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1. Chocolate.
Chocolate acts as a stimulant to dogs, causing an acclerated heart rate or an irregularl beat.These things could cause your dog to have a seizure or heart attack. It also acts as a severe diuretic, causing frequent urination, vomiting and/or diarrhea. If you suspect that your dog may have eaten chocolate, get her to a veterinarian or an animal hospital immediately.
2. Grapes and Raisins.
Raisins and grapes can create havoc with your dog's digestive tract and kidneys. The amount of raisins or grapes needed to cause problems varies with each individual dog. Symptoms of problems include vomiting, diarrhea and frequent urination. Seek veterinarian assistance.
3. Onions.
Onions can cause a breakdown of a dog's red blood cells. This deprives her body of needed oxygen. If you feed your dog table scraps, make sure that your food was not prepared with onions, as the effects of onion juice and bits of onion are cumulative over time. Symptoms of onion poisoning vary greatly from dog to dog, ranging from loss of appetite and exhaustion to fever, diarrhea and vomiting. Seek veterinarian assistance.
4. Macadamia Nuts.
It is not known what compound within macadamia nuts causes the problem, but eating even small amounts can cause fever, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or mild paralysis.
5. Alcoholic Beverages.
Most dog's physiologies are not equipped to handle alcoholic beverages. Most dogs are susceptible to alcohol poisoning and even small amounts can lead to digestive problems or even death. I have heard of rare instances where dogs have consumed alcohol with no lasting effects, however, why take the chance of losing your pet by feeding her alcohol.
6. Bread Dough.
Bread dough is soft, so your dog will probably swallow the dough without chewing it. When the dough gets into your dog's stomach, his body heat will cause the dough to rise. This can cause bloating or vomiting. To further compound things, the rising action of the dough causes the formation of alcohol, so your dog may also suffer the effects listed in the above paragraph.
7. Caffeinated Beverages.
Caffeinated beverages cause the same effects as chocolate. They will negatively affect your dog's heart rate, which can cause cardiac arrest and seizures.
8. Avocados.
Many animals, including dogs, find avocados toxic to their systems. Avocados can damage heart, lung and other essential tissues. Since avocados are the main ingredient in guacamole, it is imperative that you keep any such dips well out of your dog's reach.
9. Pitted Fruits (Peaches, Nectarines, 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. If you want to give your dog this type of fruit as an occasional treat, remove the pit and slice the fruit into pieces that your dog is able to swallow without difficulty. Most dogs swallow soft items without chewing. Therefore, you want to keep the pieces small enough so that your dog will not choke on them.
10. Raw Fish.
Raw fish, especially salmon, can contain parasites, usually fluke larvae. When your dog consumes infected fish, the larvae will hatch in your dog's digestive tract, attaching themselves to his intestinal walls. Symptoms can take up to a week or more to exhibit and usually mimic other canine diseases, such as distemper or parvo virus. 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.
Until next time,
Teia
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