Foods to avoid for your dog:
|
May result in: |
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.) |
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 |
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. |