Foods Dogs Should Not Eat

Here is a list of foods that dogs should not eat, make sure you don’t feed them these.

Chocolate

contains methlxantines which dogs are unable to break down. When built up in the body it becomes harmful to the central nervous system and heart.

If your dog eats chocolate, get to know what to do here!

Avocados

The fruit contains a fungicidal toxin called persin. This substance in large amounts can become toxic.

Onions

It contains thiosulphates and organosulfur which dogs lack the enzyme to break down. Given in large or small doses over an extended period of time is poisonous. Symptoms may also not be present in the beginning but can include discolored urine, gastrointestinal discomfort, anemia, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Caffeine

It is also like chocolate, caffeine contains methylxanthines. If enough caffeine is consumed symptoms can include: rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures, coma, and even death. Therefore, this one of those foods that dogs should not eat.

Foods Dogs Should Not Eat

Grapes/Raisins

Little is known why grapes and raisins are so toxic for dogs, but it is thought to be related to a mycotoxin. This is a secondary toxic that is produced by the fruit, like those found in avocados. Even small amounts of this fruit can cause kidney damage and failure.

Macadamia Nuts

It similar to grapes there is little known as to why macadamia nuts are so toxic to dogs.  After ingestion symptoms of poisoning may not appear for up to 12 hours. These symptoms can include vomiting, stiffness, weakness, difficulty walking, tremors, and death. It is important to contact a veterinarian immediately.

Bread Dough

The dough doesn’t seem dangerous but because it expands it can cause gastrointestinal problems such as ruptured intestines. Symptoms include labored breathing, excess gas and urination, weakness, seizures, cardiac arrest, and death.

Mushrooms

The toxin build-up from eating mushrooms can cause the body to go into shock resulting in possible long term damage or even death

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