We can be poisoned when we consume certain foods. The same is true for dogs. There is also a risk of dying after consuming certain foods, so when feeding your dogs, you should be careful. In this article, we will discuss 10 food items you should never feed your dog.
#Chocolate
Chocolate is one of our favourite foods, but for dogs, you shouldn’t even think of giving chocolate to eat. This is because chocolate contains a chemical compound called ‘’theobromine’’. Theobromine is a stimulant that is not toxic to humans and can be digested by humans. But animals such as dogs and cats cannot digest this stimulant.
Symptoms of theobromine poisoning
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate
- Urination more often than usual
This can lead to death when the poisoning is exacerbated. But the toxicity of this stimulus varies depending on the dog’s body size and strength. Brown chocolate is high in theobromine, while white chocolate is low. Also see a veterinarian as soon as the dog shows any of the above symptoms.
#coffee
Coffee is a popular beverage among young and old alike. But as chocolate, coffee too is poisonous to dogs. Coffee also contains chemicals that dogs cannot digest. Therefore, they are toxic to dogs. But not so for humans.
Symptoms after drinking coffee
- Increased heart rate
- Vomiting
This can lead to death when the poisoning is exacerbated. If your dog has been poisoned by coffee, the above symptoms will appear within two hours of drinking the coffee. You should see a veterinarian as soon as you notice these symptoms and treat the dog.
#Alcohol
Alcohol is a drink that people drink to keep their body warm during the cold season. But it is harmful to the human body as well as to dogs.
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Difficulty breathing
The danger here is that alcohol can kill the dog. It is better to see a veterinarian as soon as you notice these symptoms in the dog and seek treatment.
#Avocado
Avocado is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits among the people. But this can be poisonous to your pet dog. Eating a little avocado is not a problem, though it is not advisable to eat a lot of avocados. Also, ripe avocados are better for dogs than raw avocados. This is because of the chemical called ‘’persin’’ in avocados. Ripe avocados contain less of the chemical persin than raw ones. But keep avocados out of the reach of your dog. If you have an avocado tree in your home, you should take care to remove all the avocados that fall to the ground.
#Salt
Salt is a food that the body needs. Salt promotes dog cell growth. So salt should be given to the food. You should not give more than 0.25-1.5g of salt per 100g of food. Because too much salt can be harmful to dogs.
Symptoms of high salt intake
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drink more water than usual
The danger is that eating too much salt can cause the dog to die. So make it a habit to give your dog only as much salt as he needs. Also, if any of the above symptoms occur, you should refer the dog to a veterinarian immediately.
#Onions
Onions are a sweetener as well as a medicine. But this is not a medicine for your dog. This is another food that can kill your dog. Eating too much Onions can cause stomach ulcers. It is a disease called gastritis. Also, eating too much Onions can damage red blood cells.
Symptoms of onions poisoning
- Vomiting
- Anorexia
It can also cause death. So keep your dog away from onions.
#Ice cream
Ice cream is a popular food among young and old alike, but it is better if you don’t give ice cream to your dogs. Ice creams are high in sugar and are not suitable for dogs. Also, the artificial sweeteners in ice cream are not suitable for dogs. They are difficult for them to digest.
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Abdominal swelling
If the ice cream is poisonous, these symptoms come on within two hours. Vanilla ice cream and fruit ice cream are better suited for chocolate ice cream, but not for every day.
#Raw meat, fish and eggs
Do not give raw meat, fish and eggs to dogs, as eating raw meat, fish and eggs will not allow dogs to digest food. There is also a risk of developing various diseases. These can be toxic. Raw meat and fish have deadly infections. Eating those foods will maximize the chances of your dog getting the disease as well. Also, an enzyme found in raw eggs has the potential to cause skin diseases in dogs. Also, eating raw meat, fish and eggs can impair a dog’s growth. So avoid giving raw meat, fish and eggs to the dog.
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
#Raisins
Avoid giving raisins to your dog because raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. Exacerbation of the disease can even lead to death.
Symptoms of this disease
- Vomiting
- Indifference
Therefore, if these symptoms occur, take the dog to the vet immediately. Also keep grapes or raisins out of the dog’s reach.
#Human vitamins
Sometimes when your dog is sick, you give the dog a vitamin that the doctor prescribed you. Don’t! Do not do that. Because the vitamins and medicines prescribed to humans are not suitable for dogs. Sometimes a dog can be given the same medicine that your doctor gives you for your illness. But that is not always the case.
Symptoms
- Vomiting
Therefore, never give dogs a vitamin or medicine that has been given to you.
