Dogs often try to scavenge for food, but some items can be harmful or even fatal to your beloved pets. Keep these dangerous foods away from your dogs.
Chocolate
The caffeine contents in most chocolates can affect your dog’s gastrointestinal tract and heart. All these can lead to symptoms like vomiting seizures, an abnormal heartbeat, and muscle tremors. Dark chocolate is more toxic than milk or white chocolate but keep all chocolates away from your dogs. It’s important to contact your vet if you suspect your dog has ingested chocolate to avoid further health risks.
Bread dough
Be mindful that bread dough left to rise in the sun can be tempting for dogs. The yeast in the dough produces harmful substances for your dogs. The yeast creates gas, which can cause significant issues for your pet.
If your dog ingests the gas from the stomach into the bloodstream, it can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood sugar, and even seizures.
Fatty meats
This may not be typically deadly to dogs but repeated exposure can cause health issues. Meat that is higher in fat, may be toxic to dogs over time and can cause inflammation inside. Watch out for signs of decreased appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Garlic and onions
These can kill your dog’s red blood cells, causing them to experience anaemia. While onions are most toxic in large quantities, ingesting powders can also cause adverse reactions when ingested.
Eating a lot of both these products can cause poisoning. Look for signs like weakness, vomiting, and breathing problems and quickly get your loving pet sorted out.
Grapes and raisins
Avoid giving them as treats to your dogs. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. A small amount can make your dog sick, while some dogs may not experience severe effects it is still important to keep them away from grapes and raisins.
Dogs like to explore the world with their mouths and will get anything they can. Always be wary and check what your dog ingests.
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Article originally written and published by Marian Volkwyn for Women&Home
