Bad Foods List for Dogs
A number of common foods which may taste delicious to us, and are even deemed to be healthy, can be extremely hazardous to your dog. Before you share your tasty snack with your pup check the list!
If you suspect that your dog might have eaten any food that may be toxic, contact his/her vet immediately
- Alcohol
- Ingestion can lead to injury, disorientation, sickness, urination problems or even coma or death from alcohol poisoning.
- Antifreeze
- For a medium sized dog, ingestion of about 2 ounces (3-4 tablespoons) is toxic. For cats, as little as 1/4 of an ounce (1-2 tablespoons) can be lethal.
- Apple, Apricot, Cherries, Eggplant, Peaches, Pears, Plums
- The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which can result in cyanide poisoning. Also the stem and leaves from the listed fruit and Eggplant greens are dangerous for cats.
- Avocado
- Contains a toxin called persin which can can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. It is high in fat content and can trigger an upset stomach, vomiting or even pancreatitis. The seed pit is also toxic and can become lodged in the intestinal tract where it may cause a severe blockage which will have to be removed surgically. Avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole.
- Baby Food
- May contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. Feeding baby food in large amounts may result in nutritional deficiencies.
- Bones
- Bones become brittle when cooked which causes them to splinter when broken. Especially bad bones are turkey and chicken legs, ham, pork chop and veal.
Symptoms of choking are: Pale or blue gums, Gasping Open-mouthed breathing, Pawing at face, Slow, shallow breathing, Unconscious, with dilated pupils
Raw bones (uncooked in any way) like chicken necks or beef knuckle bones are generally considered safe and help keep your dog's teeth healthy by removing plaque. A caution - bones have a high calcium content and too many can cause severe constipation. - Bread Dough
- Dog's body heat causes the dough to rise in the stomach. During the rising process alcohol is produced as the dough expands. Pets that have eaten bread dough may experience abdominal pain, bloat, vomiting, disorientation and depression. A pet needs to eat only a small amount to cause a problem, because bread dough can rise to many times its size.
- Broccoli
- The toxic ingredient in broccoli is isothiocynate. May cause stomach upset it probably won't be very harmful unless the amount fed exceeds 10% of the dogs total daily diet.
- Caffeine
- Beverages with caffeine (like soda, tea, coffee) act as a stimulant and can accelerate your pet's heartbeat to a dangerous level. Pets ingesting caffeine have been known to have seizures, some fatal.
- Candy
- Sugarless candy containing xylitol has been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) to be a risk to pets (first published July 2004). This compound can cause liver damage and death in some dogs. This information is recent and some vets may not be familiar with xylitol poisoning. If your dog has eaten sugarless candy you can contact the NAPCC by telephone, 1-888-426-4435 for more information.
- Cat Food
- Cat food is not formulated for canine consumption. It is generally too high in protein and fats and is not a balanced diet for a dog.
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