What foods are bad for dogs?

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.

chocolate~ it can be fatal sometimes it has theoborine wich dogs cant digest like us humans can. . . . . .

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 know the top 6 things you DO NOT WANT TO FEED YOUR DOG (there not in order) 1.MILK- a few occasional laps from your cereal bowl is ok, but some dogs ccant digest it right 2.ONIONS-use in small quantities,some dogs can have severe anemic reactions in dogs 3.REAL BONES-for some dogs this can cause problems,like internal bleeding vomiting diarrhea, and constipation.

4.RAW MEAT-this is true for dogs and humans be careful of tape worms and bacterias like salmonilla.

5.SUSHI-its ok to give your dog cooked fish but not raw because sushihas an enzym in it that destroys the vitamin thiamine or b1,fortunatly cooking it destroys this enzyme. 6.CHOCOLATE-As little as 3 oz of baking chocolate can kill a 25 pound dog. CHOCOLATE IS AN ABSOLUTE NONO

bad stuff for dogs!!

peanuts beer chicken bones steak bones raisins grapes

Why do so many dog “experts” disagree about what is good and bad for a dogs diet. Who is one to believe? I have had hardy dogs my entire life; from cross-breads to Labs. We gave them dog food and table scrapes; especially when camping. Never had a problem, and the dogs lived healthy, happy lives. Now we have a Beagle and a Jack Russell and it seems that everything just short of boiled meats, or raw meats and rice is bad for doggie. What happened to dogs in the last 5 to 10 years that makes them so fragile?

chocolate is seriously bad for dogs, like toxic. also, chewing bones is horrible for their teeth, they can also choke on the pieces, especially cooked ones.

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.

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

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.

I have a mini poodle mix 17-1/2 yrs 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!

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.

WHAT FOS ARE BAD FOR DOGS

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 failure to the kidneys Bones - they could damage the digestive system Onions - may burn dogs lungs Mushrooms - could stop blood from flowing *Coffee/cocoa - can cause your dog to have seizures

• Macadamia nuts - very much like poison to dogs

HOPE THIS HELPED!

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, alot of people have started making their own dog food and treats. This might or might not be a solution for you.

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

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.

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

no chocolate, or onions : )

everyone pretty much named everything.

one other thing that I was always told to not give dogs that ranks right up there with chocolate, is potato chips

CHOCLATE! CHOCLATE IS ACID TO A DOG!

     KEEP THAT IN MIND!

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

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

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

there is nothing bad for dogs they are just like humans

Chocolate!

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

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

no Chocolate at all!!!