Which foods (sidetable scraps) are dogs not allowed to eat? Why?

Question

One of the people in my family gave our dog (shih-tzu) scambled egg without knowing the effects so now our dog is sick. We feed them dog food as meals of course but I'm asking about the occasional sidetable scraps people give their dogs when they start begging. I know we're not supposed to feed them onion, chocolate and egg yolks. Anything else?

Thanks.

Answer 1

avacados are toxic to dogs Avocados (fruit, pit, and plant) are toxic to dogs. Avocados contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. They are high in fat and can trigger stomach upset, vomiting and even pancreatitis. Symptoms of toxicity include difficulty breathing, abdominal enlargement, abnormal fluid accumulations in the chest, abdomen and sac around the heart. The amount that needs to be ingested to cause signs is unknown. The effects on dogs and cats are not completely understood. GI signs are commonly seen and should be treated symptomatically. In addition, the animal should be monitored closely for other clinical signs related to the cardiovascular system. (This information comes from veterinarians, the American Veterinary Medicine Association, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.)

onions can be fatal to dogs Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and breathing difficulty. Even small amounts can cause cumulative damage over time. This includes onions or chives - raw, powdered, dehydrated, or cooked.

garlic is harmful to dogs Large amounts of garlic cause the same problems as onions. Garlic contains only a small amount of the problematic substance that is in onions. Just as with people, moderation is the key.

grapes and raisins can be fatal to dogs Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill him. If the dog doesn't eat enough at one time to be fatal, he can be severely damaged by eating just a few grapes or raisins regularly.

tomatoes can be fatal to dogs Tomatoes (plant and fruit) contain tomatine, an alkaloid related to solanine. As the fruit ripens, the tomatine is metabolized. Therefore, ripe tomatoes are less likely to be problematic for animals. Clinical signs of poisoning include lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing, colic, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, widely-dilated pupils, paralysis, cardiac effects, central nervous system signs (e.g., ataxia, muscle weakness, tremors, seizures), resulting from cholinesterase inhibition, coma and death. (This information comes from veterinarians, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.) (All parts of the plant except the tomato itself are poisonous to humans, although some people are sensitive to the ripe fruit also.)

Tomatoes also contain atropine, which can cause dilated pupils, tremors, and heart arrhythmias. The highest concentration of atropine is found in the leaves and stems of tomato plants, with less in unripe (green) tomatoes, and even less in ripe (red) tomatoes.
nutmeg is can be fatal to dogs Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures and death.

caffeine is harmful to dogs Caffeine (from coffee, coffee grounds, tea, or tea bags) stimulates the central nervous and cardiac systems, and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations, and even death within hours.

xylitol sweetener can harm dogs Diet products containing the sweetener Xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Unless treatment is given quickly, the dog could die.

macadamia nuts can harm dogs Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremor and paralysis. These symptoms are usually temporary.

walnuts are poisonous to dogs Walnuts. When dogs eat the seed hulls, they can get an upset stomach and diarrhea. The real problem is the fungus or mold that attacks walnuts after they get wet (from rain or sprinklers), which produces toxins. If the fungus or mold is ingested by your dogs, they can become very ill and possibly die. Signs that should alert you to walnut poisoning are vomiting, trembling, drooling, lack of coordination, lethargy, loss of appetite, and jaundice indications such as yellowing eyes and gums. Severely affected dogs can produce blood-tinged vomit or stools. Dogs can take several days to exhibit serious signs of illness.

chocolate can be fatal to dogs Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. But any chocolate, in large enough amounts, can kill a dog. An ounce of chocolate can poison a 30-pound dog, and many dogs will happily consume more than this. The symptoms may not show up for several hours (and so might make you think all is well), with death following within twenty-four hours. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous.

fruit pits are toxic to dogs Apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits, pear pips, plums pits, and apricot pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous. While a few apple seeds may not cause a problem, the effects can accumulate over time if they are given to dogs regularly. Dogs should not be allowed to chew on a peach pit, cherry pit, apricot pit, or plum pit. Chewing can allow ingestion of cyanide. Chewing could also result in the pit being swallowed, causing continuous exposure to cyanide, or could cause the dog to choke.

too much salt is harmful to dogs Too much salt can cause kidney problems. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may then drink too much water and develop bloat, which is fatal unless emergency treatment is given very quickly.

too much fat is harmful to dogs Too much fat or fried foods can cause pancreatitis.

ham and bacon are bad for dogs Ham and bacon contain too much fat and too much salt, and can cause pancreatitis. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may drink too much water and develop a life-threatening condition called bloat. This is where the stomach fills up with gas and within several hours may twist, causing death.

too much liver is harmful to dogs Raw liver or too much cooked liver (three servings a week) can lead to vitamin A toxicity. This can cause deformed bones, excessive bone growth on the elbows and spine, weight loss, and anorexia. Check the label of your canned dog food to be sure that it does not contain liver if you are giving your dog liver also.

wild mushrooms can be fatal to dogs Wild mushrooms can cause abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma, or death.

raw egg whites alone are bad for dogs Raw egg whites contain a protein called avidin, which can deplete your dog of biotin, one of the B vitamins. Biotin is essential to your dog’s growth and coat health. The lack of it can cause hair loss, weakness, growth retardation, or skeleton deformity. Raw egg yolks contain enough biotin to prevent the deficiency, so this is not a problem with raw whole eggs. Raw egg yolks could contain salmonella, so you should get your eggs from a reliable source or cook the eggs.

large amounts of grains are bad for dogs Grains should not be given in large amounts or make up a large part of a dog’s diet, but rice is generally safe in small amounts.

cooked bones can kill dogs Cooked bones can splinter and tear a dog’s internal organs.

dogs need their vegetables cut up Dogs can't digest most vegetables (carrots, green beans, lettuce, potatoes or yams) whole or in large pieces. Potato peels and green potatoes are dangerous.

dairy products can be harmful to dogs Dairy products are high in fat, which can cause pancreatitis, gas and diarrhea. A small amount of non-fat, plain yogurt is usually safe.

pennies can be fatal to dogs Pennies made from the 1980s to today contain zinc, which can cause kidney failure and damage to red blood cells. A dog that consumes even one penny can become quite sick, or even die, if the penny is not removed.

Answer 2

Table scraps will defiantly make a dog not want to eat it's own food. Once their used to the scraps, they start expecting it. Now the dog realizes that human food tastes better than doggy food. Shame on your mom and whoever else is feeding the dog like that. Too many treats is a bad thing as well. It can make the dog very fat! organic treats are best. It's not good to feed the dog more than 3 treats a day. You can train the dog to eat it's own food again. Teach the dog that there will be consequences if he begs at the table. It telling him to go lay down doesn't work, put him outside or in a different room in the house until everyone is done eating. Don't give into the dog when he begs. This will only teach him that if he begs enough he'll get something. Break that cycle ASAP!

Answer 3

You can never be too careful! There are so many foods and other things, that your dog should not eat or get into, and that can either make your dog seriously ill or kill your dog! I would try to stay away from giving human table food to a dog, all together. It's safer that way! Here is a list, written by a vet, of all the foods and other things to avoid, and what could happen it they ingest it!
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1939&articleid=1030
I hope this helps!

Answer 4

Eggs are perfectly okay for a dog, in fact, the oil in cheese and eggs helps with their coat.
Pork is a big no no when it comes to dogs, they dont have the correct enzymes to break it down.
Also i know you have heard that chicken bones are bad, but in reality they are not that bad, the reason they say that is because the small bones tend to splinter and get caught in the dogs throat. So chicken meat is okay as well as larger bones. Thats what i remember right off the top of my head im sure ill remember later, its been awhile :)
But all in all try not to feed your puppy too much scraps, but every now and then in fine.

Answer 5

Don't ever give dogs people food. Give them dog food. Dogs aren't set up to digest all the things we can - so you dont know what it will do to them. At best it will make them fart a lot (which is pretty bad), and at worst, kill them.

When a dog begs at the table, a dog must be put out of the room. Our dog leaves as soon as we sit down, and comes back in when we get up.

Answer 6

You shouldn't feed food scraps EVER. That's encouraging them to beg.

Raw eggs, are great given in moderation. If they were scrambled egg with lots of butter or seasoning - that could be what made your dog sick.

A big no-no is cooked bones, pork, pastachio nuts, coffee, garlic (in large quantities)

Answer 7

You really shouldn't give your dogs anything from the table. It not only encourages them to beg (and then you won't get a peaceful meal), but their digestive tract cannot handle humans food - which is why your dog got sick after eating the eggs. Stick with your pet food - most have all the nutrients your pet requires.

Answer 8

eggs are supposed to be good for dog's coats...the thing that could have made the dog sick was what it was cooked in...

raisins/grapes are supposed to also be toxic to dogs. they shouldn't really be eating any table scraps at all.

Answer 9

some particular breeds of dog are sensitive to certain types of foods, small breed like the shih-tzu can be sensitive to poultry and some green vegetables. but overall most foods should be ok if cut of small and if given very occasionally

Answer 10

Here is a link with foods that dogs should not eat.

http://www.missouriscenicrivers.com/baddogfoods.html

Answer 11

Well we feed my little puppy most everything except the things above ; onion, chocolate (only on occasions) and eggs. Most everything else you eat, you dog can eat so I don't really see any problem! :)