Beware of Toxic Foods: Items Unsafe for Dogs

Avocado, chocolate, and other human delicacies are poisonous for dogs. You should not feed your dog such human foods. Some toxic foods for dogs can even be life-threatening.

Do you want to spoil or reward your dog for something? You can give him dog treats or dog cookies rather than a small piece of food from your plate. Dogs cannot eat grape-nut or liqueur-flavored chocolates, even if they are delicious to humans. This is because many of the things that we enjoy eating can be toxic for dogs.

Salt, raw pork, raw fish and onions

Your dog will definitely be at the barbecue this summer! Beware of food that’s too spicy or greasy, as it can cause your dog to get diarrhea. Most barbecue leftovers are not tolerated by dogs!

Sulfides are found in the essential oils of onions. These substances can destroy your dog’s blood cells, causing anemia. Garlic is no different. You should never feed your dog raw onion or garlic.

Healthy dogs can eat salty food from time to time, but only when they are drinking enough water. Take the dog to the vet if he still doesn’t feel well. You should avoid giving dogs with heart disease too much salt in their food. The body of a dog has a hard time digesting spices. It’s best to avoid giving your dog pickled grilled meat, even if it is a special treat.

You should never feed your dog raw pork. It can contain the Aujeszky Virus. This virus is not harmful to humans but can cause inflammation of the nerves and brain in cats and dogs, which often leads to death.

Raw fish is also off limits. Salmonella can cause severe problems, such as diarrhea and nausea.

Avocado, grapes and chocolate

Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to dogs. This toxin can lead to heart muscle damage and death in dogs. Be careful when feeding grapes or raisins to your dog. They can cause vomiting and diarrhea. You can cause kidney failure by feeding dogs the fruit. The reason behind the intolerance to grapes and raisins has not been determined yet.

Chocolate and nuts are also off limits. Walnuts, macadamias and other nuts are too fatty and contain high levels of phosphorus, which is not good for dogs. Theobromine is found in chocolate and cocoa products. It is similar to caffeine, and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle tremors. In severe cases, chocolate can cause seizures and even death. Do not let your pet’s sweet tooth catch chocolate sweets that are lying around in the apartment.

Alcohol, milk and caffeine

Dogs should drink only water as a general rule. Both caffeine and alcohol are toxic to dogs. Alcohol can cause vomiting, incoordination and even death.

Caffeine is toxic to dogs. Drinks that contain caffeine should not be served near them. Caffeine, also known as methylxanthine, is toxic to dogs. It increases blood pressure and accelerates pulse. Also, it lowers the threshold of stimulation in the brain. Caffeine poisoning in dogs can cause tremors, restlessness, convulsions, overheating or even life-threatening arrhythmias.

You can also give your dog milk if you don’t want to drink water. The proteins and vitamins in it are good for them. Many dogs are unable to tolerate the lactose in milk. Lactose in excess can cause severe diarrhea. Lactose free milk can be used occasionally. Your pet should first and foremost drink water.

Ginger
In naturopathy ginger is a well-proven remedy. But can it be used for dogs? Ginger’s essential oils and gingerols can help dogs with digestive problems and joint pain. Ginger should be avoided if your dog is about to undergo surgery or is pregnant.

Ginger has blood-thinning qualities and increases blood circulation. This can cause premature labor, premature delivery of puppies, and complications during surgery. Ginger may be irritating to dogs with sensitive gastrointestinal systems. Possible side effects include nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea.

You should generally only use ginger to treat your pet, and then only with the advice of your veterinarian.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is safe for dogs in principle. It is possible that your dog may still react to coconut oil. You should test coconut oil carefully or consult your veterinarian if you know that other allergies exist.

Coconut oil should also not be consumed by dogs who have certain pre-existing diseases such as diabetes or pancreatitis. This is because the oil can be metabolized into ketones which, when combined with diabetes, can cause organ damage. An increase in fat intake can damage the pancreas.