What foods are bad for dogs?

What foods are bad for dogs??? my dog is a mini poodle and he is 16 and he likes to eat what I eat,, but what is bad for him???

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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog:

- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Garlic
- Products sweetened with xylitol

Warm Weather Hazards
- Animal toxins—toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions
- Blue-green algae in ponds
- Citronella candles
- Cocoa mulch
- Compost piles Fertilizers
- Flea products
- Outdoor plants and plant bulbs
- Swimming-pool treatment supplies
- Fly baits containing methomyl
- Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde

Medications
Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills

Cold Weather Hazards
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait

Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc)

Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments

Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry

I have 2 English Springer Spaniels and we do watch what we give them in the way of food and treats. You may want to check with your veterinarian on the best feeding and care of your particular breed of dog.
I do know that you are not supposed to feed tomatoes, chocolate, onions to a dog.
In light of the recent dogfood scare, a lot of people have started making their own dog food and treats. This might or might not be a solution for you.

I learned the most important foods to not allow my dog to have are chocolate, onions, and tomatoes. My dog loves the table scraps, though. She loves the weekends because I always grill juicy steaks or beef ribs and she knows later on she is going to get a flavorful bone to chew on. I have never given her spoiled food and now I know a bunch of other foods not to give her thanks to amblessed. She has played with fabric softner sheets before. Not anymore! I kind of like my dog and I would like for her to be around for a while. Your question 0134, helped me, too.

amblessed has provided a great deal of useful information in the post above.

However, as a pet owner of 2 English Springer Spaniels and 3 cats, I must disagree with regard to the use of garlic. If garlic was an issue with pets, then the product of Brewers Yeast with Garlic (FourPaws) would have been pulled off the market a long time ago. Also, you will find "garlic" as an ingredient on many packages and brands of dog food.

I recently started my dogs on the 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder in their breakfast every morning and I give them a couple of the Brewers Yeast tablets over the course of the day.

Let me just say that their flea problem is pretty much nil!!

Yes, you will find that your animals have a bit of garlic breath, but for the love and comfort of your animals, that is no major issue.

I think everyone covered it. But I heard Grapes are bad for them too

And do not feed them broccoli either.

You are safe with carrot sticks and celery sticks. My dogs love the carrot sticks, I usually slice them up into bite size pieces for them and oh what a treat!!

Here is a very useful site that I found some time ago and do reference it from time to time.
You will notice that "garlic" is used in several recipes.
http://www.chicagocanine.com/dogrecipes.htm

I have a mini poodle mix 17-1/2 years old and she won't eat dog food. The Vet told me
that white rice and boiled hamburger is ok for her- lean chicken too (no skin)
I buy a rotisserie chicken once a week and cut it up and mix it with white rice!
She loves it!

no Chocolate at all!!!

Just don't give him/her chocolate or Onions! But grass are useful.

I have one small puppy aswell, and I know from past dogs, that chocolate is bad for them, pork, or fatty meats and onions, ( but who would feed an onion to their dog? lol)
I also know that dogs like to eat smelling things, like pouporii, but thats really bad for them!

hope it helps gemma x

Here is a link with a list of foods that are toxic to dogs:
http://www.risingwoods.org/OURFAMILY/THEDOGS/knowntoxicfoodsfordogs.htm

there is nothing bad for dogs they are just like humans

These are some foods you should not give your dogs.
*Chocolate - can kill your dog
*pork/ham - although you may think they are good but you should avoid them.
*Grapes - the could damage your dog and give fallure to the kidneys
*Bones - they could damage the digestive system
*Onions - may burn dogs tung
*Mushrooms - could stop blood from flowing
*Coffee/cocoa - can cause your dog to have seziurs
HOPE THIS HELPED!

AMBLESSED hit the nail on the head! These foods can cause siezures and kidney failure even with a VERY SMALL AMOUNT. By very small I mean even less than an OUNCE! Just because Fido will eat it doesnt mean its good for him! Also, the smaller the dog, the smaller amount they will have to eat before they get sick, have chronic health problems, and the less it will take to kill them!

I totally disagree with chickengirl, dogs are NOT like humans. I truly hope you dont have any!

If you're serious about dogs nutrition, do some research on pet food vs raw meat diet. Most vets push the pet food products they carry onsite because they have a contract with said companies. And whats more, most of the pet nutrition books used by vets are written by pet food industry.

I have my 2 jack russells on the raw meat diet and talk about happy puppies! Oh, do not feed cooked bones!! These are brittle and they can choke on them.

chocolate and real bones and some other stuff maybe but you better google it if you want all the information

Q. Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?

A. Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Q. Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?

A. Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

I also suggest getting an allergy test for your dog
they tell you what your animal is allergic to
so you don't feed them food that will make them sick
it usually cost around $150

steak bones, ham bones any kind of bones are bad for your dog. I just took my dog to vet because she was throwing up blood. Never again will I give my dogs steak bones or any other bones that they shouldn't be eating. I will stick to the raw hides.

wow. Our dog eats a lot. A couple of years ago, my mum got her a happy meal. She eats about the same food as us. Oh well