Dangerous Foods For Dogs:
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| FOOD/BEVERAGE Toxic Substance | SYMPTOMS | TOXIC DOSE |
|---|---|---|
| ALCOHOL ethanol | alcohol on breath, behavioral changes, staggering, slower respiration, increased urination, cardiac arrest, death | small amt, esp. for small dogs |
| ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER (Xylitol) rapid blood sugar drop | lethargy, vomiting, losing coordination | unknown More information |
| AVOCADOS (all parts) persin | diarrhea, vomiting, fluid in heart | possibly small amount |
| BAKING CHOCOLATE/ COCOA POWDER (10 x more potent than milk chocolate) theobromine and caffeine | hyperactivity, thirst, heart arrhythmias, seizures, coma | 1 to 4 oz per 20 lbs of dog or 60gm to 120gm per 10 kg of dog |
| BAKING POWDER/ BAKING SODA sodium bicarbonate and other leavening agents | congestive heart failure, muscle spasms | large amounts |
| BREAD DOUGH/YEAST fermenting yeast produces gas and alcohol | gassy, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, lethargy, depression, bloat | unknown but guessing 1/4 to 1/2 cup per 10 lbs of dog |
| COFFEE/TEA/SODAS caffeine | see Chocolate | unknown, but there's no reason to give a dog any of these |
| COLD CUTS (e.g. bologna) excess salt, sugar, preservatives leading to hypertension, diabetes | given on a frequent basis | |
| COOKED BONES intestinal puncture or blockage | severe pain, vomiting | any size sharp piece |
| CORN COBS/POPCORN intestinal blockage | severe pain, vomiting | one inch of corn cob, unknown on popcorn |
| COW HOOVES/ RAWHIDE CHEWS choking | difficulty breathing, hacking | any size piece |
| EGGS, RAW avitin salmonella | dulling of coat | daily amounts lead to problems with coat and increase risk of salmonella poisoning |
| FRIED/HIGH FAT FOODS INCL. DAIRY causes pancreatitis | sudden violent vomiting, maybe diarrhea, hunching due to abdominal pain - often need IV & antibiotic treatment | one time medium amount or cumulative, esp certain smaller breeds |
| FRUIT PITS/SEEDS cyanide | difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, hyperventilation, shock | large amounts |
| GRAPES/RAISINS | kidney failure | large amounts-over 9 oz |
| MACADAMIA NUTS | weakness or paralysis in hind legs-recover within a day or two | 1 oz per 20 lbs of dog |
| MUSHROOMS wild or backyard | severe vomiting, seizures, death | a very small amount |
| NUTMEG | tremors, seizures, death | large amount |
| ONION/ONION POWDER/ GARLIC/CHIVES (less toxic) thiosulphate-causes hemolytic anemia | vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, red pigment in urine | 1 small onion (600-800g) per 10 lbs of dog eaten at a single meal, 1 tbsp onion or 1 tsp garlic daily |
| PORK PRODUCTS INCLUDING BACON AND HOT DOGS | Some dogs have a very hard time with even small amounts. ******* We almost lost Comet to this. The bill was $1,000 for 22 hours of therapy. Luckily he only needed one day's worth... | Acute pancreatitis is usually the result. The severe form can include hemorraghing. This always requires IV therapy to save your dog's life. Middle aged dogs are more susceptible. See ** below. |
| SPOILED OR MOLDY FOOD | diarrhea, vomiting, shock | any amount can be toxic |
| SUGAR/CORN SYRUP can cause diabetes | increased thirst, frequent urination | cumulative over time |
| TOBACCO | drooling, muscle weakness, vomiting, coma | small amount |
| TOMATOES (mostly leaves & stems or green tomatoes) | tremors, arrhythmias | unknown |
Sources for the above included:
**Canine Pancreatitis (Swiftwater Farms)
Dangerous Foods Are They Harmful To Your Cat? (Pet Place)
Dangerous Foods For Dogs (All About Shitzus)
Human Foods That Poison Pets (Petalia)
Avoid Foods Dangerous For Your Dog (Wikihow)
