What Foods Are Bad for Dogs?

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?
Can dogs eat Dairy Products?
Is Onion or Garlic bad for dogs?
What happens if a dog drinks alcohol?
Will one grape hurt my dog?
Is Coffee or Tea toxic for dogs?
Can dogs eat Raw Meat?
Can dogs eat Bakery Items?
Can dogs eat Macadamia Nuts?
Can dogs eat Candies?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Oral health as food debris left in the mouth can lead to
plaque, tartar and bacterial infection in dogs. Our pets are completely dependent on
us for their overall well being thus, it is important that we take the responsibility
sincerely and provided the best possible care that we could so our bundles of joy feel
cared and safe in our presence.

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