Human Food that Dogs Cant

Eat

Food and Products that

Should be Avoided for Dogs

List of Harmful Food Products for

Dog is Long
There are a variety of food items that
human prefer for taste and health
benefits.

But there are variety of food items

belonging to that category which can be
potentially risky for dogs if ever given to
them.

 This list varies from variety of

vegetables, to various fruits.
Also includes various products
containing chemicals that are toxic
and poison for dogs.
There are also many spices and herbs
which should be avoided to be given
to dogs.
Here is a knowledge of such harmful
food products and their effects on
dogs in brief.

List of Few Known Harmful Food products

1. Vegetables of
Allium Family such
Onion and garlic.
2. Green tomatoes
and potatoes,
rhubarb.
3. Avocados.
4. Grapes and raisins.
5. Pits of fruits such
as apple, peach
and plum.
6. Persimmon.
7. Nuts such as
walnut, pistachios

9. Raw meat and raw

fish.
10. Raw eggs.
11. High fat meat and cat
food.
12. Export meat from
China and Australia.
13. Caffeine containing
beverages.
14. Ethanol containing
beverages and products.
15. Ingredients such as
xylitol and baking soda.
16. Spices such as

Vegetables That Should Be

Avoided
1.Onion, Garlic and veggies from Allium
family.
Contain harmful chemicals for dogs such as
thiosulfates and sulfides.
These chemicals cause formation of Heinz
bodies inside the blood circulation system,
damaging hemoglobin and form waste lump
that can damage oxygen circulation in blood.
The symptoms may arise 36-72 hours after
ingestion.
Constant feeding of such food can result in
serious health condition in future.

 Symptoms vary with time, they depend on the

amount ingested.
Common symptoms being vomiting and diarrhea and
if left untreated, it can result in rise of many other
diseases which can be harmful for dogs health.

2. Tomatoes (unripe), green and raw potatoes,

Rhubarb.
These vegetables contain toxic chemical known as
solanine and atropine.
These vegetables also contain oxalates that can be
extremely harmful for dogs health and can cause
serious issues such as seizure, tremors and it may
also give rise to other nervous system disorders.

Other symptoms may include

vomiting
diarrhea
constipation along with tremors, seizures
heart arrhythmias
paralysis and it has even resulted in
death in past cases where ingestion
amount was high.

Fruits That Should be Avoided

1. Avocados
. Avocados contain persin, a toxic for pets.
. Persin causes fluid accumulation in
abdomen, chest and heart.
. Though rich source of fats, this fruit can
cause breathing problems, vomiting,
diarrhea.
. At times pancreatitis and it has also
been seen as a post necrotic reason for
dog death.

2. Grapes and raisins

They contain mycotoxin, a known toxic and
potential threat for dog and cats health.
Quantity larger than 3gm/kg bodyweight of dog
can be harmful and life risking for dogs.
The symptoms start exhibiting within 24 hours.
Primary symptoms being vomiting and diarrhea
follow with dehydration and loss of appetite.
This also results in damage to vital organs such as
kidney and result in hypercalcemic and
hyperphosphatemia.
Dog should be immediately taken to a vet in such a
case as life starts coming under threat within 24
hours and delaying more than 48 hours may result
in some bad happening with dog and his health.

3. Pit and seed of plum, peach and apples

(Fruits of Rose Family).
These pits contain cyanogenic glycosides and
amyglacin which give rise to cyanide
compound (mainly hydrogen cyanide) which
is poison for humans and dogs as well.
Toxicity depends more on the amount
ingested by dogs, and so does the symptoms.
Symptoms consist of seizure, drooling, excess
salivation, dilated pupils and also causes
enteritis in digestive system.
High amounts can be risky for dogs health.
Small quantities can be neglected, but pits
are however harmful for dogs.

4. Persimmon
Seed of this fruit is also harmful for dogs.
Though pit and seed of this fruit doesnt
contain cyanide forming compounds, but
still these seeds cause inflammation in
intestine giving rise to enteritis.
Diarrhea and hyperthermia and fever
condition is also observed.
This fruit may not effect dogs but it can be
extremely dangerous for dogs of small size
and breed.
This fruit is not life risking for dogs, but
may cause ill effects to health.

4. Nuts walnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts.

These nuts contain aflatoxin and high level
of phosphorus.
Dogs are more sensitive and may display
symptoms of toxicity.
It mainly effects the liver and kidneys of the
body.
Symptoms consist of loss of appetite,
vomiting, jaundice, dehydration, lethargy. In
cases of kidney related issues, urination
becomes painful and difficult as well.
In severe cases, dogs may face liver and
kidney failure and may meet their demise,
so proper medical attention is required.

5. Macadamia nuts
These nuts are also harmful for dogs
health, though dont contain any known
toxin.
Ill effects depends upon the amount
ingested.
Symptoms may appear within 10-24
hours.
Symptoms may include weakness,
lethargy, irregular movement and walk,
pain in body, muscle and swollen joints.
In many cases tremors and rised body
temperature is also noticed.

6. Meats and cat food

High fat meat can be harmful for dog and may
cause pancreatitis.
Cat food contain high amount of fat and protein
which can be harmful for your dogs if given in
regular basis and may give rise to serious health
condition.
Frequent eating of such may also give rise to
chronic pancreatitis and also results in obesity
and overweight.
Adult dogs and female dogs are more affected.
The symptoms may be or may not be visible until
the situation becomes serious and consist of
vomiting, diarrhea, loss in appetite, fever,
restlessness.

7. Raw meat and raw fish

Raw fish and raw meat such as salmon may
carry parasitic infection with them and may
cause dogs serious health problem.
Though not dangerous, it can be troublesome
for dogs health and may cause weakness,
appetite loss, swelling in lymph nodes.
Condition may become serious if left
untreated.
Fecal sample is taken for diagnosis of the
existence of this parasite within the body and
can be cured with normal medication, so
consulting a vet is the best idea.

8. Raw eggs
Raw eggs contain bacteria Salmonella or E.coli.
This bacteria prevents absorption of vitamin E inside body.
This may result in aging of dogs, poor skin and coat if raw eggs
are fed regularly to dogs.

9. Exported meat from China and Australia

Various meat products that are being exported commercially
from China and Australia are also being considered harmful for
dogs as there have been serious illness due to feeding of such
food.
Many cases have been recorded where dogs were seen suffering
from serious health condition after they were fed such food with
exported meat in them.
No offence to any commercial company, but this is for the care
and wellness of dogs, and one has to stay aware of such
commercial products along with those which can be harmful for
pets health.

9. Caffeine containing products.

Caffeine is a toxic chemical and damages dogs
health. It is present in coffee, tea and
chocolates.
Caffeine in larger quantity can be dangerous
for dogs, low consumption may not display any
symptoms, but accumulation of such toxic
inside body can be extremely harmful.
Symptoms may consist of restlessness,
hyperactivity, increased heart rate and
tremors.
Treatment should be provided in time or the
severe condition may result in damage to vital
organs such as heart, kidneys and liver and
may even result in death of dog.

10. Chocolates
Chocolates contain theobromide, toxic to dogs.
It the vital organs of dogs body such as heart,
kidney, brain and liver and may damage these
organs as well.
This also gives rise to serious health condition in
future if left untreated or if the accumulation of
this chemical becomes excess enough to cause
harm to health.
Various symptoms consist of hyperactivity,
tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, improper
physical movements.
This is a potentially harmful chemical and may
take the life of your pet away if treatment is not
provided on time.

11. Ethanol containing products.

Many pet owners are seen feeding their dog
alcohol and ethanol containing beverages for
fun!
Ethanol is highly toxic and extremely reactive in
dogs. Even small doses can be extremely lethal.
Ethanol is also present in various other products
such as dyes, perfumes and also in raw yeast,
thus these should be avoided and kept away
from dogs reach.
Symptoms of ethanol toxicity consist of
depression, weakness, irregular movements.
Serious outcomes may consist of extreme fever,
liver failure, seizure, coma and even death if
medication is not provided.

Spices and ingredients.

Various ingredients such as baking powder, salt, nutmegs
and other ingredients found in food products such as xylitol
are considered harmful for dogs health.
12. Xylitol is toxic to dogs, found as a additive sugar free
sweetener in many food products, mainly found in gums
and candies.
Even 3 to 4 piece of gums can be dangerous for your dog
and he/she may exhibit sign of toxicity within 1 to 2 hours
of ingestion.
Symptoms may consist of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration,
with rapid decrease in blood sugar level.
In severe cases, it may also result in hypoglycemia, liver
dam age and failure.
Dog will meet its demise if the toxicity is left untreated, and
this situation may arise within 3 to 4 days of ingestion, so
immediate attention and medical care is required.

13.Baking powder is also found in many food

products.
Large quantities are known to cause toxic effects in
dogs.
This usually happens after constant accumulation
of such compounds inside body.
Baking soda releases gases inside stomach and
intestine which may react and cause electrolytic
imbalance in potassium and sodium content inside
body.
However, this compound is not found that
commonly in dog food and thus carries lower
threat level.
However, it can cause convulsion in muscle and
muscular spasms. Sometimes, it also results in
heart failure and death in dogs.

14.Nutmeg
Nutmeg is considered toxic for dogs as it contains
myristicin, a toxic for dogs.
This directly effects the central nervous system of dogs
and may exhibit symptoms of tremors and seizures along
with improper body movements.
If left untreated, it may cause serious illness and even
death in dogs.
15.Salt
Salt is also considered toxic for dogs.
Dogs cover their salt and iodine requirement from the food
available to them, and do not require any addition of extra
salt in their food.
Extra raw salt may result in excessive thirst and urination.
Epilepsy, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperthermia and tremors
are few primary symptoms.
This may also be life threatening for dogs if ingested in
large amounts or left untreated.

16.Cinnamon
This spice can be found in kitchen, as well as a fancy
decoration herb in houses as well.
Known for its strong taste and aroma, this spice also
contains caumarin, which is a known toxic chemical
harmful for dogs.
Dogs may ingest such toxic product or may also get
affected if they inhale such by mistake.
If inhaled, dog may face trouble breathing, and other
symptoms may include dry coughing, along with
bronchoplasm and nose bleeding.
If ingested orally in oil or normal form, it may cause
damage to liver, with elevated breathing and blood
pressure and heart rate.
Exposure to skin(usually it is skin near dogs mouth)
also causes irritation and blister formation at the skin.

In case if your pet comes in contact with

such toxic and harmful products, owner
should rush to a medical professional and
provide immediate attention and medical
care to your pet.
Fortunately, due to advances in medical
science, there are medications available
which can help your pet recover from
such ill effects if medication is provided
on time.
As a responsible pet owner, one should
avoid giving his/her dog any food product
belonging to this list of harmful food

Healthy Dog is Every Pet Owners

Desire
Never Feed Your Dog such Harmful
Food Products.
Prevention is Better than Cure.
Have a Healthy and Active dog and
Happy Life Together Ahead.

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