what should you not feed your dog?

Answer 1

Most table scraps--just like food causes obesity in humans, it does the same for dogs. Chocolate is deadly to dogs.

Answer 2

Dogs have allergies to a lot of foods. It is best to not just feed your dog whatever you are eating (this teaches them to not beg, because if you keep feeding them from the table, they will keep bothering you every time you are eating). If you consult your veterinarian, they should have a list of things that could make your dog sick if ingested. Something as simple as apple seeds or chocolate could kill your dog. Basically, stick to things you can buy in a reputable pet supply store and you'll know that your dog is eating the right things.

Answer 3

This is a list you can print out and put on the refrigerator. This list keeps getting longer! It is a list of potentially dangerous foods because some of them are mildly upsetting in large quantities to some dogs while others cause problems (like onions an anemia) that are well documented.

Some of these things like grapes are problems in some dogs but not in others and no one knows why.

http://www.metpet.com/Reference/Dogs/Health/Potentially_Toxic_Foods_For_Dogs_Printable.htm

Answer 4

If you are worried about feeding your dog something harmful, the best rule of thumb is to only feed it dog food. Then there is nothing to worry about.

Answer 5

Do not feed your dog: . Chocolate - To dogs, chocolate acts as a stimulant, making your dog's heartbeat accelerate or beat irregularly, leading to seizures and even cardiac arrest. To compound things further, it also acts as a severe diuretic, causing frequent urination, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. If you even suspect your dog has consumed chocolate, take him to an animal hospital immediately.

2. Grapes and Raisins - Grapes and raisins create havoc with your dog's kidneys and digestive system. What's worse is that the amount of grapes needed to cause problems can vary greatly among individual dogs. Symptoms include frequent urination, vomiting, and diarrhea.

3. Onions - Onions cause the breakdown of a dog's red blood cells, which deprives his cells of much-needed oxygen. If you're in the habit of feeding your dog table scraps, make sure the dish was not prepared with onions, as the effects can be cumulative over a period of time. Symptoms can vary greatly, ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to loss of appetite, fever, or exhaustion.

4. Macadamia Nuts - While the exact chemical compound is still unknown, even a small amount of macadamia nuts can cause fever, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or mild paralysis.

5. Alcoholic Beverages - Dogs' physiologies are not equipped to handle alcohol consumption. They are extremely susceptible to alcohol poisoning, and even small amounts can lead to digestive problems or even death.

6. Bread Dough - Because it is soft, dogs will often swallow the dough without chewing it. When the dough hits your dog's stomach, his body heat will cause the dough to rise inside his stomach. This rising action can cause bloating or vomiting. To compound things further, the rising action creates alcohol as a by-product, and your dog may experience the symptoms listed in the previous paragraph.

7. Caffeinated Beverages - Similar to the effects of chocolate, caffeine is a stimulant and can negatively impact your dog's heart rate, causing seizures or heart attacks.

8. Avocadoes- Avocadoes are toxic to many animals. The offensive chemical damages heart, lung, and other essential tissues. Be aware since guacamole's main ingredient is avocado, that you keep any such dips well out of your dog's reach.

9. Pitted Fruits - (Peaches, Pears, Cherries, and Apricots) The pits of these fruits contain small doses of cyanide, which can be fatal to smaller dogs. Also, if the pit is swallowed whole, it may become lodged in the intestinal tract, where the blockage will have to be surgically removed.

10. Raw Fish - Raw fish, especially salmon, can contain parasites, usually fluke larvae. The dog consumes the fish, and the larvae hatch in your dog's digestive tract, attaching themselves to his intestinal walls. Symptoms can take up to a week to exhibit and usually mimic other canine diseases, such as distemper or parvovirus. The hazard here is misdiagnosis by the veterinarian, leading to an improper or ineffective treatment. If you choose to feed your dog fish, be sure to cook it thoroughly to kill any bad critters that could be hiding inside.

This is of vital information for your dog care

Answer 6

25 Foods Toxic To Dogs
http://www.petads.bappy.com/dogbreeds/toxic.html

Answer 7

In addition to the above, some foods are not good for your dog if it has a health problem. For instance, bell peppers should not be given to some dogs (with either joint or kidney problems - my dog has both so I know she shouldn't have them, but now I don't remember why!).

Answer 8

Chicken bones are no different than other bones.
Raw bones of all types are fine. Cooked bones of any type are bad-they splinter instead of crumbling like raw bones.
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Edit: Just read Lucy's Dog House's answer and thought Id add:
Soy and dyes (used in cheaper dog foods like Puppy Chow) are common allergens as well.

Answer 9

there have been a lot of great answers so far. I would like to add a few that while not poisonous to your dog are leading allergens for dogs:

corn
wheat gluten
non animal specific by products
beet pulp

Answer 10

Chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins. You should also keep your dog away from Buckeyes and Poinsettas. Those are all poisonous. Also don't feed any table scraps.