We all love spoiling our dogs, but some treats can cause your dog and your wallet some major harm. As dog owners, it’s important to know which foods can be toxic for dogs. Here’s a quick guide to keep you from feeding your pet something dangerous to help you both avoid a trip to the emergency vet.
Grapes and raisins are extremely toxic to dogs! Letting your dog eat grapes or raisins could lead to kidney failure, which can be fatal. Even a small amount can be dangerous, so it’s very important to keep these fruits far, far, FAR out of your pup’s reach.
Onions are highly toxic to dogs! They can damage red blood cells, leading to anemia. Even small amounts can cause pretty serious health issues so just avoid letting your dog get into any onions.
On Xylitol is a common sugar substitute, found in many sugar-free gums and candies, and is extremely toxic to dogs. It can lead to your dog having low blood sugar, seizures, and even liver failure.
Cherries contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs. Even if your dog avoids the parts of the cherry that contain cyanide (the pits, stems, and leaves of the cherry), eating these little red fruits can still cause your dog to have an upset stomach and even potential blockages in their digestive tract. Ew.
Let’s just avoid avocados altogether. Avocados contain something called persin, a toxic substance if it’s in large amounts. Also, the pit, skin, and leaves, can be harmful if ingested. Playing with fire isn’t a good idea, folks!
We all know that dogs eating chocolate is a no-go. Your pup chowing down on this snack can lead to toxic levels of theobromine and other bad symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and in really bad cases… death.
Milk isn’t necessarily toxic, but our dogs can be lactose intolerant. This means you dog could be having issues with diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Probably best to avoid that too, right?
Caffeine makes our hearts beat at a rapid rate, feel restless, and can even put you on edge. So we should probably keep the caffeine away from our dogs.
Too much salt can lead to sodium ion poisoning in dogs. Many human foods are high in salt, so think twice before sharing your take-out dinner with your pup.
By keeping these common foods out of your dog’s reach, you’re ensuring their safety and well-being, which is always the top priority. A little caution goes a long way in keeping your furry friend happy, healthy, and by your side for years to come. <3
