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NEVER feed these human foods to your dogs

The treats you give your pets could be the death of them...

October 27, 2016

Laurie Smith Less than a minute

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Apple cores and seeds The seeds and cores of apples can cause dilated pupils, bright red mucous membranes, difficulty in breathing, shock, and even death for your canine pal. They contain cyanide and are most potent when wilting or rotting

Alcohol If your dog ingests alcohol it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, and even death

Apricot stems, leaves, and pits These can cause dilated pupils, bright red mucous membranes, difficulty breathing, shock, and death. They contain cyanide and are most potent when wilting and rotting.These can cause dilated pupils, bright red mucous membranes, difficulty breathing, shock, and death. They contain cyanide and are most potent when wilting and rotting

Raw (or undercooked) meat and bones Be very careful with the meat or bones you give your dog, since raw or under-cooked products can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. Bones also pose a risk of causing obstruction or even puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Yes, dogs in the wild eat raw meat and bones all the time – but they also have much shorter lifespans, and have to deal with all sorts of things our companions don’t. A raw bone probably won’t hurt your pooch, but why risk it?

Chamomile Chamomile is the daisy plant herb that can cause contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia in your dog. Long term use can also lead to bleeding tendencies.

Cherry stems, leaves, and pits These parts of the cherry also contain cyanide and can cause dilated pupils, bright red mucous membranes, difficulty breathing, shock, and even death

Onions, garlic and chives For dogs or smaller dogs these foods can be very dangerous over time, because they causes anemia. They might also experience gastrointestinal irritation. Garlic, just like onions, can cause stomach issues and even anemia.Sometimes owners use baby food to feed their dogs and some baby foods contain garlic powder. This is also true for cats, who are very sensitive to garlic

Coconut and coconut oil Coconut products are the health trend ‘du jour’, but they’re likely to cause an upset stomach and diarrhea if you give your dog a large amount of coconut oil, milk, water, or flesh

Yeast dough Dough with yeast in it can cause life-threatening gastric bloat, through increased gas production. In small amounts, it can secondarily cause ethanol by-products to form and therefore cause alcohol-induced toxicity as well

Grapes and raisins Both of these can cause kidney failure and disease, with raisins being the most dangerous version

Hops If your dog eats hops somehow, it can cause panting, hyperthermia, seizures, and death

Licorice The dilute nutraceutical extracts can have anti-inflammatory effects, but large amounts of licorice can cause muscle damage and adrenal gland issues for your dog

Milk and dairy People and cats are really the only mammals that can tolerate milk as adults. Dogs have a low amount of lactase and have trouble breaking down lactose efficiently, which can cause upset stomachs and diarrhea

Nuts Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, and hypothermia, while almonds, walnuts, peanuts and pecans, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis due to high fat content

Peach stems, leaves, and pits These can cause symptoms in your dog like dilated pupils, bright red mucous membranes, difficulty breathing, shock, and even death – because they contain cyanide

Potato leaves, stems, skin, or any green parts These spud parts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, disorientation, lethargy, and central nervous system depression.The skin of the vegetable can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, tremors, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias

Tomato Plants Tomato plants can lead to solanine toxicity, with side effects such as hypersalivation, anorexia, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, lethargy, central nervous system depression, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, and slow heart rate

Xylitol Xylitol is a sweetener that’s common in chewing gum and ‘sugar-free’ products — including peanut butter. It can also can cause vomiting, lethargy, stupor, seizures, come, and liver failure by causing excessive insulin release and hypoglycemia

October 27, 2016

Laurie Smith Less than a minute

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