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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:
**http://www.swiftwaterfarms.com/swiftwater/p21Pancreatitis.htm
http://www.petplace.com/cats/dangerous-foods-are-they-harmful-to-your-cat/page1.aspx
http://allaboutshitzus.blogspot.com/2007/04/dangerous-food-for-dogs.html
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Dogs&story_no=257
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Foods-Dangerous-for-Your-Dog
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