While it may be tempting to feed your furry family member some of your food, keep in mind that many human foods are toxic to dogs. The following items are not suitable for your dog.
APPETIZERS
Baby food is something that many people will try to give their sick dogs. In general, infant diets are fine. The baby food you give them, however, needs to be checked for the presence of onion powder. Also, a dog cannot get all the nutrients it needs from baby food.
Xylitol
A sugar found in most chewing gum, is completely safe for human consumption. While safe for humans, it can trigger a dangerous insulin surge in dogs, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels. It's not good for your dog's health if it eats too much gum; it can cause liver and kidney failure, if not more.
Candies
Many candies have Xylitol, the same sugar as in chewing gum. Therefore, keep all sweets and gum out of your dog's or puppy's reach.
Cacao (Chocolate) - Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Caffeine and theobromine, found in chocolate, are toxic to dogs. Your dog's heart and nervous system are extremely vulnerable to the effects of chocolate, which can also cause it to vomit and have diarrhea.
Dogs can safely eat corn, but the cob is off limits. Cob is difficult to digest for most dogs, which can lead to intestinal obstruction and, in extreme cases, death if the condition is not treated quickly.
Toxic effects of macadamia nuts, also called Australia Nuts, in dogs include lethargy, depression, vomiting, tremors, and fever.
Mycelia
Mycelia can be a bit of a challenge. Some mushroom varieties are safe for canine consumption, but others are poisonous. Dogs can get very sick from eating certain types of mushrooms. You should exercise caution and not give your dog any mushrooms.
Don't ever light up in front of your pooch. Dogs are much more vulnerable to nicotine's negative effects than humans are. Toxic doses of nicotine for dogs are 5 milligrammes of nicotine per pound of body weight. If given to a dog, a dose of 10 milligrammes per kilogramme could be fatal.
Raw bread dough containing active yeast should not be fed to dogs until it has been cooked. When raw dough is ingested, the yeast multiplies in the stomach because of the warm, moist environment, resulting in a ballooning mass of dough. If the stomach expands too much, the wall of the stomach may not receive enough blood and die.
Spoiled food - Mold and other bacteria can do serious harm to your dog's health, and spoiled food is a surefire way to do just that.
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Contrary to popular belief, cooked bones are not good for your dog's dental health. A dog can easily suffer internal injuries from the splintering of cooked bones because of their increased brittleness.
Cat food - your dog eating some cat food probably won't be a big deal. However, if you feed your dog a diet of mostly cat food on a regular basis, it may lead to health problems. Dogs shouldn't eat cat food because it's usually higher in protein and fat than is ideal for their bodies.
Pancreatitis can be triggered in dogs by feeding them fat trimmings from cooked or raw meat.
Liver
Occasionally feeding liver may be fine, but be careful not to overfeed it to your dog. When given in large quantities, liver can have a detrimental effect on a dog's skeletal system.
Yeast: As was previously mentioned, giving your dog an excessive amount of yeast can cause stomach and intestinal rupture.
Some dogs can safely consume dairy products. On the other hand, dogs have a low tolerance for lactose, which is present in milk. Consequently, it may result in diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal problems.
DRINKS
Do not give your dog even a swig of alcoholic beverage, much less a full glass. Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs. Ingesting alcohol can lead to a dog's respiratory distress, stomach acidity, intoxication, lack of coordination, and possibly coma and/or death.
Too Much Coffee If your dog drinks coffee, it could be fatal. Nausea, vomiting, tremors, restlessness, and a racing heart are all symptoms of a coffee overdose. Seizures can occur in more serious cases. Caffeine in large doses can cause collapse in dogs.
A common puppy food is milk. While most canines probably won't have any problems, the lactose in milk could cause digestive distress in a select few. If a dog is lactose intolerant, ingesting milk could trigger stomach distress and other symptoms.
Oil extracted from citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes can irritate your dog's digestive tract if consumed in large quantities. Diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, and trembling are all possible side effects in dogs.
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Amygdlin, a type of cyanide, can be found in apple seeds. It may reduce the blood's ability to transport oxygen around the body. Avoid giving your dog anything with a seed in it, like apple seeds.
The avocado is toxic to dogs, including the fruit, the pit, and the plant itself. In addition to causing diarrhea, vomiting, and pancreatitis in dogs, avocado is toxic to their hearts and lungs.
Grapes and raisins can cause severe allergic reactions in canines. The canine patient may experience loss of appetite, weakness, diarrhea, and even kidney failure.
Onions
Onions can be toxic to canines. Don't give your dog any onion, cooked or uncooked. Over the course of weeks or months, the dog may develop anaemia if it consumes even a small amount of onions on a daily basis.
Hemorrhage, anemia, and hemoglobinuria are all conditions your dog may experience if exposed to chives. Overconsumption of chives can cause fatigue, drowsiness, pale mucous membranes, and a change in urine colour from red to brown.
Dogs might be fine if they eat nothing but peach flesh. However, canines should avoid eating peach pits. Your dog may develop drooling and dizziness as a side effect.
Dogs should not eat plums because the fruit's seeds, stems, and leaves are poisonous. Shock in dogs can manifest as bright red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, trouble breathing, panting, and possibly even collapse.
Leaves of the tomato plant contain the toxic glycoalkaloids alpha-tomatine and dehydrotomatine. Tomato leaf ingestion can cause a variety of unpleasant side effects, including drooling, nausea, vomiting, and behavioural changes. When a dog eats too many tomato leaves, it can cause tremors or even seizures.
FISH
Fish, especially raw fish, may be safe for your dog to eat in moderation. However, a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency resulting in loss of appetite, seizures, and in extreme cases death can occur if fish is fed exclusively or in large quantities to your dog.
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Vitamins intended for humans can be harmful to animals. This is especially true of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, and E. To add insult to injury, iron tablets are toxic to your dog's liver and kidneys and can damage the lining of his digestive tract. Don't give your dog, especially a puppy, any dietary supplements.
Snacks for Humans Onion and garlic powder, raisins, and chocolate are all examples of human snack ingredients that can be toxic to dogs. Instead of sharing your food with your pet, try giving them special treats and snacks made just for them.
Please contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog experiences any adverse reactions after ingesting food or water.