LNLeather Report post Posted December 17, 2014 I just got a call from some friends that have a bunch of my coasters. They wanted to know what I put on the coasters that I make - because one of their dogs ate one of the coasters. The dog puked up some of the coaster, but is not showing any sign's of distress. I looked up the information available on the MSDS sheets, but the MSDS sheets are for the products in their liquid/undiluted form. If you read some of the information for the sealers, dyes, and finishes we use, it can sound pretty bad... even though there might only be a very small amount of the product spread on to the leather and left to dry. So, my question is for anyone with experience or knowledge of an animal being ill due to chewing or swallowing a 3 1/2 in diameter piece of leather with any of these products.... Neatsfoot oil Super Shene Satin Shene Leather Balm w/Atom Wax Fiebings dye Bag Kote Tan Coat I usually only use the Neatsfoot and Satin sheen but sometimes I use a little of one the others. I sure would feel bad if my leatherwork caused any irreparable damage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted December 17, 2014 I wouldn't feel bad if I were you as the situation simply reflects the fact that some people are neglectful when it comes to training their dogs. The best trained dogs will only eat what their master directs them to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted December 18, 2014 Thanks Wyoming... Well the dog is OK today, so I guess I am lucky. I would really feel bad if something had happened to their dog. I love dogs.... but I know what you mean, I have had/do have that kind of dog. Born smart and learns fast. But not all dogs can resist the pressure of seeing a tasty morsel... I had 2 border/aussi mix dogs and there was so much sibling rivalry, they both wanted to be the first one to do what I asked them to do. It was amazing how fast they learned things. I brought 3 biscuits into the livingroom, gave them both one and left one on the side table. It was still there the next day... it sure was funny to see the way the dogs looked at each other as they walked by that biscuit. I really hate to see folks not train/or treat their dogs right, but some dogs have been abused and have so much to learn, sometimes it is hard to teach/train them - and this is one of those times. Max was rescued from a neglectful home and he has a lot to learn. Like something as simple as getting a pat on the head is a good thing - he thinks he is gonna get hit.... sad, really sad. So for now the leather coasters will get put away till he learns they are not dog toys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humperdingle Report post Posted December 19, 2014 Our Border Terrier ate a small leather treat bag I made for my wife to carry whilst walking him. Obviously he ate that because it reeked of - and contained - treats. She'd dropped it somewhere, and she found the tattered remains of the cord used to close it. Otherwise, he eats or even sniffs at any of my leather stuff. Was a tense time and he was x-rayed, which showed it was still in his stomach, so the vet induced vomiting. Luckily all was well, and he recovered fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted December 19, 2014 There are lots of cases of people starving to death that have boiled and eaten their shoes to try to get some nourishment. Miners trapped underground have chewed on their shoes too in an effort to survive. Mice like to eat harness and other tack that is left where they have access. So I don't think it is too serious of a problem. Acrylic finishes become inert for the most part. Alcohol has all evaporated from the dyes. The solvents used are the dangerous part of the MSDS, so they are gone after a day or two. Having said all this, leather can't be good for the dog's (or people's) diet, at least not my diet! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
