Sometimes it’s hard to say no to your dog – especially when he turns his bottomless brown eyes on you as you dine. How can you refuse that face? In some cases, you will necessarily have to reject your dog. There are certain foods that you should never give your dog. Keep this list in mind the next time your puppy turns his puppy eyes on you. Now, you will know what is most dangerous for him. Keep in mind – this is just some What foods should your dog never eat?
Food you should never give your dog
- Alcohol. You probably already know that alcoholic beverages should not be given to puppies, but we want to reiterate how harmful it can be to your dog. Wine has the same effect on the liver and brain of a dog just like a human. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, trouble breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acid levels, coma, and even death.
- Butter. Some Fruits and vegetables perfectly fine for your dog to consume. Others are not so safe. Some say avocados are safe. Others say not butter. Some say that just a little bit is fine. Bottom line, keep your dog away from avocados. This fruit contains resin, a fungicidal toxin that can cause serious health problems in many animals. The Merck . Veterinary Manual says dogs are more resistant to sap than other animals, but it can still be harmful. Keep your dog away from avocados.
- Candy, Gum, Toothpaste and Mouthwash. Many of these foods contain xylitol, a sweetener that can cause insulin release in many species. An increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (decrease in sugar). What this actually means for your dog: vomiting, lethargy, loss of coordination, and even seizures. These items are not allowed for consumption to dogs. Some sweets also contain Xylitol, which can be fatal to dogs. One family suffered a tragic loss before learning this.
- Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine. These three things speed up the dog’s heart rate and stimulate the nervous system. They contain methylxanthines that can cause vomiting and diarrhea, gasping for breath, increased thirst and urination, hyperactivity, seizures, and even death. Note: black chocolate more harmful than milk chocolate. Amount your dog has eaten and your dog’s weight and other factors determine how sick your dog might be.
- Cooked bones. We told you about potential danger consume cooked meat bones. Bones are not easily digested. It’s not difficult to break or break bones into smaller pieces and/or jagged edges. This poses a choking hazard to your dog. Bones can get stuck in a dog’s throat or even damage the digestive tract.
- Onions and leeks. These foods are especially harmful to your dog. It doesn’t matter if they are cooked, raw, powdered or in other foods. They can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and can lead to red blood cell damage. Cats are more susceptible to illness, but if dogs consume enough of any of these foods, it can lead to negative consequences. Since these are often an ingredient in recipes, it’s important to keep an eye on them.
- Grapes and raisins. These foods can be toxic to dogs. And I don’t understand why dogs are so attracted to sweet fruits. In 2016, the Animal Poison Control Center received more than 3,700 calls regarding grapes and raisins. Research has yet to prove Why are grapes and raisins so potentially harmful to dogs? But we certainly know this: it’s important to treat your dog if you find out that he’s been eating grapes or raisins.
- Macadamia nuts. Like grapes, there are no studies to show why this nut is harmful to dogs. However, you must be wary if any macadamia nuts near your pooch. They can be extremely toxic to your dog, causing weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia. These symptoms usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and may persist for 12 to 48 hours.
- Raw/undercooked meat and eggs. While raw diets are very popular and can be very healthy for dogs, extreme care should be taken as these uncooked foods can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that cause food poisoning. . Have you ever had food poisoning? It is not pleasant and your dog may have similar unpleasant symptoms such as vomiting, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Snack foods are salty and salty. Large amounts of salt are not good for a human or dog’s diet. However, high salt intake is even more worrisome for dogs. Eating a lot of this mineral can lead to sodium ion poisoning. Symptoms of the disease include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, increased temperature, convulsions, and even death. That means don’t share chips or salted popcorn with your child.
What to do in an emergency?
If your dog consumes certain foods that are not healthy for humans, call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center right away. There are risks to eating foods that aren’t compatible with your dog’s biology, and you can’t treat these harms at home.
Treatment varies depending on what your dog has consumed, but sometimes your vet will induce vomiting. 1800PetMeds explains some forms of treatment, “For pets who should not or cannot vomit, your veterinarian may give your pet an anesthetic to clear the stomach. Gastric emptying helps to remove large amounts of matter and to remove slow-moving matter from the stomach. Veterinarians will not use this technique with pets that are convulsing or pets that have ingested caustic materials such as bleach or petroleum products.”
You can’t be with your dog all the time, so you can’t force your dog to eat things it shouldn’t. Your job is to notice any changes in your dog’s behavior. If your dog begins to show signs of lethargy, starts vomiting, loses coordination, or other symptoms we’ve mentioned, take your dog to the vet.
