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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.
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]
If you ever have concerns about what your dog has eaten, contact your local vet or emergency vet immediately. Grapes, Raisins, and Currants. Dr. Levitzke explains that grapes are highly toxic to dogs.
Household cleaners, pesticides, and even certain plants can be toxic to dogs if ingested or inhaled. Their inquisitive nature might make them lick or chew on harmful substances.
Gaesoju (개소주; 개燒酒) also known as dog wine, is a mixed drink containing dog meat and other Chinese medicine ingredients such as ginger, chestnut, and jujube to act primarily as a powerful sex drive booster for men, though it is also used to get rid of colds.
Dogs will usually eat all the scraps and treats they are fed: usually too much food. While not all human delicacies are acutely toxic to dogs (see above), many have the same chronically unfortunate results as they do for humans. This Australian Cattle Dog's obesity poses a health risk for the dog.
The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
Here are some of the most common plants that are toxic to dogs, according to Dr Wismer: Sago Palm. This handsome prehistoric-looking palm is the most dangerous houseplant on the list for dogs, ...