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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]
So, the next time your dog gives you those irresistible puppy eyes, take a moment before sharing your snack. To help you make the right call, we’ve rounded up 15 common foods that are toxic to dogs.
Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is a local anesthetic, belonging to the amino ester drug class, commonly used as a topical painkiller or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers .
Many candy canes and other candies (especially sugar-free) contain xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs. Exposure can cause a range of symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and even ...
Though dogs can get a few treats from the Thanksgiving table, Dr. Bernal recommends limiting the "extras" to only 10% of your dog's daily nutrition and feeding them before dinner begins to "help ...
Toxicity occurs through overdosage with an appropriate product or use of an agricultural product. Signs for both include hypersalivation, vomiting, lethargy, tremors, difficulty walking, weakness, and death. [174] Chocolate is a common cause of poisoning in dogs. The toxic principles in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine.
6. Worms and other parasitic infections. With heavy worm burdens or certain parasitic infections, dogs can vomit. You may see worms in the vomit, but an absence of worms doesn’t mean parasites ...
Toxic in humans, dogs, and cats alike. Extremely dangerous to dogs (and children) due to its sweet taste. The antifreeze itself is not toxic, but is metabolized via the liver to the toxins glycolate and oxalate, which cause intoxication and vomiting, metabolic acidosis, and finally acute kidney failure leading to seizures and death. By the time ...