toxic?

[rljkmartinez]

does anybody know if any amount of human blood is toxic to dogs? i cannot find the answer to this anywhere and would greatly appreciate any help you could give. thanks a lot!

[CrazyCat]

That is so cute! Sorry but I don't know weather it is toxic. Why are you asking?

[RWDVM]

Hello:

I am a veterinarian and the answer is no. No amount of human blood is toxic to a dog. However, given the richly proteinacious nature ot blood, it could have potential to cause GI upset. I therefore would not recommend regular feeding of blood to your dog.

Sincerely,

Roger L. Welton, DVM
Veterinarian, Webmaster http://www.askdvm.com

[rljkmartinez]

thank you for the information. my puppy had gotten into the trashcan which had numerous tissues used to stop my daughter's nosebleed.

[Love Bird B]

Well, you had me wondering why the question on the human blood too. Thank you Dr. Welton for that info.

What a cute face on that pooch! I wouldn't have thought the ball of fluff was a 'man eater' LOL!

[rljkmartinez]

LOL!! he looks quite angelic, but that little pup has got one mischevious side to him alright! I can assure you he takes full advantage of his charming looks as well!