Dangerous For Your Dog To Eat

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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 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, in very small quantities, cause kidney/renal failure.

Human vitamin supplements containing iron can damage their digestive system and be
toxic to the liver and kidneys.

Liver in quantity 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. Feed a
small test quantity 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.

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.

Apple seeds (pips) contain a compound that, when metabolized, becomes cyanide
resulting in death.

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.
Watch out for those dog toys that are used for tug games and are full of strings
... or if they chew on their blankets or towels. Police your floors to pick up any
rubberbands. Never feed gum to your dog.

Sugary foods which can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes.

Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced and should not be more than 10% of the
diet. No greasy or fatty foods. And be sure that the table scraps don't contain
anything else from this list, such as onions.

Tobacco and cigarettes contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous
systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death. If you throw
your cigarette butts on your lawn, your dog might eat them. Never allow your dog
to eat cigarette butts.

Yeast dough can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and
possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Food & Other Things Dangerous
For Your Dog To Eat