25 Foods to NEVER give your Dog
Posted December 21 by FidoThere are numerous foods that are safe for humans but can be fatal to our four legged friends. Keep this in mind when you are cooking and working with these foods - while some of them take more than a small bite to hurt your pet - it is definitely better to be safe than sorry! There may be other foods that your dog can not consume; so always ask your vet when you are unsure about anything concerning your pets.
- Onions (Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient Thiosulphate. Onions are a bigger danger than garlic, but watch both. Be aware, this poison builds up the system – it can be toxic in one large dose – or with repeated consumption of small amounts.)
- Chocolate (Chocolate contains Theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. This can be fatal to dogs.)
- Grapes (Contain an unknown substance which is toxic to dogs by affecting canine’s kidneys)
- Raisins (See above.)
- Most Fruit Pits and Seeds (Contain Cyanogenic Glycosides resulting in cyanide poisoning)
- Macadamia Nuts (Contain an unknown substance that is toxic to dogs.)
- Bones (Most bones should not be given (especially chicken/turkey bones) because they can splinter and cause laceration of the digestive system and/or become lodged in your pet’s throat posing a choking hazard.)
- Potato Peelings and Green Potatoes (Contain Oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.)
- Rhubarb leaves (See above.)
- Broccoli (Toxic in large quantities.)
- Green parts of Tomatoes or Green Potatoes (Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.)
- Yeast Dough (Yeast Dough can produce gas and swell in your pet’s stomach – leading to rupture of the digestive system)
- Coffee, Coffee Grounds, Tea, Soft Drinks (Coffee, tea, & most soft drinks are dangerous due to the caffeine.)
- Beer/Wine/Alcohol of any kind (Alcohol of any kind could lead to coma or even death.)
- Human Vitamins (Human vitamins, especially those containing iron, can cause damage to the lining of the digestive system as well as cause kidney and liver damage)
- Moldy or Spoiled Food (This one should be common sense!)
- Persimmons (Can cause intestinal blockage)
- Raw Eggs and Raw Fish (Can cause Salmonella poisoning.)
- Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder (In large amounts these can cause an electrolyte imbalance – and severe electrolyte imbalances can lead to muscle spasm or even congestive heart failure.)
- Mushrooms (May contain toxins which could cause liver and kidney damage)
- Sugar-Free Foods (Sugar-free foods containing Xylitol have been found to cause liver failure in some dogs.)
- Nutmeg (Can cause tremors, seizures, and central nervous system damage.)
- Excessive Fatty Foods (Excess fatty foods can cause Pancreatitis.)
- Avocado (All parts of the avocado and avocado tree are toxic to dogs.)
- Diary Products (Dairy products don’t usually pose a great danger; but many dairy product have high fat content – and many pets are lactose intolerant – some pets more than others.)
