APPETIZERS
Baby Food - Many people try to give baby foods
especially to pups when they are not feeling well. Baby foods are not bad in
general. However, you should make sure the baby food you are giving does not
contain any onion powder. Also, baby foods do not contain all the necessary
nutrients for a healthy dog.
Chewing Gum - Most chewing gum contains a sugar
called Xylitol which has no effects on humans. However, it can cause a surge of
insulin in dogs that drops a dog's blood sugar to dangerous level. If your dog
eats large amount of gums, it can damage liver, kidney or worse.
Candy - Many of the candies also contain
Xylitol, the same type of sugar as Chewing gum. So, keep candies and chewing
gums away from the reach of your dogs and puppies.
Chocolate - Chocolates are considered poisonous
for dogs. Chocolates contain caffeine and theobromine which can be toxic for
your dog. Chocolates can cause panting, vomiting, and diarrhea, and damage your
dog's heart and nervous systems.
Corn on the cob - Dogs can eat Corn, but not the
cob. Most dogs cannot digest cob easily, which can cause intestinal
obstruction, a very serious and possibly fatal medical condition if not treated
immediately.
Macadamia Nuts - Macadamia nuts also known as
Australia Nuts can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and
hyperthermia in dogs.
Mushrooms - Mushrooms are tricky. While some
types of Mushrooms are fine, others can be toxic for dogs. Some types of
mushrooms can cause serious stomach issues for dogs. As a cautious dog owner,
you should try to avoid giving mushrooms to your dog.
Tobacco - Never give tobacco to your dog. The
effects of nicotine on dogs are much more worse than humans. The toxic level of
nicotine in dogs is 5 milligrams of nicotine per pound of body weight. In dogs,
10 mg/kg is potentially lethal.
Cooking dough - Raw bread dough made with live
yeast can be hazardous if ingested by dogs. When raw dough is swallowed, the
warm, moist environment of the stomach provides an ideal environment for the
yeast to multiply, resulting in an expanding mass of dough in the stomach.
Expansion of the stomach may be severe enough to decrease blood flow to the
stomach wall, resulting in the death of tissue.
Rotten food -Spoiled food have mold and other
bacteria which can cause serious damage to your dog's health.
MAIN ENTRIES
Cooked Bones - While raw bones are beneficial
for your dog's teeth, cooked bones can be dangerous for your pup. Cooked bones
are more brittle, which means it is highly likely they might splinter and cause
internal injury to your dog.
Cat Food - A little cat food eaten by your dog
may not be an issue. However, you feed cat food regularly to your dog, it can
cause some health issues. Cat foods usually have higher level of protein and
fat which are not healthy for dogs.
Fat Trimmings - Meat fat trimmings, cooked or
raw can cause pancreatitis in dogs.
Liver - Feeding liver occasionally might be OK,
but do not feed too much liver to your dog. Excessive consumption of liver can
adversely affect your dog's muscles and bones.
Yeast - As mentioned earlier, too much of yeast
could rupture your dog's stomach and intestines.
Dairy Products - Some dogs would be fine with
dairy products. However, dogs generally have relatively poor levels of
tolerance to lactose which is found in milk. As a result, it can cause diarrhea
and other digestive issues.
DRINKS
Alcohol - You should not even let your dog taste
any kind of alcohol, let alone consume it in large quantity. The main
ingredients used in beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages are toxics and
dangerous for dogs. Alcohol can cause poor breathing, abnormal acidity,
intoxication, lack of coordination and even coma and/or death for a dog.
Coffee - Too much Coffee can be poisonous for
your dog. Common signs of a coffee overdose include vomiting, tremors, restlessness
and rapid heart rate. In severe cases, seizures can appear. It's possible for
dogs to collapse if high amounts of caffeine have been consumed.
Milk - Many dogs especially puppy drink milk.
Most dogs may not experience any issues with milk, but some dogs may be
intolerant to lactose found in milk. Dogs allergic to lactose may experience
upset tummy and other allergic reactions after drinking milk.
Citrus Oil Extracts - Oil extracts from citrus
fruits such as oranges, lemons and limes can cause irritation in your dogs
digestive system especially if consumed in large quantities. Dogs may
experience diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, and trembling.
FRUITS AND SALADS
Apple Seeds - Apple seeds contain amygdlin, a
form of cyanide. It can hinder blood from carrying oxygen throughout the body.
Keep your pup away from apple seeds.
Avocado - Avocado fruit, its pit and plant are
toxic for dogs. Avocado damages heart, lung and other tissue in dogs in
addition to stomach upset, vomiting and pancreatitis.
Grapes & Raisins - Dogs usually get allergic
reactions after eating grapes and raising. Dogs may experience vomiting,
fatigue, diarrhea, and possibly kidney failure.
Onions - Onions are dangerous for dogs. Try to
avoid feeding onions (raw or cooked) to your dog. If the dog eats a small
amount of onions every day for many days, it may gradually develop anemia over
weeks to months.
Chives - Chives can cause hemolysis, anemia, or
hemoglobinuria in your dog. Some of the symptoms of too much chives consumption
include weakness, lethargy, pale mucous membranes and discolored (red to brown)
urine.
Peaches - Dogs may not experience any issues if
they just consume peach flesh. However, pits of peaches are toxic to dogs. They
may cause your dog to experience dilated pupils, dizziness and excessive
drooling.
Plums - Stems, leaves, and seeds of plums are
toxic for dogs. Dogs may experience brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils,
difficulty breathing, panting, and shock.
Tomato Leaves - The leaves of a tomato plant
contain the glycoalkaloids alpha-tomatine and dehydrotomatine which are toxic
for dogs. Some of the symptoms of eating tomato leaves include; drooling,
stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting and changes in his behavior. Tremors or
seizures could also occur if your pup has consumed too much tomato leaves.
FISH
Raw Fish / Fish in general - Some amount of fish
in your dog's diet may not cause any issues. However, If fish are fed
exclusively or in high amounts to your dog can result in a thiamine (a B
vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases,
death.
SIDE DISH
Human vitamins - Some human vitamins can be
toxic for pets, in particular those that are fat soluble like vitamins A, D and
E. Also, iron tablets can damage the digestive system lining, and prove
poisonous for the liver and kidneys of your dog. So, keep your vitamins away
from your dog especially puppies.
Human Snacks - Some of the human snacks might
use ingredients such as onion and garlic powder, raisins, chocolate which could
be toxic for dogs. Try to give your furry friend snacks and treats made just
for them instead of sharing yours.
If your dog has an emergency after eating or drinking
something, please call your veterinarian immediately.
Credir: Sarfaraz Nasir
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