To Eat, or Not to Eat Continued

So, in my last post I mentioned a few common food items that you should have your dog avoid. These are items that may be harmless for humans (unless you have an allergy to them of course), but can be very toxic to our furry friends. I wanted to add three more items to this list.

Grapes (and raisins)

Grapes and raisins contain an unknown toxin that can lead to acute kidney and liver failure in dogs. The condition is severe and comes on quickly. Some dogs are more susceptible to dangerous effects from grapes and raisins than others, and unfortunetly there is no other way to tell unless you encounter a problem.

Onions

Onions and other members of the allium family may cause abnormalities in red blood cells, resulting in anemia.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms can contain various toxins that can affect your dogs nervous system, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Watch out for those mushrooms that may grow wild in your back yard and at parks!

And just remember, when in doubt, be sure to check with your vet. Or just tell yourself, when in doubt, your dog can do without! ;)

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To Eat, or Not to Eat

I thought that since I sell dog biscuits in my etsy shop, http://kittenskornercafe.etsy.com/ I would provide some helpful information about dogs and thier health. Hopefully those readers who have dogs will find someting useful here! ;)


Dogs and humans have different metabolism's, and some foods that humans can eat are potentially toxic in dogs. Read labels carefully and become familiar with the foods dogs should avoid.





Chocolate

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine. In dogs, chocolate causes increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, andrestlesness. Toxic doses can lead to seizures, irregular heart rhythm, and in some cases even death.

Macadamia Nuts

These fatty nuts contain an unknown toxin that can affect your dogs muscles, as well as her digestive and nervous system.






Caffeine


Caffeine is found in coffe, tea, chocolate, cola, and human stimulants. Caffeinated products can be toxic and will affect your dogs heart and nervous system.


That is all I have time for today, but I will continue in my next post a few more common foods that dogs shouls avoid and why. Remember, if you are ever in doubt about what your dog can have, check with your vet. ;)