Human Food that Dogs Cant Eat

Food and Products that Should be Avoided for Dogs

List of Harmful Food Products for Dog is Long

• There are a variety of food items that human prefer for taste and health benefits.

• But there are variety of food items belonging to that category which can be potentially risky for dogs if ever given to them.

• This list varies from variety of vegetables, to various fruits.

• Also includes various products containing chemicals that are toxic and poison for dogs.

• There are also many spices and herbs which should be avoided to be given to dogs.

• Here is a knowledge of such harmful food products and their effects on dogs in brief.

List of Few Known Harmful Food products1. Vegetables of Allium

Family such Onion and garlic.

2. Green tomatoes and potatoes, rhubarb.

3. Avocados.4. Grapes and raisins.5. Pits of fruits such as

apple, peach and plum.6. Persimmon.7. Nuts such as walnut,

pistachios and brazil nut.

8. Macadamia nuts.

9. Raw meat and raw fish.10. Raw eggs.11. High fat meat and cat food.12. Export meat from China and

Australia.13. Caffeine containing

beverages.14. Ethanol containing beverages

and products.15. Ingredients such as xylitol

and baking soda.16. Spices such as nutmeg,

cinnamon, and even uncooked raw salt.

Vegetables That Should Be Avoided

1.Onion, Garlic and veggies from Allium family.• Contain harmful chemicals for dogs such as

thiosulfates and sulfides.• These chemicals cause formation of Heinz bodies

inside the blood circulation system, damaging hemoglobin and form waste lump that can damage oxygen circulation in blood.

• The symptoms may arise 36-72 hours after ingestion.

• Constant feeding of such food can result in serious health condition in future.

• Symptoms vary with time, they depend on the amount ingested.

• Common symptoms being vomiting and diarrhea and if left untreated, it can result in rise of many other diseases which can be harmful for dog’s health.

2. Tomatoes (unripe), green and raw potatoes, Rhubarb.• These vegetables contain toxic chemical known as

solanine and atropine.• These vegetables also contain oxalates that can be

extremely harmful for dog’s health and can cause serious issues such as seizure, tremors and it may also give rise to other nervous system disorders.

Other symptoms may include• vomiting• diarrhea• constipation along with tremors, seizures• heart arrhythmias• paralysis and it has even resulted in death in past

cases where ingestion amount was high.

Fruits That Should be Avoided1. Avocados• Avocados contain persin, a toxic for pets.• Persin causes fluid accumulation in abdomen,

chest and heart.• Though rich source of fats, this fruit can cause

breathing problems, vomiting, diarrhea.• At times pancreatitis and it has also been seen as a

post necrotic reason for dog death.

2. Grapes and raisins• They contain mycotoxin, a known toxic and potential

threat for dog and cat’s health.• Quantity larger than 3gm/kg bodyweight of dog can be

harmful and life risking for dogs.• The symptoms start exhibiting within 24 hours. • Primary symptoms being vomiting and diarrhea follow

with dehydration and loss of appetite.• This also results in damage to vital organs such as kidney

and result in hypercalcemic and hyperphosphatemia.• Dog should be immediately taken to a vet in such a case

as life starts coming under threat within 24 hours and delaying more than 48 hours may result in some bad happening with dog and his health.

3. Pit and seed of plum, peach and apples (Fruits of Rose Family).

• These pits contain cyanogenic glycosides and amyglacin which give rise to cyanide compound (mainly hydrogen cyanide) which is poison for humans and dogs as well.

• Toxicity depends more on the amount ingested by dogs, and so does the symptoms.

• Symptoms consist of seizure, drooling, excess salivation, dilated pupils and also causes enteritis in digestive system.

• High amounts can be risky for dog’s health.• Small quantities can be neglected, but pits are

however harmful for dogs.

4. Persimmon• Seed of this fruit is also harmful for dogs.• Though pit and seed of this fruit doesn’t contain

cyanide forming compounds, but still these seeds cause inflammation in intestine giving rise to enteritis.

• Diarrhea and hyperthermia and fever condition is also observed.

• This fruit may not effect dogs but it can be extremely dangerous for dogs of small size and breed.

• This fruit is not life risking for dogs, but may cause ill effects to health.

4. Nuts – walnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts.• These nuts contain aflatoxin and high level of

phosphorus.• Dogs are more sensitive and may display

symptoms of toxicity.• It mainly effects the liver and kidneys of the body.• Symptoms consist of loss of appetite, vomiting,

jaundice, dehydration, lethargy. In cases of kidney related issues, urination becomes painful and difficult as well.

• In severe cases, dogs may face liver and kidney failure and may meet their demise, so proper medical attention is required.

5. Macadamia nuts• These nuts are also harmful for dog’s health,

though don’t contain any known toxin. • Ill effects depends upon the amount ingested.• Symptoms may appear within 10-24 hours.• Symptoms may include weakness, lethargy,

irregular movement and walk, pain in body, muscle and swollen joints. In many cases tremors and rised body temperature is also noticed.

6. Meats and cat food• High fat meat can be harmful for dog and may cause

pancreatitis.• Cat food contain high amount of fat and protein

which can be harmful for your dogs if given in regular basis and may give rise to serious health condition.

• Frequent eating of such may also give rise to chronic pancreatitis and also results in obesity and overweight.

• Adult dogs and female dogs are more affected.• The symptoms may be or may not be visible until the

situation becomes serious and consist of vomiting, diarrhea, loss in appetite, fever, restlessness.

7. Raw meat and raw fish• Raw fish and raw meat such as salmon may carry

parasitic infection with them and may cause dogs serious health problem.

• Though not dangerous, it can be troublesome for dogs health and may cause weakness, appetite loss, swelling in lymph nodes.

• Condition may become serious if left untreated.• Fecal sample is taken for diagnosis of the existence

of this parasite within the body and can be cured with normal medication, so consulting a vet is the best idea.

8. Raw eggs Raw eggs contain bacteria Salmonella or E.coli. This bacteria prevents absorption of vitamin E inside body. This may result in aging of dogs, poor skin and coat if raw eggs are fed

regularly to dogs.

9. Exported meat from China and Australia Various meat products that are being exported commercially from

China and Australia are also being considered harmful for dogs as there have been serious illness due to feeding of such food.

Many cases have been recorded where dogs were seen suffering from serious health condition after they were fed such food with exported meat in them.

No offence to any commercial company, but this is for the care and wellness of dogs, and one has to stay aware of such commercial products along with those which can be harmful for pet’s health.

9. Caffeine containing products.Caffeine is a toxic chemical and damages dog’s

health. It is present in coffee, tea and chocolates.Caffeine in larger quantity can be dangerous for

dogs, low consumption may not display any symptoms, but accumulation of such toxic inside body can be extremely harmful.

Symptoms may consist of restlessness, hyperactivity, increased heart rate and tremors.

Treatment should be provided in time or the severe condition may result in damage to vital organs such as heart, kidneys and liver and may even result in death of dog.

10. Chocolates• Chocolates contain theobromide, toxic to dogs.• It the vital organs of dogs body such as heart, kidney,

brain and liver and may damage these organs as well.• This also gives rise to serious health condition in

future if left untreated or if the accumulation of this chemical becomes excess enough to cause harm to health.

• Various symptoms consist of hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, improper physical movements.

• This is a potentially harmful chemical and may take the life of your pet away if treatment is not provided on time.

11. Ethanol containing products.• Many pet owners are seen feeding their dog alcohol

and ethanol containing beverages for fun!• Ethanol is highly toxic and extremely reactive in dogs.

Even small doses can be extremely lethal.• Ethanol is also present in various other products such

as dyes, perfumes and also in raw yeast, thus these should be avoided and kept away from dog’s reach.

• Symptoms of ethanol toxicity consist of depression, weakness, irregular movements.

• Serious outcomes may consist of extreme fever, liver failure, seizure, coma and even death if medication is not provided.

Spices and ingredients.• Various ingredients such as baking powder, salt, nutmegs and

other ingredients found in food products such as xylitol are considered harmful for dog’s health.

12. Xylitol is toxic to dogs, found as a additive sugar free sweetener in many food products, mainly found in gums and candies.

• Even 3 to 4 piece of gums can be dangerous for your dog and he/she may exhibit sign of toxicity within 1 to 2 hours of ingestion.

• Symptoms may consist of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, with rapid decrease in blood sugar level.

• In severe cases, it may also result in hypoglycemia, liver dam age and failure.

• Dog will meet its demise if the toxicity is left untreated, and this situation may arise within 3 to 4 days of ingestion, so immediate attention and medical care is required.

13.Baking powder is also found in many food products.• Large quantities are known to cause toxic effects in dogs.• This usually happens after constant accumulation of such

compounds inside body.• Baking soda releases gases inside stomach and intestine

which may react and cause electrolytic imbalance in potassium and sodium content inside body.

• However, this compound is not found that commonly in dog food and thus carries lower threat level.

• However, it can cause convulsion in muscle and muscular spasms. Sometimes, it also results in heart failure and death in dogs.

14.Nutmeg• Nutmeg is considered toxic for dogs as it contains myristicin, a toxic

for dogs.• This directly effects the central nervous system of dogs and may

exhibit symptoms of tremors and seizures along with improper body movements.

• If left untreated, it may cause serious illness and even death in dogs.15.Salt• Salt is also considered toxic for dogs.• Dogs cover their salt and iodine requirement from the food available

to them, and do not require any addition of extra salt in their food.• Extra raw salt may result in excessive thirst and urination.• Epilepsy, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperthermia and tremors are few

primary symptoms.• This may also be life threatening for dogs if ingested in large

amounts or left untreated.

16.Cinnamon • This spice can be found in kitchen, as well as a fancy

decoration herb in houses as well.• Known for its strong taste and aroma, this spice also contains

caumarin, which is a known toxic chemical harmful for dogs.• Dogs may ingest such toxic product or may also get affected if

they inhale such by mistake.• If inhaled, dog may face trouble breathing, and other

symptoms may include dry coughing, along with bronchoplasm and nose bleeding.

• If ingested orally in oil or normal form, it may cause damage to liver, with elevated breathing and blood pressure and heart rate.

• Exposure to skin(usually it is skin near dog’s mouth) also causes irritation and blister formation at the skin.

In case if your pet comes in contact with such toxic and harmful products, owner should rush to a medical professional and provide immediate attention and medical care to your pet.

Fortunately, due to advances in medical science, there are medications available which can help your pet recover from such ill effects if medication is provided on time.

As a responsible pet owner, one should avoid giving his/her dog any food product belonging to this list of harmful food product for dogs.

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Never Feed Your Dog such Harmful Food Products. Prevention is Better than Cure.Have a Healthy and Active dog and Happy Life Together Ahead.

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