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| Alcoholic beverages which can cause intoxication, coma, and death. Don't let your dog drink your beer! Acorns contain tannic acid which, when eaten in quantity, can be toxic to their kidneys. Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. Cooked bones are extremely dangerous if splinter. Round bones can get caught on their lower jaw, resulting in emergency treatment to remove it. Cat food because it is too high in protein and fats. Chocolate, coffee, tea, and any other beverage that contains caffeine. Caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, can affect the dog's heart and nervous system, which can be fatal. Fatty or greasy foods which can cause pancreatitis. Pancreatitus can become chronic, or even toxic which can become fatal. Grapes and raisins cause kidney/renal failure. Gum is a choking hazard, plus it can contain xylitol which is poisonous to your dog. Human vitamin supplements containing iron which can damage the their digestive system and be toxic to the liver and kidneys. Liver in quanity can cause a Vitamin A toxicity, which affects their muscles and bones. Macadamia nuts contain an unknown toxin, resulting in damage to their digestive and nervous systems. Peanuts and peanut butter can trigger allergies in a dog, just as in a human. Give in small quantities at first until you determine if your dog does or does not have a peanut allergy. Milk and other dairy products adult dogs do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in severe diarrhea and intestinal distress. Moldy or spoiled food and garbage can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs. It can also be a choking hazard. Mushrooms can contain toxins, which may be hazardous to multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death. Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Garlic is less toxic than onions, but must be used in small amounts - large amounts can become toxic. Small seeds such as persimmon or pomagranate seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis. Pennies and other coins can cause zinc toxicity and can cause death. Have them removed immediately. Pits from peaches and plums can cause obstruction of the digestive tract. Pieces of rawhide, bully sticks, greenies and any other edible bone can also cause obstruction of both the esophagus and disgestive tract. Never leave your dog alone with edible bones, and always throw out the last 3" so they don't attempt to swallow them whole. Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. Raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). which can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs can also contain salmonella, leading to digestive upsets and diarrhea. Raw fish can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and even death. This generally happens only if the raw fish is fed regularly. Raw fish can also contain salmonella, which can result in digestive upset and diarrhea. Salt when given in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. String and rubberbands can become lodged in their intestines, causing blockages. |
| Food & Other Things Dangerous For Your Dog To Eat |
