Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog

hellawella. FOOD YOU SHOULD NEVER FEED YOUR SUGAR Too much sugar consumption in dogs can lead to obesity, dental problems and possibly diabetes. FAT TRIMMINGS& BONES Fat trimmed from cooked and uncooked DOG. meat can cause pancreatitis and bones can promote choking in dogs. ALCOHOL Alcohol has the same effect on dogs as it has on humans, but it takes a lot less alcohol to produce those effects since dogs are so much smaller. Alcohol can be fatal if the dog consumes too much. ONIONS, GARLIC & CHIVES All forms of onions, garlic and chives have the potential to cause gastrointestinal irritation and possibly destroy a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia. AVOCADO The leaves, seeds, bark and fruit of avocados contain persin, which can be toxic to dogs in large amounts. MACADAMIA NUTS Ingestion of macadamia nuts can be fatal to dogs,and it only takes a handful of raw or roasted nuts to make a dog ill. Symptoms include weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia. YEAST DOUGH Consumed yeast dough would swell inside the dog's stomach, stretching the dog's abdomen and causing severe pain. Additionally, when the yeast ferments the dough to make it rise, it produces toxic alcohol. COFFEE, TEA & OTHER CAFFEINE Ingestion of coffee, tea and other caffeine, including the beans and grounds, can be fatal to dogs, and there's no antidote. Don't forget caffeine is found in cocoa, chocolate, cola and stimulant drinks, as well as some cold meds and painkillers. PERSIMMONS, PEACHES & PLUMS Seeds from persimmons can cause inflammation or obstruction of the small intestine. Peach and plum pits can cause obstruction, and they also contain cyanide, which is poisonous to both humans and dogs. CHOCOLATE The toxic agent is theobromine, and it's in all chocolate. It often causes vomiting and diarrhea and could lead to abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and death. RAW EGGS, MEAT & FISH Raw eggs, meat and fish could cause food poisoning from bacteria like Salmonella or E.Coli. An enzyme in raw eggs also interferes with the absorption of a particular B vitamin, which can cause skin and coat problems. MILK & OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS Since dogs don't have significant amounts of lactase (like humans do, if they're not lactose intolerant), milk other dairy products can cause digestive upset, and can cause food allergies. MILK GRAPES, NUTS & RAISINS Though experts have so far been unable to pinpoint the exact toxin, grapes/raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. IF YOUR DOG EATS SOMETHING IT SHOULDN'T, CALL THE ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER AT 888 . 426. 4435 XYLITOL %3D Candy, gum, toothpaste, baked goods and some diet foods are sweetened with xylitol, which can cause an increase in the insulin circulating through your dog's body, which can cause your dog's blood sugar to drop and possibly result in liver failure. They're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and will probably charge you $35 to $65, but your pet's health is worth it. © 2011 www.hellawella.com