Foods that Can Poison Your Dog

Foods that are good for humans may not be good for you dog. In fact, some common foods can lead to sickness and even death. What foods should you avoid giving your dog?

Eggs in the raw form can lead to loss of hair and skin inflammation. Eggs cause biotin levels to drop which leads to these symptoms.

Animal bones are commonly associated with dogs. However, splinters can form as the dog chews the bone which can lead to choking if lodged in the dog’s throat or perforations in the dog’s intestines.

Raw fish should also not be given to dogs. The resulting thiamine deficit can cause weakness, abnormal posture, loss of appetite, and possibly death.

Dark chocolate is poisonous for dogs due to two substances: methylxanthine alkaloids and theobromine. Human bodies are able to quickly process these chemicals and excrete them, but dog bodies cannot. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning can include vomiting, hyperactivity, diarrhea, and excessive urination. Get your dog to a vet immediately if you see these symptoms or if your dog eats dark chocolate. Coma, seizures, and death can be the final result if treatment is not initiated in time.

While you now know never to intentionally feed your dogs the foods mentioned above, you also need to avoid your dog eating these foods accidentally. Be sure to take garbage out immediately as some canines learn how to operate covered garbage cans. And, keep your pets away from the kitchen when you are preparing or serving these foods.

 

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