That being said, yesterday Sam came with me to their house and we were there from 1p.m. to 7p.m. John, the father, came home briefly to help me prepare dinner for the girls. It was something simple, but healthy: grilled chicken, broccoli and carrots.
Being the age they are, the girls had food left over on their plates (obviously their eyes were bigger than their stomachs.) Normally, I try to stay away from giving Sam human food, but every now and then, I cave. With a few pieces of chicken, a piece of broccoli and a carrot left on the girls' plates, I generously gave them to Sam. He DEVOURED them all and was one happy puppy.
About an hour later, I left and Sam took his normal position in the front, passenger seat. About 15 minutes from home, he started shaking and breathing uncharacteristically. I called my boyfriend in a panic begging him to google if carrots or broccoli were poisonous for dogs. Telling me to chill out, he did what I asked and found that neither were, but that onions and garlic could be lethal! Immediately I began panicking even more because I realized that the broccoli was seasoned with garlic powder! Reading more, my boyfriend found out that garlic powder wasn't necessarily harmful for dogs, but it just gave them bad gas (he then suggested for me to NOT sleep with Sam that night.)
Minutes later, Sam was completely normal again and by 9p.m., I had put the "almost accident" behind me. As I laid down for bed a few hours later, Sam got in his normal position- butt in my face, sprawled out over 90% of my bed. Just as I began drifting off, a HORRENDOUS smell wafted my way. Needless to say, Sam's garlic was fighting back and I felt as if I needed a gas mask to sleep.
So what did I learn?
#Don'tFeedDogsGarlic!
I love the picture of your dog! He is so cute! I'm glad that he wasn't hurt by the garlic. I have a puppy too and I don't think she would be able to handle eating garlic because she is weiner dog. I usually don't give her food, but I do give her popcorn sometimes.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I don't know what I would have done if he was hurt by it! How old is your dog?
DeleteI agree that the picture of your dog Sam is adorable!!When did you begin being a nanny? And how did you get started in such a job? Have you ever watched Beverly Hills Nanny? I don't watch it, however I have a friend who does. I love your background!! I'm wanting to update mine as I feel it's too cluttered looking, do you have any suggestions on where to go to get a nice background to add? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI began as a nanny about a year ago. I actually am employed by Capitol City Nannies and I LOVE it. If you have any interest in becoming a full-time or part-time nanny, you should google CCN and apply. Tiffany (the woman that runs it(, is a total delight!
DeleteAs for Beverly Hills Nannies, yes, I do watch it, haha. I LOVE it. It is an addiction of mine.
I'm so glad the garlic did't actually harm him too badly! I know what it's like to be worried you might have poisoned your dog. About three years ago my family adopted a puppy from a shelter. About a year after we had her, I brought home some double chocolate chip cookies from Subway where I used to work. I set them on the table, not thinking anything of it. Somehow, she got into them. We ended up having to take her to the emergency vet clinic at two that morning! But she was okay. :) Anyway, I'm enjoying your posts, and can definitely relate to this one! I'm glad yours had a bit of a humorous ending!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I am glad your dog was ok!
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