Foods to avoid for your dog:
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May result in:
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Alcoholic Beverages |
Can cause intoxication, coma and death. |
Avocado |
The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin. Large amounts might cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. |
Baby Food |
Can contain onion powder, which may be toxic to dogs. Can result in nutritional deficiencies if fed in large amounts. |
Bones from poultry,fish or other meat sources |
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. |
Canned tuna (for human consumption.)
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Can lead to malnutrition as it lacks the proper levels of vitamins and minerals |
Cat Food |
Generally too high in protein and fats. |
Chocolate, coffee, tea and other caffeine |
Contain caffeine, theobromine which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system. |
Citrus Oil Extracts |
Can cause vomiting |
Fat Trimmings |
Can lead to pancreatitis. |
Grapes and Raisins |
Contain an unknown toxin which may lead to kidney damage. |
Hops |
Unknown compound causes panting,increased heart rate,elevated temp,seizures and death. |
Human vitamin supplements containing iron
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Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to other organs including the liver and kidneys. |
Liver |
Large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity which affects muscles and bones. |
Macadamia Nuts, Walnuts |
Contain an unknown toxin which can affect digestive and nervous systems and muscle. Can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. |
Milk and other dairy products |
Some adult dogs are lactose intolerant.Diarrhea may result if ingested.Lactose-free milk products are available for pets. |
Moldy or spoiled food |
Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea and can affect other organs. |
Mushrooms |
Certain species of mushrooms can contain toxins which may affect multiple systems in the body causing shock and resulting in death. |
Onions and Garlic (raw, cooked or powder) |
Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions. |
Potato, rhubarb & tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems. |
Can affect the digestive, nervous and urinary systems. More of a problem in livestock. |
Raw eggs |
Decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin) which can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Also may contain Salmonella. |
Raw fish |
Can result in a thiamine deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and in severe cases, death. More common if fed regularly. |
Salt |
In large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. |
Sugary Foods |
Can lead to obesity, dental problems and possibly diabetes mellitus. |
Table Scraps in large quantities |
Not nutritionally balanced and may contain onion, garlic, mushrooms (see above). |
Yeast dough |
Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines. |