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Unsafe Foods for Dogs

Common sense should tell you that your dog is not a garbage disposal. Just like people, dogs have dietary requirements and certain foods can cause them gastric and other problems and even death. It should be obvious that things like alcoholic beverages, drugs, and the excess fat you trim off your meat should not be fed to your pets.

unsafe foods for dogsAlcoholic Beverages - Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.

unsafe foods for dogsAlmonds and nuts in general.

unsafe foods for dogsAnise Oil

unsafe foods for dogsApples - The fruit is safe, the leaves and roots are not.

unsafe foods for dogsAvocado

unsafe foods for dogsBaby Food - Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

unsafe foods for dogsBones from Fish, Poultry, and Other Meats - Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

unsafe foods for dogsBrazil Nuts

unsafe foods for dogsBroccoli and Liver - Are good for your dog if given in moderation. If given as more then 10% of your pet's diet, it can lead to illness.

unsafe foods for dogsCaffeine - Avoid chocolate, coffee, tea and all other caffeine containing products.

unsafe foods for dogsCanned Tuna

unsafe foods for dogsCarrob Chips

unsafe foods for dogsCat Food - Too high in protein and fats.

unsafe foods for dogsCherries - The fruit is safe, the leaves and roots are not.

unsafe foods for dogsCheese

unsafe foods for dogsChocolate - Affects the heart and nervous system. Can cause heart attack.

unsafe foods for dogsChewing Gum and Candy - If it contains Xylitol, it can lead to seizures and lethargy.

unsafe foods for dogsCitrus Oil - Can cause vomiting.

unsafe foods for dogsCocoa Powder

unsafe foods for dogsCoffee, Tea (including green tea), and Other Caffeine Drinks - Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.

unsafe foods for dogsCorn

unsafe foods for dogsCucumber

unsafe foods for dogsCranberries

unsafe foods for dogsDairy Products - Can cause diarrhea. Try lactose-fee milk products. Cottage cheese and yogurt appear to be more stomach friendly.

unsafe foods for dogsDeer Meat

unsafe foods for dogs Eggs (raw)

unsafe foods for dogsFat trimmings and Turkey skin - Can cause pancreatitis.

unsafe foods for dogsFood Coloring

unsafe foods for dogsFrench Fries

unsafe foods for dogsGarlic - Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

unsafe foods for dogsGrapes - Can cause kidney failure.

unsafe foods for dogsGrapeseed Oil

unsafe foods for dogsGrease

unsafe foods for dogsHops (as found in beer) - Causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.

unsafe foods for dogsLemon Seeds

unsafe foods for dogsLuncheon Meat

unsafe foods for dogsMacadamia Nuts - Contain a toxin that affects the digestive and nervous systems.

unsafe foods for dogsMilk

unsafe foods for dogsMushrooms - Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

unsafe foods for dogsNutmeg - Affects Central Nervous System and can lead to seizures and death.

unsafe foods for dogsOnions and Garlic - Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

unsafe foods for dogsOranges

unsafe foods for dogsPeaches and Plums - The pits can cause obstruction of the digestive system.

unsafe foods for dogsPeople Vitamins with Iron - Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.

unsafe foods for dogsPepper - Can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and gastrointestinal tract .

unsafe foods for dogsPersimmons - The seeds can obstruct the intestinal tract.

unsafe foods for dogsPopcorn - Will not make them sick, but is a significant choking hazard.

unsafe foods for dogsPotato Peelings and Green Potatoes - Affects digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.

unsafe foods for dogsPotato Chips and Pretzels

unsafe foods for dogsRaisins - Can cause kidney failure.

unsafe foods for dogsRaw Eggs - Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

unsafe foods for dogsRaw Fish - Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

unsafe foods for dogsSalt - If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

unsafe foods for dogsSpices - Italian and curly parsley and coriander are considered to be non-toxic and edible, but may cause stomach irritation. Garlic, mace, paprika and turmeric should be avoided completely.

unsafe foods for dogsSpinach

unsafe foods for dogsSteak Fat

unsafe foods for dogsSugar and Sweeteners - Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

unsafe foods for dogsTable Scraps

unsafe foods for dogsTobacco - Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.

unsafe foods for dogsTomatos - Ripe tomatos are not toxic, however the green parts of the tomato plant are considered toxic.

unsafe foods for dogsWalnuts - Can cause gastroenteritis.

unsafe foods for dogsWater (filtered)

unsafe foods for dogsWatermelon

unsafe foods for dogsWine

unsafe foods for dogsYeast Dough - Can cause rupturing of the stomach and intestines

unsafe foods for dogsYogurt

unsafe foods for dogsZucchini

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