Food Dogs Can't Eat

Avocado

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While avocados may be a healthy choice for humans, they can harm dogs. Avocados’ pit, skin, and leaves contain a toxin called persin, often leading to vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Although the fleshy part of the fruit has less persin, it is still unsafe for dogs to consume

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Cherries

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While the fleshy part around the seed is safe for consumption, other parts of the cherry plant contain cyanide, which is toxic to dogs. Cyanide interferes with oxygen transport in the blood cells, leading to oxygen deprivation.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Chocolate

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Chocolate contains methylxanthines, highly toxic stimulants that can halt a dog's metabolism. Even a small quantity, particularly dark chocolate, can lead to vomiting and diarrhea. Ingesting a significant amount can result in seizures, abnormal heart activity, and potentially fatal consequences for dogs.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Grapes

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Grapes and raisins, both dried grapes, are highly toxic to dogs, regardless of their breed, sex, or age. Grapes can cause acute sudden kidney failure in dogs. It is crucial to be cautious and keep grapes away from your dog at all times.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Garlic

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Garlic can cause anemia in your dog by killing her red blood cells. Even a little bit can be detrimental to her health.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Onion

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Much like garlic, all onions can cause anemia in your dog by killing her red blood cells. Even a little bit can be detrimental to her health.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Milk

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Although dogs can consume milk from their mothers, other forms of dairy such as cow or goat milk can be harmful to them. These contain sugars and fatty acids that dogs lack the necessary enzymes to digest effectively.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Coffee - Caffeine

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It holds a harmful stimulant for dogs. While you might savor your morning coffee, your dog should stick with reliable water.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Xylitol-Gum/Candy

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Xylitol is used to sweeten candy, gum, toothpaste, baked goods, and certain diet foods. In dogs, it can lead to a drop in blood sugar and even result in liver failure. Initial signs encompass vomiting, lethargy, and coordination issues, progressing to potential seizures. Liver failure could manifest in a matter of days.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Macadamia Nuts

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Ensure your dog avoids macadamia nuts and any foods containing them. Watch out for signs such as muscle tremors, vomiting, elevated temperature, and rear leg weakness. If combined with chocolate, these symptoms can intensify, potentially resulting in severe outcomes, including fatality.

Food Dogs Can't Eat

Peaches-Plums

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The issue concerning these fruits lies in their seeds or pits. Persimmon seeds can create issues within a dog's small intestine and potentially lead to intestinal blockages. Similar risks arise when dogs ingest the pits of peaches or plums, which also contain cyanide—a poisonous substance for both humans and dogs.