Top 10 Toxic foods for dogs and why your dog should never eat this

By Dog Explore - Thursday 26 August 2021 - No Comments

What foods could be harmful to my dog?

Yes, it is typical for humans to desire to share their food with their pets.

Perhaps you're the type of person who bakes a batch of delicious-smelling cookies and then finds your dog racing into the kitchen as you open the oven. Do not give your dog human cookies!

Remember that, as much as you love sharing well... everything with your dog, they are different creatures from humans and aren't created to process the same foods as we are.

Some of the foods we eat may be poisonous to them, putting them at risk of death.

Their organs have a different metabolism from ours, and they don't have the same metabolic pathways for processing food as we do.

We at Barkli Collective realize how frustrating it can be to not be able to share your food with your dog, but we're here to help you figure out what you should do instead.

We are a group of veterinarians and dog enthusiasts who will provide you with the best advice on how to care for your pet.

Our team is made up of board-certified veterinarians and veterinary students who are well-versed on the foods that can harm your dog.

1. Avocado

Avocados aren't the healthiest meal for your dog. This fruit includes persin, a natural toxin that is hazardous to your dog's health.

It may not be harmful in little amounts, but keep it away from your dog because it could be fatal. The majority of the poison is found in the seed and skin.

Even if you only give your dog one or two spoonfuls of avocado flesh, the unusually high fat content can cause gastroenteritis because dogs aren't meant to digest this type of food.

This can result in heart disease or even pancreatitis.

If your dog has developed a taste for digging in the trash can, keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't eating any remaining avocado chunks.

It's a pity, but perhaps you should keep those fresh and tasty salads to yourself! Check out this in-depth article on avocados for dogs for more information here

2. Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the world's most delectable delicacies.

Yes, we enjoy it, and it contributes to our happiness by stimulating the production of serotonin (the happy neurotransmitter).

However, just because something makes you happy doesn't imply it will make your dog happy.

Chocolate is harmful because it includes theobromine, a chemical that dogs are not designed to process.

It depends on how much a dog has consumed and how large or tiny, or how much a dog weighs, just like any toxin. If your tiny dog has eaten half of a chocolate bar, take it to the vet right away.

If your larger dog ate a piece of chocolate bar but isn't showing any symptoms, you'll probably have enough time to schedule an appointment with our neighborhood veterinarian.

After ingesting a dose of roughly 20 mg/kg, toxic symptoms appear. This may appear to be a little sum, but keep in mind that it is calculated per kilogram of your dog's current weight.

3. Alcohol

This is a resounding NO. Alcohol is absolutely poisonous to your dog since it includes ethanol, which can cause vomiting, confusion, an increase in your dog's body temperature, restlessness, excessive panting, and even seizures.

Do not consider sharing your beverage with your dog, no matter how tempted you are to share your current feelings with them.

This can be dangerous, so if you get home and discover your dog has discovered your alcohol stash and chosen to try it, take your dog to the veterinarian and contact them while you're on your way to let them know what they're up against.

4. Onion

Onions are a tasty dish that are slightly peppery when fresh and sweet and tart when cooked.

This vegetable comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, but you should not feed it to your dog.

Even modest amounts of onions can cause hemolytic anemia, a disease in which your dog's red blood cells are insufficient to transfer oxygen.

5. Garlic

Another resounding no. They also don't require it.

Because of the extra vitamins in dog food that make it smell great, dogs already find kibble appealing and delectable.

Garlic in their meals may cause them to develop new desires and begin to prefer a different type of food to the one they are currently eating.

6. Macadamia nuts

Just don't feed macadamia nuts to your dog. Please. Poisoning from macadamia nuts is more common than you might assume.

If you notice your dog's hind legs becoming weaker than usual, this could be a poisoning indicator, and you should take a step back right once.

Even a small amount of macadamia nuts can be harmful to your dog, so the flavor isn't worth it!

Peanuts are one type of nut that your dog can consume, but they should not be salted, sugar-coated, or have anything added to them. Here's a link to a Pet MD article that describes what nuts your dog can consume.

7. Sugar

Sugar is misunderstood, and many people believe that sugar simply refers to sucrose or table sugar.

This isn't the only type of sugar available.

Sugar is required for a dog's survival, but only sugar in the form of carbs found in natural meals like fruits and their usual kibble.

Because dogs lack the enzymes that allow us to metabolize sugar as efficiently as we do, table sugar can be toxic to them, especially in large amounts.

If you see that you're giving your dog a lot of high-sugar foods on a regular basis, go to the vet and express your concern.

They may ask them to take a blood sugar test or check their insulin levels, as both of these things can put your dog at risk for diabetes.

8. Cooked Bones

There is a 'common belief' that dogs devour bones.

A dog devouring leftover bones is something you see on TV all the time.

People don't realize, however, how harmful it is to feed a dog bones, especially if they aren't properly processed and can perforate the gut, causing illness and possibly death.

Bones that have been cooked, fried, steamed, or smoked are more likely to splinter and injure your dog's esophagus, stomach, or intestine.

What kind of bones may your dog consume? Even if there is some meat on the bones, it is recommended to consume them raw. You can also get specific bones for your dog that have been prepared using non-harmful chemicals.

Some of these, on the other hand, can break off pointed pieces and be harmful. The best alternative is to stick to raw bones and keep a watch on them to ensure that flies don't deposit eggs on them and fill them with worms.

Dogs are carnivores, which means that their meat-eating propensity has additional biological benefits.

Bones are a terrific method to get into those tight, unpleasant spots that a toothbrush can't reach.

As they bite into the teeth, the bones drive food out of the teeth, preventing tartar buildup.

9. Raisins

Did you know that grapes are poisonous to dogs?

Many individuals are unaware of this because they may have given their dog one or two grapes in the past and received no response.

However, don't dismiss raisins and grapes! If your dog catches these bad guys unprotected and consumes more than 20 grams per kilogram of body weight, he or she may get abrupt kidney failure with symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

Although the particular component in grapes that causes this has yet to be identified, grapes and raisins should always be avoided.

10. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is not hazardous to dogs when used in moderation.

This means you can offer them small cinnamon sticks to chew on, but this is not a good idea because they can choke on them, so be mindful of which spices dogs can and cannot consume.

You can help them enhance their immune system, regulate obesity, and even avoid diabetes by feeding cinnamon powder to them on a regular basis. Read this post for more information on ways to avoid obesity.

Don't take too much because it can irritate your intestines and cause a burning sensation.

What may I feed my dog in terms of human foods?

In the future, you can feed your dog any fruits or veggies that aren't as concentrated as others.

Fresh carrots, broccoli, and apples, for example, are high in vitamin A and C. Other meals you may give your dog include chicken and fish; just be sure to give them the healthier sections of the chicken and fish.

If you want to take control of your dog's health, check out this website that will show you how to prepare your own homemade dog food.

This recipe for homemade carrot cake dog treats may be found here.

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