Foods That Are Toxic To Dogs

Have you ever considered the fact that you may be slowly poisoning your dog? We do so love our dogs. These furry creatures have been the loving, devoted and steadfast companion of man. The care we give to these animals is repaid with unconditional love and unwavering loyalty. Dogs have come a long way. From roaming the wild, dogs were domesticated and have accessed not only the barns and the homes but also the bedrooms of their masters. These pampered pets are treated pretty much the same way as humans. Dogs are made to wear jeweled collars and dressed designer clothes. Dogs share whatever the master eats. Unfortunately because of a different metabolism, some human foods may have dangerous effects to the dogs.
Dogs are usually fed dry and canned dog foods. However, it would not be unusual for a dog to beg food when the family is eating. Thus table scraps, fruits, nuts and anything that is being eaten by the family will be shared and tossed to the dog. A dog patiently waiting for its turn to have a go at the table scraps is quite amusing to see. I once had a Doberman Pincher that thinks it is human. Every time it sees me eating it would whine and open its mouth. That is a signal for me to toss the food. It became a game, me tossing the food and the dog trying to catch it with its mouth. Nuts, candies, raisin and even a chewing gum will be caught deftly by the dog.
The Animal Poison Control Center of ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has advised against feeding the pet a number of human foods because of their toxic effects on the animals.

Signs of toxic poisoning
Most dog owners are not aware that even ordinary human food can be poisonous to animals. Although some food poisoning would have instant fatal effects, in most cases symptoms of toxic food poisoning will not be noticed at once. As such more and more toxic food will be given to the dog. It is when toxins are accumulated in the system of the dog that signs of toxic poisoning will be manifested by the pet. Dogs, even well fed ones have the propensity to raid trash cans and feast on spoiled rotten food. For these animals smelly foods are yummy foods and in spite of strong stomachs dogs still get food poisoning. The very first obvious sign is vomiting. The vomiting is often accompanied by diarrhea. Belly aches will be difficult to determine but you will notice that the dog is lethargic, whimpering and curling into a ball. A sick dog will also be off its food. Toxic poisoning usually damages the liver resulting to a jaundiced eyes and pale gums. At times the toxicity of the food causes a change in the behavior of the dog. A dog that has ingested toxic food may show a hyperactive behavior.
In most cases food toxicity can have serious effects on the dog. The dog will be disoriented, will have seizures and collapse. Because of the diarrhea and vomiting the dog will be severely dehydrated and fell into coma.
Dogs are highly valued. They are considered members of the family. Food supplements are given to the pet and hundreds of dollars are spent by dog owners on dog food. Some human foods are also given as owners are unaware of the toxic effect it would have on the dog. Below are some of the human foods that can have detrimental effects on the health of the dog.

Foods that are toxic to dogs

• Alcohol
• Avocado
• Baby food
• Bones from fish, poultry and other meat sources
• Broccoli
• Cat Food
• Caffeine
• Citrus oil extract
• Dairy products
• Excessively Fatty Foods, Fat trimmings
• Grapes, Raisins
• Green part of tomatoes, green potatoes, rhubarb
• Hops
• Human vitamins
• Liver (large amounts)
• Macadamia nuts
• Moldy or spoiled food
• Fruit pits and seeds
• Mushroom
• Nutmeg
• Nuts, Walnuts
• Onions and garlic
• Persimmons
• Raw Eggs
• Raw fish
• Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder
• Sugary foods
• Table Scraps (large amounts)
• Tobacco
• Xylitol, sugar free foods
• Yeast Dough

Hmmm....... very useful Gautham. Though I am not sure about Dairy Products - unless the dog has been identified as lactose intolerent.

Even i would like to add to that-Official Tupples Blog - Foods You Should Never Feed your Dog
chocolates and sweet substances should be strictly avoided!

Dairy products, raw eggs and nuts.....i am not sure about it. peanut butter or ground peanuts are healthy for dogs if given in small amounts. i agree with Poochmatters on dairy products.

about bones....i think it shoud be noted as "cooked bones".

the list....i agree with majority of the items noted but some items are still controversial like the ones i mentioned above.

the list is still lacking some toxic items esp, Chocolate.

Yeah Yuki Peanut butter is good for dogs I see mine and the dogs I board drool over my peanut butter treats!!!!!!!

i use peanut butter treats for my dogs too. even when the treats are baking i hear my pup whining near the oven lol

Found an interesting article which absolutely promotes the feeding of raw eggs to dogs:

Feeding Your Dog Raw Eggs – Good Or Bad? | Dogs Naturally Magazine

totally agree

Although not very often but I have even fed egg shells to Danny... He seems to enjoy them... I keep it limited though... Of course he loves raw eggs, scrambled eggs and omlettes...

my pup eats an egg everyday.....sometimes i give it raw with the shell crushed. he loves boiled eggs btw.

Yeah.. Egg shells are very high in calcium content... So for breeds prone to HD its advised that calcium intake should be restricted at least till the pup is around 1.5 years old. This is according to my vet.
Mostly I use egg shells as treats for Danny...

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