Your Dog and Toxic Foods

When it comes to food, many dogs are beggars. We love to treat our furry friends with a taste off our plate sometimes. Although, not every food is acceptable for your pup to consume. In fact, some foods are even deadly when gulped down by canine companions. Before you share some table scraps to your buddy, be aware of foods that are toxic to pets.

Chocolate: While chocolate is a human favorite, it can be deadly to dogs. Theobromine is a natural stimulant found in cocoa beans that increases urination and influences the nervous system and heart muscle. Enough chocolate will cause your poor pooch to go into epileptic seizures, and can be fatal. If chocolate is accidently enjoyed by your pup (even white chocolate), contact your veterinarian immediately.

Onions/Garlic: There is a chemical known as thiosulphate lurking in onions and garlic that may not be dangerous to humans, but it can generate anemia within dogs. A large amount of these vegetables could even cause fatality to unsuspecting canines. All forms of these invigorating delights should be kept away from hungry hounds – that includes onion rings, onion/garlic seasonings, and even onion/garlic dips. It doesn’t matter if the onion or garlic is raw, cooked, fresh, or powdered form; the thiosulphate can still be found and is highly toxic. Thiosulphate is even present in chives, so be sure to keep your spices stored safely away.

Macadamia Nuts: It is said that the high phosphorus content found in these nuts causes dogs to experience bladder stones, weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia. Even though macadamia nuts are not fatal to dogs, they will cause your furry friend much pain and suffering.

When spoiling your pooch’s taste buds, stick to delicious dog treats!