Thank you so much for that info, I knew a lot of it but not all so it was reassuring to me. Now another favour please, have you any links for what is safe to give to your dogs and what makes a good home make meal for them. I have a Yorkshire Terrier X, 12 years old and have started making her my own slow cooker meals which she is enjoying but I would love to have some tips on what I should, and should not include, pretty please.