what foods are bad for a small poodle. what will hurt her.?

Answer 1

I'll tell you this much. I just found this information out not too long ago, and it looks like you're very concerned about the health of your poodle.

If I were you I would not feed my poodle any commercial food again. There are things in the ingredients that can kill your baby in the long run. First of all, you have to be very careful of what you feed your doggie and read the ingredients in every dog food you plan on feeding. These are the ingredients you should avoid.

NO CORN, WHEAT, AND SOY: Why? Dog companies have to pass a certain amount of protein in their dog food in order for it to be approved and sold in stores. These are the cheapest forms of protein and it's only a filler to dog food because these ingredients can be indigestible for your dogs kidneys and can only cause kidney failure in the long run. This is one of the many reasons why they poop a lot.

NO ANIMAL BY PRODUCTS OR MEAT BY PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND: Why? Because this is the most disgusting thing you can feed your pooch. You may find this following information a little hard to swallow, but it's the truth. Animal by products is anything and everything that's left of an animal. It is whatever is left that is not fit for human consumption. It can be anything from teeth, to hooves, to hair, and to feces. It is a known fact that even euthanized dogs and road kill are in animal by products. Some veterinarian hospitals sign a contract to a redendering facility shipping any euthanized pet that was not taken for burial by their owners to be grinded up into dog food. It is also expensive for them to remove the pet collars and tags so the items are also included in the by product meal. The poison that is used to euthanized the pet is still in the body that is fed to your dog, making your dogs potential cannibals and decreasing their life span.

And finally DO NOT FEED YOUR PET anything that contains Exotoquin (sp?), BHA and BHT. Those are poison that's used to "preserve" your dog food and can only do major damage later on in life.

So those are harmful for your pet. Also, obviously don't feed your dog chocolate of any kind or quantity. I would switch to holistic food that has none of the above ingredients and that have human grade meat (meat that's fit for human consumption). I feed my dog these brands: Canidae, Wellness, and Innova Evo. Canidae is the cheapest out of those brands and it costs just as much as the commerical food but it's way healthier. I hope I helped you out with this information and good luck with your companion. :)

Answer 2

chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, pork this is just a few things that are definite "no" "no's" but your best bet is to stick with dog food and dog treats unless recommended by your vet. I have a small breed dog and she does like a little white meat turkey during the holidays and occasionally some white meat chicken I also put chopped baby carrots and peanut butter in her Kong. But this people food has all been approved by her vet.

Answer 3

Anything not specifically formulated for a small breed will be difficult for her to digest or may not provide the nutrients necessary for her.

Dog's shouldn't eat human food so I won't bother listing the specifics other than no onions or chocolate.

We feed our small breeds Artemis food. It's a top dog food.

Answer 4

Onions, grapes, chocolate, ANYthing with caffeine in it. Though I use really outrageous treats when I'm training my dogs (steak, cheese, smoked salmon, peanut butter) I don't overdo it. These treats don't make up the majority of their diet.
Below is a link from the ASPCA that gives a great overview of food and substances to avoid:

Answer 5

It is always best to avoid all people food, especially with small dogs because once they prefer it, it's very hard to get them to eat dog food.

Check out www.dogfoodanalysis.com to see how foods are ranked and what quality ingredients they have.

Answer 6

Alcoholic beverages
Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.

Baby food
Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

Cat food
Generally too high in protein and fats.

Chocolate, coffee, tea, & other caffeine
Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.

Citrus oil extracts
Can cause vomiting.

Fat trimmings
Can cause pancreatitis.

Grapes and raisins
Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.

Hops
Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.

Human vitamin supplements containing iron
Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.

Large amounts of liver
Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.

Macadamia nuts
Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.

Marijuana
Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.

Milk and other dairy products
Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Moldy or spoiled food, garbage
Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.

Mushrooms
Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder)
Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

Persimmons
Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.

Pits from peaches and plums
Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.

Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato & tomato stems
Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.

Raw eggs
Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Raw fish
Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

Salt
If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

String
Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."

Sugary foods
Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

Table scraps (in large amounts)
Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.

Tobacco
Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.

Yeast dough

Answer 7

Human food is bad for any kind of dog stick to dry or can dog food.

Answer 8

well its obvious but NEVER give dogs chocolate, it makes them sick and it messes up their immune system
also dont give your dog formulas that are meant for larger breeds. give her the right formula because larger dog foods have special nutrients for larger dogs and it might be to much for her.
also if she is inside the house a lot get indoor dog formulas :)

Answer 9

never feed a dog or a cat anything but dog food(perina) or cat food

Answer 10

Never feed your dog chocolate. Every dog is different, you will learn what she or he can eat or not.