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Consuming large quantities of cinnamon may also cause your dog to have low blood sugar or liver disease, and could lead to vomiting, diarrhea and changes in heart rate, the Pet Poison Helpline warns.
Ethylene glycol, antifreeze, is extremely toxic to dogs. It has a sweet taste and thus dogs will drink it. As little as 2 1/2 tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog in 2–3 days. This type of poisoning is often fatal as dog owners do not know their pet has ingested the antifreeze. De-icing fluids can also contain ethylene glycol.
Dogs are prone to have adverse allergic reactions to food similar to human beings. The most common symptoms of food allergies in dogs include rashes, swelling, itchy or tender skin, and gastrointestinal upsets such as uncontrollable bowel movements and soft stools. [82] Certain ingredients in dog food can elicit these allergic reactions.
In vegetables, steamed sweet potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, and peas are great options for dogs. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A, B6, C and calcium and "support fiber and digestion ...
In dog food, the protein composition can be sourced from a variety of ingredients, including grains, rice, corn, wheat, and/or barley. [19] Soybeans, one of the most common plant-based protein sources in dog foods, provide a concentrated and complete protein source, meaning that they provide all the essential amino acids in adequate amounts. [ 19 ]
Dogs can have eggs as an occasional treat. However, it's not recommended to feed them eggs every day, Purina reports. You might have eggs for breakfast every morning, but your dog shouldn't.
If your dog is generally healthy and you’ve confirmed they don’t have any food sensitivities, a small taste here and there is okay. However, whipped cream is more of a “once-in-a-while ...
Although young growing dogs have immature gastrointestinal tracts, they do contain microflora which can ferment fibre and generate short chain fatty acids beneficial to gut health. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] Colonization and establishment of these bacterial populations happens over time, beginning immediately after birth. [ 24 ]