What foods are bad for dogs?
Who can resist those big brown eyes and cute doggie grin? Can a little reward from the table or getting into Mom or Dad’s stuff really hurt your dog? Well, that depends on what it is and what’s in it. If it contains the sweetener xylitol, it can cause your dog some real problems. In fact, there’s a lot of people food your dog should never eat. And, it’s not just because of weight. Some foods are downright dangerous for dogs — and some of these common foods may surprise you.
- What if a dog eats chocolate?
- Can dogs eat Avocado?
- Is Onion or Garlic bad for dogs?
- What happens if a dog drinks alcohol?
- Is Coffee or Tea toxic for dogs?
- Can dogs eat Raw Meat?
- Will one grape hurt my dog?
- Can dogs eat Dairy Products?
- Can dogs eat Macadamia Nuts?
- Can dogs eat Candies?
- Can dogs eat Bakery Items?
What if a dog eats chocolate?
Chocolate is a disaster food for dogs. This sweet, most delicious thing man has ever liked is so poisonous to dogs that it causes bouts of vomiting, diarrhea, inconsistent heart rhythms, tremors, and even death. The darker the chocolate, the higher its theobromine content and the more dangerous it is. So, be it regular days or any occasion – Easters, Christmas or Halloween, strictly hide the chocolates from your dog’s reach.
Can dogs eat Avocado?
Avocado is one of the most loved fruits among humans. However, it is not a safe option when it comes to canines. Avocado fruit, leaves, stem and seed contain a substance called persin which might cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Sometimes, if the seeds of this fruit are mistakenly engulfed by the dog, they can cause intestinal obstruction which may lead to fatal consequences.
Is Onion or Garlic bad for dogs?
Onions or Garlic in any form is extremely harmful to dogs. Intake of these two ingredients even in small amounts can cause major health issues in canines because, in dogs, garlic and onions cause anemia by destroying their red blood cells which in turn leads to breathing problems.
There are many sauces and preparations in the human meals that contain garlic and onions. Avoid your dog from eating even the left-overs of such foods to prevent risking his life.
What happens if a dog drinks alcohol?
Alcohol is another harmful food item that causes co-ordination problems, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing issues, coma, and even death when ingested by dogs. Therefore, strictly keep your pet away from beer, wine or liquor.
Is Coffee or Tea toxic for dogs?
According to Provet, caffeine is lethal to dogs at concentrations of 150 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of weight. Still, Just a few sips of it and the dog can collapse. However, be extra careful with coffee beans and grounds which are more dangerous to dogs in their raw forms.
Can dogs eat Raw Meat?
Raw meat like salmon, shad or meat could be teeming with bacteria and may cause vomiting and fever. Therefore, make sure you always cook the meat or fish before you feed it to your canine.
Will one grape hurt my dog?
Just like coffee and chocolate, grapes and raisins are also life-threatening to your dogs. When consumed in large quantities, this fruit can cause renal failure in dogs besides also causing vomiting and sluggishness.
Can dogs eat Dairy Products?
Dairy products are laden with lactose and fat. Both of which can cause intolerance in some dogs. Moreover, fats can lead to pancreatitis as well. Other symptoms may also include – vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal diseases.
Can dogs eat Macadamia Nuts?
Nuts can make dogs sick, especially, macadamia. Macadamia nuts can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness in legs and fever in dogs. Thus, it is important to keep them out of reach of pets.
Can dogs eat Candies?
Candies and other sweet stuff contain xylitol which causes a drop in blood sugar due to increased insulin. This at times may lead to liver failure, vomiting, seizures, and coordination issues in dogs.
Can dogs eat Bakery Items?
Bakery products contain yeast dough which may cause swelling and pain in dogs. Besides, they contain sugar which may cause dental issues and diabetes and hence must be strictly hidden away from dogs.
Dogs are explorers and they eat whatever comes their way, so, as pet parents, we need to be extra vigilant of them. Moreover, one must not forget to inculcate healthy habits in your Fido, be it healthy eating or grooming them regularly. It is also essential to take care of their O
David joined CanadaVetCare in 2013 as a product analyst and veterinary assistant. Being a passionate pet lover and keen animal health researcher, David had always found ways and solutions to help pet parents to improve their pets’ health. He is always happy to answer pet health-related queries and recommending pet parents for the right pet product for their furry companions.