Foods You Should never feed your dog
If you are making your own dog food, feeding your dog table scraps, composting food waste where your dog has access to it, you need to see this list of foods you should never feed your dog.
If your dog eats one of these foods by accident they could get very sick, die, or develop major health issues.
You may have fed your dog some of these foods and your dog didn't get sick, the reason may be attributed to the facts of your dogs health at the time it ate it, how much was eaten, and because some of these foods pose long term health problems which may not be noticed right away.
Many of the problems caused by these foods cause severe health problems when the dog gets older while others make your dog sick right away, usually within an hour or so.
See this list of things your dog should never eat below.
If your dog eats one of these foods by accident they could get very sick, die, or develop major health issues.
You may have fed your dog some of these foods and your dog didn't get sick, the reason may be attributed to the facts of your dogs health at the time it ate it, how much was eaten, and because some of these foods pose long term health problems which may not be noticed right away.
Many of the problems caused by these foods cause severe health problems when the dog gets older while others make your dog sick right away, usually within an hour or so.
See this list of things your dog should never eat below.
Dogs make up 70–80% of all animal poisoning cases (Gupta, 2007). "Some food may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death in pets. Knowing what agents have the potential to be involved in serious toxicoses should allow veterinarians to better educate their clients on means of preventing animal poisonings through the appropriate use of household products and the removal of potential hazards from the animals' environments" (1). See more below.
List of Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog
A dog's metabolism is much different than a humans meaning they process their food differently. This list of foods are just some of the most dangerous one's you should never feed your dog.
Chocolate or anything containing Methylxanthines (see more about this below)
Caffeine
Grapes
Raisins
Onions
Garlic
Avocado
Alcohol
Nuts
Candy or chewing gum containing xylitol
Hops
Milk or dairy products-Most dogs cannot drink milk or eat dairy products as it causes extreme intestinal problems due to an inability to properly digest it while other dogs can tolerate a small amount of milk and dairy products. Without lactase, a dog cannot digest dairy products and will usually result in acute intestinal symptoms due to their inability to digest milk which is known as lactose intolerance (the same kind many humans suffer from). If your dog gets gas or loose stools after drinking milk or dairy products they are most likely suffering from lactose intolerance (Dog Food Advisor, 2018).
Raw Eggs-Feeding your dog raw eggs can prevent your dogs body from producing fats, glucose, and amino acid because they cannot digest raw eggs properly. Feeding raw eggs also causes reduced energy levels.
Chocolate or anything containing Methylxanthines (see more about this below)
Caffeine
Grapes
Raisins
Onions
Garlic
Avocado
Alcohol
Nuts
Candy or chewing gum containing xylitol
Hops
Milk or dairy products-Most dogs cannot drink milk or eat dairy products as it causes extreme intestinal problems due to an inability to properly digest it while other dogs can tolerate a small amount of milk and dairy products. Without lactase, a dog cannot digest dairy products and will usually result in acute intestinal symptoms due to their inability to digest milk which is known as lactose intolerance (the same kind many humans suffer from). If your dog gets gas or loose stools after drinking milk or dairy products they are most likely suffering from lactose intolerance (Dog Food Advisor, 2018).
Raw Eggs-Feeding your dog raw eggs can prevent your dogs body from producing fats, glucose, and amino acid because they cannot digest raw eggs properly. Feeding raw eggs also causes reduced energy levels.
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Why you should never feed your dog chocolate, caffeine, or methylxanthines
The National Institute of Health-"Chocolate, Caffeine or Methylxanthines-"Chocolate is derived from the roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao and its toxic principles are the methylxanthines theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine) and caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine). Theobromine is also found in tea, cola beverages, and some other foods.
Chocolate toxicoses occur especially at holidays: Valentine's day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas and may result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and CNS dysfunction (Stidworthy et al., 1997; Beasley, 1999)". Chocolate is toxic to all species, especially to smaller 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. Contributing factors include indiscriminate eating habits and readily available sources of chocolate. Deaths have also been reported in livestock fed cocoa byproducts and in animals consuming mulch from cocoa-bean hulls. Cocoa bean hulls or waste used as bedding for animals has caused toxicosis primarily in horses. Third most prevalent poisoning from these agents is a result of caffeine tablets ingested by dogs or hype race horses (tablets often contain 100 mg each). Theophylline tablets or elixirs are also used as human or veterinary medication. The most important toxic component of chocolate – the methylxanthine alkaloid theobromine is present in variable concentrations dependent on the quality of the chocolate – the darker or richer in cocoa solids the more dangerous the preparation. Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms (Sutton, 1981). Table 1 shows the total methylxanthine concentration in chocolate. Studies show "Clinical signs of chocolate toxicosis usually occur within 6–12 hr of ingestion. Initial signs may include polydipsia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, and restlessness. Signs may progress to hyperactivity, polyuria, ataxia, rigidity, tremors, and seizures. Tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, tachypnea, cyanosis, hypertension, hyperthermia, bradycardia, hypotension, or coma may occur. Hypokalemia may occur late in the course of the toxicosis, contributing to cardiac dysfunction. Death is generally due to cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthermia, or respiratory failure. The high fat content of chocolate products may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible animals. (Merck Veterinary Manual).
Chocolate toxicoses occur especially at holidays: Valentine's day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas and may result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and CNS dysfunction (Stidworthy et al., 1997; Beasley, 1999)". Chocolate is toxic to all species, especially to smaller 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. Contributing factors include indiscriminate eating habits and readily available sources of chocolate. Deaths have also been reported in livestock fed cocoa byproducts and in animals consuming mulch from cocoa-bean hulls. Cocoa bean hulls or waste used as bedding for animals has caused toxicosis primarily in horses. Third most prevalent poisoning from these agents is a result of caffeine tablets ingested by dogs or hype race horses (tablets often contain 100 mg each). Theophylline tablets or elixirs are also used as human or veterinary medication. The most important toxic component of chocolate – the methylxanthine alkaloid theobromine is present in variable concentrations dependent on the quality of the chocolate – the darker or richer in cocoa solids the more dangerous the preparation. Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms (Sutton, 1981). Table 1 shows the total methylxanthine concentration in chocolate. Studies show "Clinical signs of chocolate toxicosis usually occur within 6–12 hr of ingestion. Initial signs may include polydipsia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, and restlessness. Signs may progress to hyperactivity, polyuria, ataxia, rigidity, tremors, and seizures. Tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, tachypnea, cyanosis, hypertension, hyperthermia, bradycardia, hypotension, or coma may occur. Hypokalemia may occur late in the course of the toxicosis, contributing to cardiac dysfunction. Death is generally due to cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthermia, or respiratory failure. The high fat content of chocolate products may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible animals. (Merck Veterinary Manual).
See What to Do If Your Dog has Been Poisoned
Keep insect sprays and rodent poisons away from your dog at all times. Rodent poisons are a leading cause of dog poisonings. If you suspect your dog has been poisoned call poison control and do these things right away. Go to What to do if your dog has been poisoned
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References:
1. Kovalkovičová, N., Šutiaková, I., Pistl, J., & Šutiak, V. (2009). Some food toxic for pets. Interdisciplinary Toxicology, 2(3). doi:10.2478/v10102-009-0012-4
2.Chocolate - Toxicology - Veterinary Manual. (2018). Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/chocolate
3. Milk and Dairy Products — Are They Safe for Your Dog?. (2018). Dog Food Advisor. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-feeding-tips/dogs-milk-dairy-products/
4. 25 Harmful Foods Your Puppy Shouldn’t Eat. (2018). YouTube. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1KPNGVedug
1. Kovalkovičová, N., Šutiaková, I., Pistl, J., & Šutiak, V. (2009). Some food toxic for pets. Interdisciplinary Toxicology, 2(3). doi:10.2478/v10102-009-0012-4
2.Chocolate - Toxicology - Veterinary Manual. (2018). Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/chocolate
3. Milk and Dairy Products — Are They Safe for Your Dog?. (2018). Dog Food Advisor. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-feeding-tips/dogs-milk-dairy-products/
4. 25 Harmful Foods Your Puppy Shouldn’t Eat. (2018). YouTube. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1KPNGVedug