What can dogs not eat?

Question

List of food that dogs should not be fed?

Answer 1

Chocolate.... chocolate contains Theobromine which is toxic to dogs and if they eat enough chocolate they will get thoebromine poisoning and could die from it.

Grapes and Raisins.... for reasons still unclear some dogs suffer from total renal failure after eating grapes or raisins, in most cases the effects are fatal to the dog so it is best to never feed a dog grapes or raisins just in case.

Any cooked bones especially poultry bones... bones are weakened by the cooking process and when a dog eats them they break up into sharp splinters that when swallowed can perforate the intestine and cause internal bleeding or blockages. Also uncooked poultry bones are still dangerous and should never be fed to a dog. Always consult a vet to see which bones are safe to feed your dog. Also wood can have the same effect as bones on a dogs intestine when the dog swallows pieces while chewing on sticks etc. It is best not to allow your dog to play with wood sticks or logs under any circumstances because it can really hurt them and cost alot of money to treat(I know it happened to my dog)

Houseplants... many houseplants are dangerous for dogs to eat here is a link to a list of plants your dog should not be allowed to eat.. http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/l/blplants.htm
http://www.angel-litemaltese.com/Poison.htm

Bread dough... when a dog eats bread dough their body heat causes the dough to rise and expand, the process also produces alcohol and the effects can cause a blockage as well as illness because of alcohol poisoning.

Onions, Garlic and chives can also potentially harm your dog if eaten in large quantities. They can cause intestinal irritation or even damage to red blood cells.

Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark contain a toxic principle known as Persin. The Guatemalan variety, which is the most common variety found in stores, appears to be the most problematic. Ingestion of enough Avocado material can cause gastrointestinal problems, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

Any candy or gum that contains the sweetener Xylitol can hurt your dog as well... Xylitol can cause a drop in blood sugar leading to disorientation and seizures as well as causing liver failure in some cases.

Marijuana can also harm a dog if they eat it, causing marijuana toxicity.

Foods with high fat content like the juicy skin from a baked turkey or chicken can also cause serious illness in dogs and lead to acute pancreatitis. Never feed your dog large quantities of greasy fatty foods.

Macadamia nuts can cause Macadamia nut toxicosis if ingested by your dog. The toxic compound that causes the reaction in dogs is still unknown at this time.

Some other foods to avoid letting your dog eat are Coffee grounds/beans, tea(caffeine), potato peelings, pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots and apple seeds (cyanide poisoning), Hops (used in brewing beer), tomato leaves or stems, Broccoli in large amounts, and any moldy or spoiled foods.

Answer 2

What Can Dogs Not Eat

Answer 3

You should be feeding your dog it's own diet of dog food, not scrapings from your plate. Dogs with allergies do very well with a fish and potato blend of dry dog food. You can find these foods at feed stores, or stores that carry special diets for animals. There are many human foods that do not react well with animals, one of these if onions. Contact your vet, they can help you out with feeding issues.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Chocolate.

Answer 6

Onions are the big no no
Chocolate (the purer the chocolate the worse it is)
I wouldn't feed a dog anything spicy (peppers etc)

Be careful about plants too, Many of them are toxic (like right now during the holidays everyone has poinsettas, but they are bad for puppy!)

Answer 7

Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant that, together with caffeine and theophylline, belongs to the group of methylxanthine alkaloids. Dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain in their bloodstreams for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience fast heart rate, hallucinations, severe diarrhea, epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. A chocolate bar can be sufficient to make a small dog extremely ill or even kill it. Approximately thirty grams of baking chocolate per kilogram (1/2 ounce per pound) of body weight is enough to be poisonous. In case of accidental intake of chocolate by especially a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended to induce vomiting within two hours of ingestion. Large breeds are less susceptible to chocolate poisoning, but still are far less tolerant of the substance than humans are.
Note:Carob treats are often available as dog treats; these are unrelated to chocolate and are safe.

It has recently been confirmed that grapes and raisins can cause acute renal failure in dogs. The exact mechanism is not known, nor any means to determine the susceptibility of an individual dog. However one vet [1] believes it may be an acute auto-immune response to plant-borne viruses [2] in the same manner as FIP in cats. While as little as one raisin can be fatal to a susceptible ten pound dog, many other dogs have eaten as much as a pound of grapes or raisins at a time without ill effects. The dog usually vomits a few hours after consumption and begins showing signs of renal failure three to five days later.

Onions and to a significantly lesser extent garlic contain thiosulfate which causes hemolytic anemia in dogs (and cats). Thiosulfate levels are not affected by cooking or processing. Small puppies have died of hemolytic anemia after being fed baby food containing onion powder. Occasional exposure to small amounts is usually not a problem, but continuous exposure to even small amounts can be a serious threat. Garlic is also known to cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Macadamia nuts can cause stiffness, tremors, hyperthermia, and abdominal pain. The exact mechanism is not known. Most dogs recover with supportive care when the source of exposure is removed.

Alcoholic beverages pose much the same temptation and hazard to dogs as to humans. A drunk dog displays behavior analogous to that of an intoxicated person. (However, beer presents another problem; see below.)

Hops, the plant used to make common beer, can cause malignant hyperthermia in dogs, usually with fatal results. Certain breeds, such as Greyhounds, seem particularly sensitive to hop toxicity, but hops should be kept away from all dogs. Even small amounts of hops can trigger a potentially deadly reaction, even if the hops are "spent" after use in brewing.

Some dogs have food allergies much as humans do; this is particular to the dog and not characteristic of the species as a whole. An example is a dog vomiting whenever he eats salmon; many humans likewise have seafood allergies.

Answer 8

Chocolate! (definitely)
Chicken Bones (check with a veterinarian)
Corn Cobs (my late dog ate one whole - it was surgically removed)

Answer 9

DO NOT under any circumstances give a dog large amount of red meat. O my gosh what a Hersey squirtin mess. It was a nasty mess to clean up. Both my dogs got really sick after a back yard barbecue. Lesson learned for me hope it helps others.

Answer 10

Never give your dog Chocolate (it can kill if they get enough) or Fish (mostly Salmon. They can get poisoned). I've heard grapes are bad for them to.