Dogs are strange creatures, inspired by food and pushed to be part of the family pack. It’s natural that they want to eat what you’re eating—or that they’ll be desiring to do something they shouldn’t, like climbing onto the kitchen counter in search of something delicious. Accidents happen. You turn your back for one second, and that’s plenty of time for your furry pet to eat something they shouldn’t. Some human foods provoke toxicity in dogs or can harm them in other ways, which is why it’s crucial to observe your furry puppy as much as possible.
Here’s a list of typical foods or medications that your dog should not consume.
Animal Bones
Cooked animal bones can crack or cause a stoppage in your dog’s digestive tract, causing inner damages that require surgery to fix. Even raw bones can be harmful if they become too small, specifically if your dog chews and eats them. It’s best to give your dog treats and chews.
Onions, Garlic, And Chives
At best, your dog could suffer gastrointestinal irritation after swallowing these vegetables and spices. At most destructive, they could cause red blood cell damage and anemia. If you grow these plants in your backyard grassland, make sure they’re out of your furry puppy’s reach, and throw away garlic peels and onion scraps in a way that your dog can’t find them. Eating these in large amounts calls for a veterinary visit.
Grapes And Raisins
These fruits are tasty snacks for humans, but they contain a toxic substance that can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Chocolate
Some milk chocolate possibly causes gastrointestinal discomfort, real chocolate, like dark chocolate, baking chocolate, semisweet chocolate chips, and more, includes methylxanthines discovered in cacao seeds. Methylxanthines eaten by dogs can cause vomiting and diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, hyperactivity, seizures, tremors, and death.
Coffee
Coffee, like chocolate, includes methylxanthines and should never be provided to your pet. The caffeine in coffee also can be dangerous.
Coconut
In small amounts, coconut-based products aren’t likely to hurt your pet, but they can provoke tummy upset and diarrhea, all of which are very irritated. Coconut water includes a lot of potassium, so you should never offer it to your furry pet.
Alcohol
Alcoholic liquors of any kind can provoke reduced coordination, central nervous system sadness, problem breathing, abnormal blood acidity, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, and death. Call your veterinarian if you doubt your pet has consumed alcohol.
Corn On The Cob
While not toxic to dogs, there is various danger that comes with corn on the cob. Should your furry pet consume the cob, it could suffer from snag or blockage. Both will require quick veterinary care and maybe surgery to avoid breaks in the digestive tract.
Marijuana
Because puppies have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains than humans do, the effects of cannabis are more surprising and harmful when compared to humans. If your dog has swallowed cannabis products, reach your vet right away for advice.
Yeast
Raw yeast dough can resume rising inside your pet’s digestive system, causing gas to accumulate and lead to a state called bloat. Bloat can also cause a twist of the gastrointestinal tract and become life-endangering trouble. The ethanol in yeast also functions as a type of alcohol in your furry pet.
Human Medications
Human and animal medications are prepared differently, and some human medications can cause serious health problems in your furry pet. Always talk to your veterinarian before offering your pet medicine of any kind.
- Note that this isn’t a complete list. Many other human foods or environmental things can be harmful or poisonous to dogs. Always talk to petcare experts before offering your pets any “human food” or medications.
