[Jumpshorsez]

I know dogs can't handle to drink cow's milk but is it ok to bake in with homemade treats? And I've heard that they can't have garlic either but I see that as a common ingredient as well. I have a list at work somewhere of foods they cant eat but I cant find it and I dont go for a few days. Google is giving me conflicting answers so I thought I'd ask you guys!

[UrbanBeagles]

I've always given both foods ... my pups & lactating bitches get evaporated cow's milk w/ a raw egg yolk, and the girls LOVE their ice cream while they're preggo I also feed a good deal of leftovers, and being an Italian household, there is fresh garlic on just about everything, lol. My dogs would have been dead years ago if garlic wasn't safe! I do try to give all extras in moderation, but never any problems from those two foods. I'd think they would be fine if cooked in with a homemade biscuit - bet the dogs will go crazy for them!!!

[My Mutt]

According to a book I have, "Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care" he says garlic can inhance the immune system but recent research shows that too much garlic can cause a particular type of anemia especially in cats so he uses it with caution. I do believe he is talking about whole raw garlic though. Everyone seems to put garlic in their cookies and the small amount you would put in a cookie shouldn't hurt your dog.

[BullieCrazy]

milk in moderation is fine, some dogs have a touchy system and don't react well to much more than a small taste. Garlic is recomended, along with some brewer's yeast for helping to combate fleas and skin problems (lots of books and my vet) Onions can cause stomache upset for dogs. Grapes, raisin's and cabbage/brocolli type veggies are bad for your dog.

Also alternative sugars can be deadly.......Xylitol now on the market in gum, toothpaste, candies, gummybears has a possible lethal reaction in cats and dogs this sweetener has a benifit to humans by preventing tarter buildup and can help prevent tooth decay.....Hence the gummy bears that are now on the market.....It scares me, the thought of some little kid wanting to share these gummy candies with their pet and end up with a very sick or dying pet. Please ! get the word out to be aware of alternative sweetener's.

[BayouGal]

Of course many people feed their dog the occasional "no-no"; however, I don't recommend feeding either milk or garlic as BOTH ingredients are on several lists I've googled as being considered toxic to dogs. One such article is: http://http://www.peteducation.com/a...articleid=1030.

I recall my former dog of 14 years eating chocolate on the rare and accidental occasion; however, I would NEVER encourage anyone to feed their dog chocolate as we all know it CAN KILL YOUR DOG! For those who tell you garlic or milk is not going to hurt them or "their dogs would have been long ago dead", please disregard their comments. They are DEAD wrong, and I wouldn't listen to anyone who encourages me to feed a food known to cause illness and/or death. Of course your dog may go "crazy" for a taste of garlic or milk or ice cream or chocolate, etc. But just because your dog likes it doesn't mean it's ok for them to eat/ingest.

I suppose a little garlic or a couple of grapes won't do any real harm, but who wants to take that chance? I know I don't. Regardless of those who feed food with garlic in it fairly regularly, I DO NOT recommend it!!!

[Jumpshorsez]

Thanks so far guys, any other suggestions?