Westie Breed Treats: Do’s and Dont’s

The West Highland White Terrier (or Westie)
The Westie is one of the most versatile and adaptable of the terrier breeds. This is a spunky, fun-loving little dog that reaches only 10″ to 12″ tall. They are a favorite pet, and on that is well suited for an apartment.
This article offers some great tips for your Westie when offering treats!

Hi, my name is Duncan and I am a 2 year old Westie. I want to tell you a story about the types of food that I can and can’t eat because it can be unhealthy or even dangerous for me. It can also be dangerous for all dogs also. So please read my story below so all my friends are safe.

I love the food you buy at the veterinarian mom, I think that’s why my Westie coat is so nice and my face so white, and….. I’m always very healthy. I love the piece of apple and carrot you give me when you prepare the supper, yummy!!!!!

BUT, my health is mostly a result of not getting table food (well almost “not”). I like a piece of crust from your toast mom at breakfast. But I’m a good little Westie, I don’t beg for food and I lie in my little bed waiting till you’re ready to share it with me, oh that crust smells so good – I can’t wait!

BUT, there’s some foods I will not digest at all, and it might be very harmful to me, I can even die! I want to live a long life with both of you, mom and dad.

Here are these foods:

Chicken, pork and fish bones, oh my!!! they might break and get stuck in my troat, I might choke…..ouch, I can’t breath…. my digestive system might get damaged – oh noooooooooo!

Chocolate looks yummy to me, but … it’s a NO NO for the Westie breed and any dog for that matter… They say the darker it is, the worst it is…… oh boy!

Milk is good only for my neighbor friend, the “putty cat”, ahhh…. i’m so lactose intolerant.

It’s ok for me to chew my rubber bone, but please don’t give me sugar free gum, they told me that it contains xylitol that can lower my blood sugar levels very fast, and I might die.

How about drinks with caffeine. I might have seizures from the toxic substance in it and affect my heart and nervous system.

Since my liver and kidneys are healthy, no mushrooms for me, because they may contain toxins. Avocados are definitely out as they are very toxic for me.

Oh onions, my blood cells can become damaged and anemia might result.

My intestines are functioning perfectly, so please don’t feed me raisins or grapes, I might get diarrhea and vomit.

I love to run in the park, if I eat macadamia nuts, there’s a compound in them that could temporarily cause paralysis to my hind legs which means no more running. Now I do not want that to happen after all, I won’t be able to run after the silly rabbits out there.

See? If you help me with my diet, my doggy kingdom and I will live happily ever after.

About the Author: Christiane is an author and publisher of Westies Club, a web site dedicated to the Westie breed. The site is also a fervent and advocate supporter of Westie rescue. Christiane cares for and loves her Westie Duncan and she relates her experiences about her Westie in her blog from her Westie, Duncan. viewpoint.

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Tori
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Caesar
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Flash
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