FOOD DANGERS
Always avoid the following foods.
Alcohol...Very toxic to dogs, can cause vomiting and in severe cases coma
Artificial sweeteners..Xylitol is used in sugarless gum and sweets. Can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar levels, resulting in depression and loss of coordination
Chocolate..Contains Theobromine or Theophylline, which can stem the flow of blood to the brain.
Coffee, Tea and Cocoa... Contains Theobromine and caffeine that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Cooked Bones.. Raw bones are nutritious for your dog, but cooked bones can splinter and lodge in the throat or stomach.
Grapes and Raisins..Contains a toxin that can damage the kidneys of dogs.
Hops..Dogs can go into shock if they digest hops used by home brewers. Dispose of hops very carefully.
Macadamia Nuts..Create weakness and stiffness in the legs by attacking the nervous system.
Moldy Food..Can contain multiple toxins that cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Mushrooms ..Can contain toxins that affect the nervous system and in severe cases cause shock.
Onions..Can cause anemia and even kidney failure. Just one is enough to cause harm.
Potato, Tomato and Rhubarb stems/ leaves..Contains oxalates, which can upset the digestive system and urinary tract.
Raw Eggs..There is a small risk of Salmonelle. They also contain an enzyme that can reduce the absorbtion of biotin.
Raw Fish..Too much can lead to a deficiency in Thiamine, resulting in loss of appetite and seizures.
Synthetic Colorings...Can contain artifical additives.
Tobacco...Contains nicotine that can affect the nervous and digestive systems. This can result in an increased heart rate and physical collapse.
Yeast Dough..If eaten raw, it can expand in the stomach causing pain and possible rupture.
