Dogs are often considered family members, and it’s natural to want to share our favorite foods with them. However, what’s healthy for humans can be dangerous, even fatal, for our four-legged friends. In this article, we’ll explore 22 common foods that can be toxic to dogs. As responsible owners, it’s important to be aware of these dangers to ensure the safety and well-being of our four-legged companions.
Avocados Avocados
contain a fungicidal toxin called persin, which is harmless to humans but dangerous to dogs. It can cause fluid to build up in the dog’s lungs and chest, making breathing difficult.
Garlic Garlic is toxic to dogs due to a compound called thiosulfate. Dogs cannot digest this compound, which causes their red blood cells to rupture.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are extremely fatty and can irritate dogs’ stomachs, causing nausea, diarrhea, severe weakness, and even temporary paralysis.
Chocolate
Chocolate contains alkaloids, including theobromine, which dogs cannot digest. Eating chocolate can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, internal bleeding, seizures, or even death.
Xylitol Xylitol, found in some baked goods, candy, gum, and toothpaste, can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar levels and liver damage in dogs.
Yeast
Unbaked bread dough can cause alcohol poisoning in dogs. The yeast ferments in their intestines and produces ethanol.
Cooked
Bones Cooked bones can splinter and injure the dog’s mouth, cause inflammation of the stomach, or even puncture the intestinal tract.
Grapes and raisins
Even in small amounts, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
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