Foods that dogs cannot eat‼︎

The foods that dogs cannot eat mainly include the following categories:

1.Foods containing toxins or irritants

Chocolate: Cocoa alkaloids and caffeine in chocolate are toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, epilepsy, and even death. The higher the purity of chocolate, the greater the toxicity.

Grapes and raisins: Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs, and even small amounts can lead to kidney failure.

Onion and garlic: contain sulfides that can damage a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia, difficulty breathing, and even death.

Avocado: The skin, core, and leaves of the avocado contain Persin toxin, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, heart damage, and even death in dogs.

Hawaiian nuts: Toxic to dogs, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and even death.

Caffeine: Apart from chocolate, other beverages or foods containing caffeine should not be given to dogs as they can stimulate their nervous system.

2.Food that is difficult to digest or may scratch the intestines

Sharp bones: such as chicken bones, fish bones, etc., can easily cut through a dog's intestines, causing bleeding or inflammation. If you want to feed bones, you should choose cooked large bones and ensure that the dog does not swallow them directly.

Raw eggs: Raw protein contains albumin, which can deplete the vitamin H in dogs' bodies, and raw eggs often contain bacteria, which may lead to food poisoning. Boiled eggs are very suitable for dogs to eat.

Liver: A small amount of liver is beneficial for dogs, but excessive intake may lead to vitamin A poisoning and cause bone problems.

3.Other foods to avoid

Milk: Many dogs have lactose intolerance and may experience symptoms such as farting, diarrhea, dehydration, or skin inflammation after drinking milk. Dogs with lactose intolerance should consume lactose free milk or substitutes.

Foods that are too sweet, too salty, too spicy, or too cold: These foods can increase the physical burden on dogs and affect their health.

Alcohol: Alcohol is toxic to the liver and brain of dogs, causing vomiting, diarrhea, coordination disorders, coma, and even death.

Some fruits and vegetables: such as apples, almonds, peaches, etc., contain cyanide in their seeds, which may cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting; The flesh, skin, and flowers of avocado are toxic and can cause difficulty breathing and water accumulation in the chest, lower abdomen, or heart; Cherries may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and shock.

4.Other precautions

Avoid feeding human food to dogs: Human food often contains seasonings and additives that are harmful to dogs, such as salt, sugar, etc. Long term consumption may lead to health problems in dogs.

Moderate feeding: Even food that dogs can eat should be fed in moderation to avoid indigestion or other problems caused by excessive feeding.

Regularly clean your dog's mouth: Maintaining the health of your dog's mouth is crucial for preventing oral and digestive system diseases.

 

In summary, owners should pay extra attention to food selection and quantity control when feeding their dogs to ensure their health and safety.