, is being close to you. They will be safer
and cooler inside with you, doing what they do
best: being your best friend!
