dog owners

[Kate]

This morning I came across this website that had a list of things that are toxic to dogs, and I thought I should share with everyone since you don't hear these things that often.


~Alcohol

No sharing your beer or gin and tonic with your dog. Alcohol is toxic to dogs. It can cause, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, tremors and depression of the central nervous system . It can also cause death.


~Avocado

Avocados can cause tummy pains and upsets including vomiting and diarrhea.


~Chocolate

Your dog should never eat chocolate. Chocolate contains a stimulant diuretic called theobromine which affects the central nervous system and cardio vascular of the dog. If you believe your dog has eaten chocolate you must seek veterinary advice immediately as ingestion of chocolate can cause death. Cooking chocolate contains the most theobromine followed by dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate.

Take all precautions and ensure that you do not leave chocolate lying around. Dogs love the taste of it.

Symptoms of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity muscle tremors, increased urination and increased heart rate.


~Coffee and Tea

Caffeine affects the central nervous system and the heart. Symptoms of caffeine poisoning can include vomiting, a racing heart and in severe cases, death.


~Fat Trimmings from Ham and other meats

Never give your dog fat trimmings from meat and especially from ham as high fat consumption could lead to a bout of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can range in severity from mild to life threatening. Turkey skin is also high in fat content.

Vets see an increase in pancreatitis over holiday seasons.


~Grapes Raisins and Sultanas

Grapes and the dried variety of grapes including raisins and sultanas can cause kidney damage.


~Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts have been known to cause tremors & muscle weakness in dogs


~Milk and Dairy Products

It has been reported that as many as 50% of dogs are lactose intolerant. Many dog's digestive systems do not handle milk or dairy products well. The usual symptom is severe diarrhea.


~Onions and Garlic

Onions and garlic contain a substance called thiosulphate. Dogs can develop Haemolytic Anaemia which causes destruction of the red blood cells.


~Potatoes which are green or the potato sprouts

These contain solanine glycosides which can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, nervous system stimulation, depression, trembling, paralysis & cardiac arrest.


~Salty Foods

Avoid giving your dog too much salt. Too much is not good for us and it's not good for them.





In the United States ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435

[deetz]

no wonder my puppy died after eating my easter candy, hmm il remember this stuff

[99PreludeSh]

Nice post Kate thanks!

[teg_timmyc]

damn if everyone goes by these rules...dogs would have a better diet than me, and i would have to buy a real garbage disposal!

[ImAJandILikeToSuckMenOffForMoney]

Wow I never knew alcohol could do that to a dog. My uncle has been giving his dogs a full bottle of beer ever ssince they were pups and there 2 and now. Hmmm I will talk to him about this thanks Kate.

[Reverend]

~Alcohol

No sharing your beer or gin and tonic with your dog. Alcohol is toxic to dogs. It can cause, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, tremors and depression of the central nervous system . It can also cause death.

That's ironic, my dog's names are Jinn & Tonic.

[Jar Jar Binks]

~Alcohol
Alcohol is toxic to dogs. It can cause, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, tremors and depression of the central nervous system . It can also cause death.

same thing happens to me lol :tard:

[SlowOne.5]

hmmm...and ppl wonder why i scream at them to never give my dog ppl food or alcohol.

in all my life, my family and i have NEVER given our dogs ppl food. only 2 raw eggs a month mixed into the food to help the coat.

correction: chris(00civicEX) gave Sydney buns bc mommy forgot her doggie food. as i expected, she got sicker than hell.

[Jar Jar Binks]

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correction: chris(00civicEX) gave Sydney buns bc mommy forgot her doggie food. as i expected, she got sicker than hell.

you told me to give Syd buns cause your poor doggie was starvin!!!!!

and Syd LOVES buns hahahaha

[SlowOne.5]

you told me to give Syd buns cause your poor doggie was starvin!!!!!

and Syd LOVES buns hahahaha

i didn't WANNA though. the bread was better than anything else you had. the poor girl hadn't eaten since the day b4. i even had her bag of food sitting on the counter to take w/ us. :doh: