Since humans and dogs have a different bodies and metabolisms, dogs cannot eat the same things a human can. To protect your dog from some serious problems here are the 7 foods a dog should never eat.
1. Certain types of bones: It seems to be common believe that dogs can eat just about any bone. The truth, however, is that bones can be very dangerous to your pet, even deadly. Bones can splinter and cause obstruction or laceration to their digestive system.
Chicken bones and fish bones are by far the most harmful. Even the bones they sell at pet stores such as green dental bones and rawhide have caused some problems. If you insist on giving them a bone, make sure it's thick. The thicker the better. Do not give them bones that splinter.
2. Mushrooms: They may be yummy, but they can contain toxins that cause shock and possibly death in dogs.
3. Raw fish: While raw fish may not kill your dog in small amounts, it can cause a vitamin B deficiency when fed regularly, which will cause seizures, and possibly even death.
4. Anything containing caffeine (chocolate, coffee, etc.): Affects your dog's heart and nervous system, and can be deadly.
5. Alcohol: Getting your dog drunk is not going to be funny when they end up dying from it. Dogs can get alcohol poisoning very easily. Remember, their body size is much smaller than yours. Even large dogs are smaller than people (usually). Plus, a person can (typically) know when they've had too many drinks. A dog can't. Dogs have a tendency to get into people's drinks during parties. During parties, make sure to keep your dog somewhere they won't have any chances of accidentally drinking alcoholic beverages.
6. Human medications: Sometimes, a vet will tell you to give human medications to your dog. When this happens, you need to be sure to only give the exact amount the vet recommended. Never give more without checking with the vet first. Remember, your dog's body weight is much lower than yours. That tiny pill can cause major problems.
7. Macadamia nuts: No one knows exactly what is in Macadamia nuts that is toxic, but it is known they will cause cause locomotory problems in dogs, even if they only ingest a small handful.
These are just 7 of many substances that are dangerous for your dog. Dog poisoning is very serious and unfortunately, quite common. Hundreds of thousands of dogs die each year from poisoning. Many owners do not know what they can and cannot give their dog, and accidentally poison them.
Owners accidentally giving toxins to their dogs aren't the only cause of poisoning, dogs also get into things they shouldn't. Owners need to be more careful about educating themselves, and keeping dangerous substances out of reach. - 31975
1. Certain types of bones: It seems to be common believe that dogs can eat just about any bone. The truth, however, is that bones can be very dangerous to your pet, even deadly. Bones can splinter and cause obstruction or laceration to their digestive system.
Chicken bones and fish bones are by far the most harmful. Even the bones they sell at pet stores such as green dental bones and rawhide have caused some problems. If you insist on giving them a bone, make sure it's thick. The thicker the better. Do not give them bones that splinter.
2. Mushrooms: They may be yummy, but they can contain toxins that cause shock and possibly death in dogs.
3. Raw fish: While raw fish may not kill your dog in small amounts, it can cause a vitamin B deficiency when fed regularly, which will cause seizures, and possibly even death.
4. Anything containing caffeine (chocolate, coffee, etc.): Affects your dog's heart and nervous system, and can be deadly.
5. Alcohol: Getting your dog drunk is not going to be funny when they end up dying from it. Dogs can get alcohol poisoning very easily. Remember, their body size is much smaller than yours. Even large dogs are smaller than people (usually). Plus, a person can (typically) know when they've had too many drinks. A dog can't. Dogs have a tendency to get into people's drinks during parties. During parties, make sure to keep your dog somewhere they won't have any chances of accidentally drinking alcoholic beverages.
6. Human medications: Sometimes, a vet will tell you to give human medications to your dog. When this happens, you need to be sure to only give the exact amount the vet recommended. Never give more without checking with the vet first. Remember, your dog's body weight is much lower than yours. That tiny pill can cause major problems.
7. Macadamia nuts: No one knows exactly what is in Macadamia nuts that is toxic, but it is known they will cause cause locomotory problems in dogs, even if they only ingest a small handful.
These are just 7 of many substances that are dangerous for your dog. Dog poisoning is very serious and unfortunately, quite common. Hundreds of thousands of dogs die each year from poisoning. Many owners do not know what they can and cannot give their dog, and accidentally poison them.
Owners accidentally giving toxins to their dogs aren't the only cause of poisoning, dogs also get into things they shouldn't. Owners need to be more careful about educating themselves, and keeping dangerous substances out of reach. - 31975
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