Stay Away from These Common Toxic Foods
As humans, we have been partnering up with dogs for generations to perform at various jobs. Ranging from sniffing out bombs to detecting illegal substances, these are just a few examples that showcase how powerful a dog’s snout really is. To put things in perspective, a dog’s sense of smell is four times more sensitive than that of an average adult.
That’s good news, right? Well, it’s a yes and no. You see, dogs are a curious bunch, their superior olfactory senses can detect food scraps unbeknownst to you. When their snout detects edibles, the garbage digging starts. But wait, dog owners, you must keep these common household foods away from your dogs.
Here I will show you a list of common household foods that are toxic for your dog.
1. Onions and garlic
Garlic and onions contain disulfides and thiosulphates that cause red blood cell damage in dogs. It only takes a small amount to cause serious damage. Therefore, steer clear of any dishes that contain onion and garlic.
2. Avocado
It might be hearty and healthy for us, but, avocado contains persin, a toxin known to harm animals. Dogs are known to be more tolerable to persin than other animals. However, stay cautious, it’s not 100% safe.
3. Alcohol
Don’t let your dog join the drinking party. Alcohol is extremely toxic to dogs. It could cause anywhere from respiratory failure to a sudden drop in blood glucose level as well as a sudden drop in blood pressure.
3. Meat fat and fatty foods
The fatty part of the meat is delicious to some. However, if ingested by your dogs, it could trigger an onset of pancreatitis and unwelcoming diarrhea.
4. Bones
Aren’t dogs supposed to have bones? The answer is no, many veterinarian visits stem from owners feeding their dogs bones. Bones splinters can cause digestive tract lacerations if the owner is not careful.
5. Chocolate and caffeine
Both chocolate and caffeine contain methylxanthines. This substance can cause digestive tract upsets, vomiting, tremors, and seizures in dogs.
6. Raw fish and eggs
Raw diets are becoming increasingly popular. Owners have associated raw diets with many benefits, but don’t jump on the bandwagon before doing research because raw ingredients can contain bacteria that can lead to food poisoning.
7. Grapes and raisins
These selections can result in kidney failure when ingested by your dog.
8. Dairy products
Dogs don’t have the lactase enzyme to break down the lactose found in dairy. The ingestion of dairy products will cause stomach upsets.
9. salty foods
Large amounts of salt can cause sodium poisoning.
The list goes on. If your pet has ingested any of the following, consult with a veterinarian immediately and seek help.