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Title: Tomato?????
Post by: Sillychinchilly on January 11, 2008, 05:42:19 PM

I came home from work today (about five minutes ago) to a very guilty looking mother...
I asked her what was wrong and she told me, very sheepishly, that she knew she wasn't supposed to, but she had given Pixel a very small piece of Tomato. I asked her how small and she said a quarter of a cherry (or grape) tomato. I'm upset, but I know she's going through a hard time right now. She said Pixel was barking and she felt bad, so she gave her the piece.

I'm worried about Pixel... Should I be?

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: KCchins on January 11, 2008, 05:50:00 PM

Pixel should be OK.  I would keep an eye on her poo.  If you have some acidophilus handy I would give her some.

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: Sillychinchilly on January 11, 2008, 07:29:33 PM

I don't, but where would I find it, for future reference (or so me being a paranoid mom can run out and buy some right this instant)?

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: Liudute on January 12, 2008, 09:42:32 AM

One of my chinnies just love tomatoes...  :blush2:
 I give him some and, well, he looks fine  ::)

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: KCchins on January 12, 2008, 08:23:07 PM

You can find acidophilus capsules at Walmart or Drug Stores. 

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: Sillychinchilly on January 12, 2008, 09:10:24 PM

Thanks, Cathy!

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: Chins To Love on January 13, 2008, 08:04:45 PM

Tomatoes are very watery, and can create diarrhea. Keep some bite size shredded wheats on hand. They will usually clear it up.

Title: Re: Tomato?????
Post by: Sillychinchilly on January 14, 2008, 12:51:39 AM

Ah one of Pixel's favorite treats is shredded wheat. No problem having it on hand there. :)