The Top 20 Foods That Could Harm Your Dog

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Many people don't actually realise that some of the foods that they give their dog may actually harm or even kill their dog.
Everyday foods which are fine for us humans can be a danger to your pet mainly because of their different metabolism.
The following list of food stuffs should not be fed to your dog either intentionally or unintentionally.
  1. Chocolate It could be tempting and seem harmless to give your dog chocolate but will do harm as it is toxic to your dog.
  2. Bones Bones from poultry or fish can cause laceration or obstruction of the digestive system.
  3. Cat Food Not good for your dog as it can be too high in protein and fat content.
  4. Milk And Dairy Produce Dogs need enzyme lactase to break down the lactose in milk and some dogs don't have enough of this so diarrhea can occur.
  5. Raw Eggs Could contain Salmonella.
    Contains avidin which can cause fair coat and skin problems.
  6. Grapes and Raisins Contains toxins which can damage the dogs kidneys.
  7. Hops Can cause elevated temperature, seizures and even death.
  8. Sugary Foods Like humans, can make your dog become obese, risk of diabetes and dental problems.
  9. Old Moldy Food It may be temping to give your dog you old food but it can contain toxins which can harm your dog.
  10. Mushrooms Often contains toxins which could induce shock and result in death.
  11. Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication (drunkenness), coma and possibly death.
  12. Baby Food Can contain substances such a onion powder which in toxic to dogs.
  13. Salt Will damage your dog if eaten in large quantities as it could lead to electrolyte imbalances.
  14. Onions and Garlic Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia.
  15. Pits From Plums and Peaches Can cause obstruction of the digestive system.
  16. Potato, Tomato Leaves, Rhubarb Contains oxalates.
    These can affect the nervous and digestive systems.
  17. Fat Trimmings Can cause inflammation of the pancreas.
  18. Vitamin Supplements For Human Consumption Can damage lining of digestive system.
  19. Large Quantities of Liver Can be toxic affecting muscles and bones.
  20. Raw Fish If fed regaulary can cause loss of appetite, seizures and possibly death.
It amazes some people that some of these everyday foods can be so dangerous for your dog.
By knowing what is good and bad for your dog could prevent a serious health problem, illness or even death.
Don't take chances and be sure you know exactly what your dog is eating.
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