Human Foods Dogs Should Avoid

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Despite what food dogs should avoid, it is often said that dogs are our food-vacuum-cleaners. They tend to wolf down food that we drop on the floor. However, it is very important to note the human foods that they should avoid completely. Don’t feed them any of the following food and be extra careful when eating them yourself and prevent your dog from getting anywhere near them, let alone ingesting them. This isn’t an exhaustive list of what dogs shouldn’t eat, should you encounter more, please share with us in the comments below and we’ll add them in.

WHAT DOGS SHOULD NOT EAT

Almonds

Almonds are not really toxic to dogs, but they can block the oesophagus or even tear the windpipe if not chewed completely. Salted almonds are especially dangerous because they can increase water retention, which can be fatal to dogs prone to heart disease.

Asparagus

Asparagus is not really unsafe for dogs, but it is too tough to be eaten raw, and by the time it is cooked down such that it is soft enough for dogs to eat, the asparagus loses its nutrients.

Avocado

The pit, skin, and leaves of avocados contain persin, a toxin that often causes vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs. The fleshy inside of the fruit does not have as much persin as the rest of the plant, but it is still too much for dogs to handle.

Cherries

With the exception of the fleshy part around the seed, cherry plants contain cyanide and are toxic to dogs. Cyanide disrupts cellular oxygen transport, which means that your dog’s blood cells can’t get enough oxygen.

Chocolate

Chocolate contains toxic substances called methylxanthines, which are stimulants that stop a dog’s metabolic process. Even just a little bit of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can cause diarrhoea and vomiting. A large amount can cause seizures, irregular heart function, and even death.

Garlic

Garlic is part of the Allium family, and it is five times more toxic to dogs than the rest of the Allium plants. Garlic can create anemia in dogs, causing side effects such as pale gums, elevated heart rate, weakness, and collapse. Poisoning from garlic may have delayed symptoms, so monitor him or her for a few days, not just right after consumption.

Grapes

Grapes and raisins (dried grapes) have proved to be very toxic for dogs no matter the dog’s breed, sex, or age. Grapes are so toxic that they can lead to acute sudden kidney failure.

Ice Cream

We all scream for Ice Cream. But it contains lots of sugar so it is best not to share with your dog. Also, some dogs have an intolerance to lactose. So unless you’re making it at home without the sugar or if you buy specially made Ice Cream, it’s best to avoid it.

Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms can be toxic for dogs. The ones that are poisonous can really hurt your dog or even lead to death. Washed white mushrooms from the supermarket could be alright, but they are not of any health benefit to your dog, so it’s better to be safe and avoid it completely.

Onions

All parts of the onion plant are toxic to dogs, including the flesh, leaves, juice, and processed powders. Raw or cooked, fried or powdered, onions and the rest of the allium family (chives, leeks, shallots) that are all harmful to dogs.

Macadamia

Macadamia nuts, part of the Protaceae family, can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, and lethargy. Even worse, they can affect the nervous system.

Tomatoes

While the ripened fruit of the tomato plant is generally considered safe for dogs, the green parts of the plant contain a toxic substance called solanine. It is better to skip tomatoes just to be safe.

At Kuro Snacks, we formulate snacks that are not only safe for dogs to eat but are beneficial for them. We use all-natural herbs and spices that are free of nasties like artificial additives, coloring, flavoring, and preservatives.

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