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Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
Dogs can’t be counted on to stop eating when they reach the part of a food that isn't digestible, which includes bones and watermelon rinds but also corn cobs, and peach and avocado pits. (In ...
Too many nuts (and too much peanut butter, which is a common treat for dogs during training and play time) can lead to obesity and dehydration, according to The American Kennel Club.
A good source of protein provides a dog with a balanced and complete profile of amino acids, and is essential for growth, muscle maintenance, and various cellular functions. [37] In a plant-based dog food, the protein composition can be sourced from a variety of ingredients, such grains, rice, corn , wheat , and/or barley .
When dogs eat xylitol, the xylitol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas. This rapid release of insulin causes a profound drop in ...
Specifically, the reactions are understood to be initiated by the protein ingredients in dog food, with sources such as beef, chicken, soy, and turkey being common causes of these allergic reactions. [83] [84] A number of "novel protein" dog foods are available that claim to alleviate such allergies in dogs. [85]
“Dogs can eat eggs,” Ruiz-Dasilva tells Parade Pets. “However, some dogs can be allergic to eggs, and may show signs of an egg allergy by itching, developing skin rashes, having chronic ear ...
Excess of some vitamins is also dangerous to health (notably vitamin A), and animal nutrition researchers have managed to establish safe levels for some common companion animals. [5] Deficiency or excess of minerals can also have serious health consequences.