Most of us do it. Our adorable furry kids look at us with those wide eyes, just begging us to give them a taste from our plate, and we cave. While many food items are harmless to pets, there are others containing chemicals that are down right dangerous, even sometimes lethal, to dogs.
Chocolate
Chocolate Toxicity is caused by a chemical called theobromine, a cardiac stimulant and diuretic. Dogs affected by an overdose of chocolate will become excited and show signs of hyperactivity. The diuretic in chocolate will cause very frequent urination and thirst. More severe symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. The true danger is the cardiac stimulant, which may cause an irregular heartbeat, and even death when coupled with high activity.
Cocoa powder and baking chocolate are the most dangerous, as they contain 10 times more theobromine as milk chocolate. Eating ¼ packet of cocoa powder or ½ block of baking chocolate can cause severe toxicity. Semi-sweet and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous.
Onion
Onions contains the chemical thiosulphate, a chemical that causes red blood cells to burst while circulating within the body. Cats are in danger from onion as well. Dogs affected show signs of gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It usually shows it’s ugly self a few days after the dog has eaten onion. This causes severe diarrhea, loss of appetite and lethargy. The pigment of the bursted blood cells show up in the urine, and the dog becomes breathless due to lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen. All forms of onion are dangerous, dehydrated, onion powder, cooked and raw, and poisoning can occur with one large meal, or several small meals containing onion. Baby food may also contain onion.
Garlic
Garlic also contains the chemical thiosulphate, as found in onion, but at lower concentrations. A dog would need to eat more of it to show the same symptoms as with onion, but it still poses a great danger.
Macadamia Nuts
Raw and roasted nuts are very toxic to dogs. The chemical within has not been isolated yet, but it causes locomotory difficulties for dogs. Skeletal muscle tremors occur, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters as well. The dog can’t get up. Sometimes limbs swell, and movement is painful.As few as 6 nuts being ingested have brought these symptoms on. Macadamia butter is also dangerous to dogs.
Avocado
Avocado has a chemical called persin. Symptoms show themselves through difficulty breathing, stomach enlargement, fluid in the chest and the heart sac.
Here are even more toxic foods – yikes!
Fruit Kernels
Kernels from pears, plums, peaches, apricots, and apples contain cyanogenic glycosides, resulting in cyanide poisoning.
Potato
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Rhubarb Leaves
Contain oxalates which affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Moldy or spoiled foods
Molds contain multiple toxins.
Alcohol
All alcohol causes intoxication, and can lead to coma, and death.
Yeast Dough
Yeast dough expands in the digestive tract, causing pain and possible rupture.
Coffee Grounds, Beans and Tea
All contain caffeine that affect heart rate and urination.
Hops
An unknown chemical causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperatures, seizures, and even death.
Tomato Leaves and Stems
The green parts of tomatoes affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Broccoli
In large quantity.
Raisins and Grapes
Toxins from these fruits damage kidneys.
Tobacco
Tobacco contains nicotine which affects the nervous system, causing rapid heartbeat, coma, and even death.
Xylitol
This is a sweetener found in sugar-free gum, and it’s very toxic.
Bones
Bones from steak, fish, and poultry bones also splinter. Give the meat instead! Rawhide chew bones also pose a choking hazard.
Cat Food
Cat food is great for cats, but it’s too high in protein for dogs.
Citrus Oil Extracts
These cause vomiting. Grapeseed oil extract has so far proven harmless.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms have a variety of toxins that may affect several systems and organs of the body.
Human Vitamins
Our human vitamins can damage the lining of the digestive system, as well as other organs.
Liver
In large quantities, liver causes vitamin A toxicity affecting muscles and bones.
Marijuana
This plant will depresses the nervous system, causing vomiting and changes in heart rate.
Milk
Lactose intolerance can be present in dogs as well.
Persimmons
The seeds cause enteritis, an intestinal obstruction.
Raw Egg
Eggs contain avidin, which depresses the absorption of biotin, a B vitamin. This may lead to skin and hair coat problems.
Raw Fish
Eating raw fish can result in a thiamine, a B vitamin, deficiency, leading to loss of appetite, seizures and in severe cases, death.
Salt
In high quantities, salt causes electrolyte imbalances.
Sugar
Sugar leads to obesity, dental problems, and diabetes.
Chocolate
Chocolate Toxicity is caused by a chemical called theobromine, a cardiac stimulant and diuretic. Dogs affected by an overdose of chocolate will become excited and show signs of hyperactivity. The diuretic in chocolate will cause very frequent urination and thirst. More severe symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. The true danger is the cardiac stimulant, which may cause an irregular heartbeat, and even death when coupled with high activity.
Cocoa powder and baking chocolate are the most dangerous, as they contain 10 times more theobromine as milk chocolate. Eating ¼ packet of cocoa powder or ½ block of baking chocolate can cause severe toxicity. Semi-sweet and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous.
Onion
Onions contains the chemical thiosulphate, a chemical that causes red blood cells to burst while circulating within the body. Cats are in danger from onion as well. Dogs affected show signs of gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It usually shows it’s ugly self a few days after the dog has eaten onion. This causes severe diarrhea, loss of appetite and lethargy. The pigment of the bursted blood cells show up in the urine, and the dog becomes breathless due to lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen. All forms of onion are dangerous, dehydrated, onion powder, cooked and raw, and poisoning can occur with one large meal, or several small meals containing onion. Baby food may also contain onion.
Garlic
Garlic also contains the chemical thiosulphate, as found in onion, but at lower concentrations. A dog would need to eat more of it to show the same symptoms as with onion, but it still poses a great danger.
Macadamia Nuts
Raw and roasted nuts are very toxic to dogs. The chemical within has not been isolated yet, but it causes locomotory difficulties for dogs. Skeletal muscle tremors occur, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters as well. The dog can’t get up. Sometimes limbs swell, and movement is painful.As few as 6 nuts being ingested have brought these symptoms on. Macadamia butter is also dangerous to dogs.
Avocado
Avocado has a chemical called persin. Symptoms show themselves through difficulty breathing, stomach enlargement, fluid in the chest and the heart sac.
Here are even more toxic foods – yikes!
Fruit Kernels
Kernels from pears, plums, peaches, apricots, and apples contain cyanogenic glycosides, resulting in cyanide poisoning.
Potato
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Rhubarb Leaves
Contain oxalates which affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Moldy or spoiled foods
Molds contain multiple toxins.
Alcohol
All alcohol causes intoxication, and can lead to coma, and death.
Yeast Dough
Yeast dough expands in the digestive tract, causing pain and possible rupture.
Coffee Grounds, Beans and Tea
All contain caffeine that affect heart rate and urination.
Hops
An unknown chemical causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperatures, seizures, and even death.
Tomato Leaves and Stems
The green parts of tomatoes affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Broccoli
In large quantity.
Raisins and Grapes
Toxins from these fruits damage kidneys.
Tobacco
Tobacco contains nicotine which affects the nervous system, causing rapid heartbeat, coma, and even death.
Xylitol
This is a sweetener found in sugar-free gum, and it’s very toxic.
Bones
Bones from steak, fish, and poultry bones also splinter. Give the meat instead! Rawhide chew bones also pose a choking hazard.
Cat Food
Cat food is great for cats, but it’s too high in protein for dogs.
Citrus Oil Extracts
These cause vomiting. Grapeseed oil extract has so far proven harmless.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms have a variety of toxins that may affect several systems and organs of the body.
Human Vitamins
Our human vitamins can damage the lining of the digestive system, as well as other organs.
Liver
In large quantities, liver causes vitamin A toxicity affecting muscles and bones.
Marijuana
This plant will depresses the nervous system, causing vomiting and changes in heart rate.
Milk
Lactose intolerance can be present in dogs as well.
Persimmons
The seeds cause enteritis, an intestinal obstruction.
Raw Egg
Eggs contain avidin, which depresses the absorption of biotin, a B vitamin. This may lead to skin and hair coat problems.
Raw Fish
Eating raw fish can result in a thiamine, a B vitamin, deficiency, leading to loss of appetite, seizures and in severe cases, death.
Salt
In high quantities, salt causes electrolyte imbalances.
Sugar
Sugar leads to obesity, dental problems, and diabetes.
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