Foods to Avoid

Sam Anderson | Bubu Brands

Foods that are perfectly suitable for human consumption can be completely toxic to your dog, even common household items! Here are some foods you want to avoid:

*Keep in mind, some ingredients on this list may not toxic to dogs, but the food can pose a threat when incorrectly digested. 

NO! - Foods

•         Almond

o   Can block the esophagus or tear the windpipe if not chewed completely

•         Avocado

o   Primarily the pit, choking hazard and if consumed could cause diarrhea and vomiting

•         Cat Food

o   Different proteins and fat levels compared to typical dog food, will cause an upset stomach and can lead to obesity

•         Chocolate

o   Very poisonous, the darker the chocolate the more toxic to consume

•         Cooked Bones

o   When chewed can splinter and pose a threat for internal injury, gum and teeth damage

•         Grapes

o   Very poisonous, can cause kidney damage leading to kidney failure

•         Macadamia Nuts

o   Very poisonous, can cause weakness, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia

•         Onions

o   Very poisonous, contain disulfides and sulfoxides that can cause anemia and damage red blood cells

•         Salt

o   High levels of consumption can lead to diarrhea, tremors or even seizures

Sources:

• Writers, Staff. "Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat." American Kennel Club. N.p., 03 Dec. 2015. Web. 13 June 2017. <http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/human-foods-dogs-can-and-cant-eat/>.
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• “What Foods Are Toxic for Dogs.” CanineJournal.com, CanineJournal.com, 1 May 2018, www.caninejournal.com/foods-not-to-feed-dog/.