Hey Dog Lovers,
Today I share the Toxic Food Guide with you all. Please take note to take care of your fur babies.
Alcohol- rapidly absorb into the bloodstream in pets and affects them quickly
Can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar, blood pressure and respiratory failure (watch out for desserts containing alcohol as well)
Caffeine- can affect the heart, stomach, intestines, and nervous system
Symptoms: restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination, excessive panting, increased heart rate and blood pressure levels and seizures.
Chocolate – the darker and richer the chocolate is the higher risk of toxicity.
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, urination, hyperactivity, heart arrhythmias, tremors and seizures.
Fatty Foods – cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Pancreatitis often follows the ingestion on fatty meals in dogs.
Breeds more susceptible: Mini Schnauzers, Shetland sheepdogs and Yorkshire terriers
Fat Trimmings and Bones – fat trimmings from cooked or raw meat can cause pancreatitis they can also choke on the bones and cause an obstruction or laceration.
Fruit Toxins- problems with persimmons, peaches, and plums are seeds and pits. The seed can cause inflammation of the small intestine in dogs, also intestinal obstruction.
If the dog eats plum pits which contain cyanide which is poisonous
Milk and Dairy Products- milk based products can cause diarrhea and other digestive issues because adult dogs are deficient in lactase necessary for milk digestion
Mushrooms- wild mushrooms are dangerous as they contain toxins that will trigger numerous organ systems, including kidney, liver and brain.
Nervous system abnormalities: seizures, coma, vomiting, and death
Nutmeg- Scent is very attractive with dogs. High levels are fatal and signs include tremors, seizures and nervous system abnormalities
Nuts- Almonds, non-moldy walnuts and pistachios can cause an upset stomach or an obstruction of your dogs throat and or internal tract; macadamia nuts and moldy walnuts can cause toxic poisonings; Moldy Walnuts contain toxic chemical product by fungi which cause seizures or neurological signs: lethargy, vomiting, and loss of muscle control
Onions and Garlic- onions contain an ingredient called thiosulphate which is toxic to cats and dogs. The ingestion of onion can cause a condition called hemolytic anemia (damage to the red blood cells, causing the red blood cells circulating through their body to burst)
Raw Eggs- Dog can get food poisoning from bacteria like salmonella or e.coli.
Excessive consumption of raw eggs may result in biotin deficiency that can cause skin problems and affect your dogs coat. Feed them cooked eggs is a safer bet.
Raw Meat and Fish- can contain bacteria that causes food poisoning. Some fish (salmon, trout, shad sturgeon) can contain a parasite that causes “fish disease” if not treated in 2 weeks it can be fatal. Just cook the fish first and then they can have it.
Rhubarb – contains oxalates which trigger abnormalities with the nervous system, kidneys, and digestive tract.
Commonly used in recipes for pies, jams, jellies, sauces and juices
Salt- pets often experience salt toxicity as a result of eating household play dough, swallowing too much ocean salt water or ingesting paint balls. Can be severe and result in seizures and bran swelling.
Xylitol- sugar substitute commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, sugarless gum, multi-vitamins, baked goods, candies. Recommend for people with diabetes. It causes a rapid release of insulin in dogs resulting n hypoglycemia (vomiting, weakness, seizures, liver failure)
Yeast Dough- unbaked dough that contains yeast can expand in your pets stomach or intestines. It released gases resulting in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even life threatening bloat and a twisted stomach. Some also contain alcohol which contribute to lethargy and alcohol toxicity.
Thank you for reading dog lovers!
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