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Foods that are toxic to dogs.
In the average home, there are dozens of foods and similar items that are hazardous and potentially deadly to dogs. Some foods, like chocolate, are well-known as a food that is toxic to dogs, while others are not quite as well-known.
According to Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, the following food-related items are among the most common poisonous foods for dogs.
ChocolateChocolate is toxic to dogs, though a toxic dose will vary depending on factors like whether the dog ate the chocolate on an empty stomach, if the dog is particularly sensitive to chocolate, and the type of chocolate, since dark chocolate is more toxic, whereas milk chocolate less so, and white chocolate must be consumed in extremely large quantities to cause a serious problem.
Theobromine is the toxic ingredient in chocolate. Theobromine serves to stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in rapid heart rate, seizures, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, panting and extremely fast pulse.
Grapes and Raisins
Grapes and raisins are toxic for dogs. Grapes and raisins (which are dried grapes) will trigger acute renal (kidney) failure. They kidneys act as filters for toxins in the dog’s body, therefore, when the kidneys are not functioning properly, toxins accumulate in the body and lead to death due to toxins. Urine production will also slow significantly or cease in cases of grape or raising toxicity in dogs, so this can suggest a very serious problem if observed in an animal who may have accessed grapes or raisins.
Onions and Garlic
Onions and garlic can trigger a form of anemia where the body’s red blood cells burst. This results in poor oxygen supply to the vital organs and tissues. When fed regularly in small doses, serious and potentially deadly nutritional deficiencies can also result. So dog owners should always check ingredients of prepared foods before offering these foods to pets. Baby food very often contains onion powder. So French onion soup and other food items containing onions and garlic should be crossed off the list of dog-safe foods.
AvocadoAvocado fruit, pits, leaves and the actual plant are all potentially poisonous to dogs, along with other pets like cats, mice, rats, birds, rabbits, horses, cattle and goats, among others. Avocados will trigger fluid accumulation in the lungs and chest, leading to difficulty breathing and death due to oxygen deprivation. Fluid accumulation can also occur in the heart, pancreas and abdomen.
Tomatoes, Potatoes and Rhubarb
Tomatoes, potatoes and rhubarb contain oxalates, which trigger abnormalities with the nervous system, kidneys and digestive tract. Especially toxic are green tomatoes, green potatoes, potato skins, and tomato leaves and plants, can trigger tremors, seizure and heart arrhythimia, so tomatoes should never be given to dogs.
Cat FoodCat food is very high in fats and protein and when ingested by a dog, particularly in large amounts or on a regular basis, the cat food can cause a bout of potentially deadly pancreatitis. It should be noted that all high-fat foods – particularly ham and bacon - have the ability to trigger pancreatitis, therefore pet owners should also use caution when offering table scraps that are high in fats.
AlcoholDogs cannot tolerate alcohol, even in small amounts. And the hops in beer are also potentially toxic to dogs. Alcohol ingestion by dogs can result in intoxication, liver failure, coma, seizures and death.
Nuts
Macadamia nuts and walnuts are toxic to dogs, and these foods can also trigger pancreatitis. Peanuts can trigger a deadly allergic reaction.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain toxins that will trigger numerous organ systems, including the kidneys, liver and brain. Nervous system abnormalities, seizure, coma, vomiting, and death can all result when a dog ingests mushrooms.
Other miscellaneous foods that are toxic to dogs include: raw eggs and egg whites, raw fish, nutmeg, salt, tobacco, trash items, persimmons, marijuana, yeast and dough containing yeast, liver, marijuana, hops, human iron supplements and xylitol, which is contained in chewing gum and candies.
Read more: http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/toxic_foods_for_dogs#ixzz0G...
According to Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, the following food-related items are among the most common poisonous foods for dogs.
ChocolateChocolate is toxic to dogs, though a toxic dose will vary depending on factors like whether the dog ate the chocolate on an empty stomach, if the dog is particularly sensitive to chocolate, and the type of chocolate, since dark chocolate is more toxic, whereas milk chocolate less so, and white chocolate must be consumed in extremely large quantities to cause a serious problem.
Theobromine is the toxic ingredient in chocolate. Theobromine serves to stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in rapid heart rate, seizures, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, panting and extremely fast pulse.
Grapes and Raisins
Grapes and raisins are toxic for dogs. Grapes and raisins (which are dried grapes) will trigger acute renal (kidney) failure. They kidneys act as filters for toxins in the dog’s body, therefore, when the kidneys are not functioning properly, toxins accumulate in the body and lead to death due to toxins. Urine production will also slow significantly or cease in cases of grape or raising toxicity in dogs, so this can suggest a very serious problem if observed in an animal who may have accessed grapes or raisins.
Onions and Garlic
Onions and garlic can trigger a form of anemia where the body’s red blood cells burst. This results in poor oxygen supply to the vital organs and tissues. When fed regularly in small doses, serious and potentially deadly nutritional deficiencies can also result. So dog owners should always check ingredients of prepared foods before offering these foods to pets. Baby food very often contains onion powder. So French onion soup and other food items containing onions and garlic should be crossed off the list of dog-safe foods.
AvocadoAvocado fruit, pits, leaves and the actual plant are all potentially poisonous to dogs, along with other pets like cats, mice, rats, birds, rabbits, horses, cattle and goats, among others. Avocados will trigger fluid accumulation in the lungs and chest, leading to difficulty breathing and death due to oxygen deprivation. Fluid accumulation can also occur in the heart, pancreas and abdomen.
Tomatoes, Potatoes and Rhubarb
Tomatoes, potatoes and rhubarb contain oxalates, which trigger abnormalities with the nervous system, kidneys and digestive tract. Especially toxic are green tomatoes, green potatoes, potato skins, and tomato leaves and plants, can trigger tremors, seizure and heart arrhythimia, so tomatoes should never be given to dogs.
Cat FoodCat food is very high in fats and protein and when ingested by a dog, particularly in large amounts or on a regular basis, the cat food can cause a bout of potentially deadly pancreatitis. It should be noted that all high-fat foods – particularly ham and bacon - have the ability to trigger pancreatitis, therefore pet owners should also use caution when offering table scraps that are high in fats.
AlcoholDogs cannot tolerate alcohol, even in small amounts. And the hops in beer are also potentially toxic to dogs. Alcohol ingestion by dogs can result in intoxication, liver failure, coma, seizures and death.
Nuts
Macadamia nuts and walnuts are toxic to dogs, and these foods can also trigger pancreatitis. Peanuts can trigger a deadly allergic reaction.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain toxins that will trigger numerous organ systems, including the kidneys, liver and brain. Nervous system abnormalities, seizure, coma, vomiting, and death can all result when a dog ingests mushrooms.
Other miscellaneous foods that are toxic to dogs include: raw eggs and egg whites, raw fish, nutmeg, salt, tobacco, trash items, persimmons, marijuana, yeast and dough containing yeast, liver, marijuana, hops, human iron supplements and xylitol, which is contained in chewing gum and candies.
Read more: http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/toxic_foods_for_dogs#ixzz0G...
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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Actually, IDOG has a list of things that are toxic to dogs that has been printed here on DK, which also contains non-food items. Here's the link:
http://idog.biz/Toxic.html
I think it's always wise to err on the side of caution, but the above list from Dr. Levine needs a bit of clarifying. Lots of times, people don't use common sense, and the public doesn't usually read things carefully, so I guess it's safer to just tell people something is dangerous, period. But we here in TFG are smarter than that, lol! Potatoes are fine for dogs, just not the raw, green ones. Small amounts of garlic are perfectly safe. Liver is great for dogs, I don't know why that's there at all. There is some controversy over whether or not small amounts of higher fat foods can bring on pancreatitis, we more or less debunked that myth last Thanksgiving. (Certainly, high-fat foods are not good for them, though.) -
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Permalink Reply by LuvMyAbby&Kaela on
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I didnt see liver listed anywhere ? Liver isnt a bad one.
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In the very last sentence, just before marijuana, lol!
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LOL! Marijuana? Bummer!
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Permalink Reply by Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles on
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My Jack has been eating the tomato's off the vine for 2 years and all 3 love spaghetti with the sauce. So I would question the tomatoes. The green ones and the plant, maybe.
Salt I would also question as all living creatures need a little salt in their diets, including dogs. Like Karen said, Liver or potatoes should not be on this list, either. I have doubts about the raw fish too as in the wild they would certainly eat one. Just my 2cents worth. -
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There is a problem with salmon and other fish from the NW Pacific, they get a deadly disease called "Salmon Poisoning" that will usually kill them. There was a post about it here awhile back, and I researched it; unfortunately, it's true.
Here's some info on Salmon Poisoning from VetMed:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientEd/salmon.aspx -
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That is the raw fish my dogs got into that gave him violent diahrea.
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Permalink Reply by fergie11 on
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Wow no wonder when I gave Fergie Salmon Milan from my resteraunt (Salmon covered with sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts) she got really bad diahrea. I'm glad she did so she could get this all cleared out. Many dog foods come in Salmon flavored - including TOTW. What's that about?
Also raw eggs - I've always been of told that a raw egg on there food is good for them, including the egg shells. In the wild they would eat a lot of raw eggs.
Green potatoes are toxic to people too. Are cooked ripe potatoes bad? Those are in commercial dog food and I have been putting that in my homemade mixture also. Usually though i use sweet potatoes if i remember to buy them. -
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Salmon is great for dogs, just not raw. There is a fatal disease called Salmon Poisoning that they get from eating raw fish from the Pacific NW...I put a link to it above. Jack eats tons of salmon, it's very good for their coats.
Cooked potatoes are perfectly fine. Sweet potatoes are more nutritious and have a lower starch content than white, but cooked white potatoes are perfectly fine, too, in moderation.
Raw eggs are supposed to be okay, a lot of people do give them, but a lot of people give nothing but raw food, period. They claim the dog's stomach acid will kill any bacteria in the raw food, but I'm not so sure about that. The ground raw egg shells are fine, but the egg itself, I don't know. I personally wouldn't chance it. If the food is cooked anyway, the eggs will be, too. -
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Actually I add the eggs at the end after the cooked protein is in there. I'm going to change that and just scramble up the eggs before I add that -- Just to be on the safe side.
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Permalink Reply by Joy Williams on
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Karen, you say cooked potatoes are fine. What about raw potatoes? And the peel? My dogs love it when I peel potatoes. They come and sit right by the sink and wait for some that may fall on the floor....(accidentally on purpose...!)
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Raw potatoes are fine, but you have to be sure that there is absolutely no green on them...the green part is toxic to dogs. For that reason, the peels are iffy, since the area right under the peel is where they are usually green, and if you don't peel them you can't see it. If you can see that there is definitely no green anywhere on the peels, I guess that's okay.
My last dog, a poodle, had a lot of digestive problems at the end of her life, and had to go on a full human quality diet. The only treats she could have were fruits & veggies. Raw potatoes were recommended by her vet, with the above cautions. -
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