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Foods That Are Poisonous And Toxic to Dogs

by K9Ring February 20, 2009 19:02

Dogs have a different metabolism compared to humans, and as a result, foods that are not harmful to humans can be potentially deadly or toxic to dogs. Here is a list of foods that should not be fed to your dog:

Alcoholic beverages - intoxication; can also cause coma and death if consumed in larger quantities

Avocado - toxic to cats and dogs; will trigger fluid accumulation in the lungs and chest, leading to difficulty breathing and death due to oxygen deprivation; fluid accumulation can also occur in the heart, pancreas and abdomen

Baby food - some baby foods contain onion powder which is toxic to dogs

Bones from fish, poultry, or any other meat sources - the sharp edges of the bones themselves can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system

Cat food - contains too much fats and protein for dogs' digestive systems

Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine - poisonous / toxic to dogs; contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline; affect the heart and the nervous system

Citrus oil extracts - can cause vomiting

Fat trimmings - possible to cause pancreatitis

Grapes and raisins - contain a toxin which can do damage to the kidneys

Hops - can cause panting, elevated temperature and heart rate; can result in seizures and death

Human vitamin supplements containing iron - can damage liver and kidneys and digestive lining

Large amounts of liver - can cause Vitamin A toxicity affecting muscles and bones

Macadamia nuts - contain a toxin which can affect the digestive and nervous system and muscles

Marijuana - affects the nervous system; can cause vomiting and affect heart rate

Milk and other dairy products - most dogs do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk - causing diarrhea; lactose-free milk products are available for pets

Moldy or spoiled food, garbage - contain multiple toxins that can cause vomiting and diarrhea

Mushrooms - can contain toxins that can cause shock and result in death

Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) - damage red blood cells causing anemia - lack of oxygen and energy; garlic is less toxic than onions

Persimmons - can cause intestinal obstruction and inflammation of the small intestine

Pits from peaches and plums - can cause obstruction of the digestive tract

Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems - contain toxins; can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems

Raw eggs - decrease the absorption of biotin - Vitamin B; this can lead to skin and hair coat problems; may also contain Salmonella

Raw fish - can result in a thiamine (Vitamin B) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in some cases, death; more likely to occur if raw fish is fed regularly

Salt - if consumed in large quantities, can lead to electrolyte imbalance and result in damage to the kidneys

Sugary foods - lead to obesity and dental problems; can also cause diabetes

Table scraps - they should never be more than 10% of the diet; fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed; can contain ingredients that can cause allergies in dogs

Tobacco - contains nicotine which affects the nervous and digestive system; can cause increased heart rate, collapse, coma, and even death

Yeast dough - expands and produces gas in the digestive system - results in pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines

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Excellent post. I'm sure this post is very helpful for pet owners. I know a lot of pet owners sometimes give their pets a bit of what they're eating and they think it won't harm them. In fact, the built of the animal's immune system is very different from humans. Don't feed everything to your pets!

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