Foods that Husky dogs cannot eat and why

Oct 22,2023
5Min

Many friends who raise husky dogs for the first time will eat anything they give them, because everything the puppy eats for the first time will feel fresh. Even if it is given to a husky dog, it will finish it quickly. Not to mention some meat and fruits. It is often because the owners do not understand the knowledge of dog feeding. As a result, many huskies are poisoned after eating taboo foods. In severe cases, they can even lead to death. Let’s take a look at huskies. What things dogs cannot eat.

Meat: raw meat, liver, seafood, chicken and duck bones

Vegetables: onions, green onions, garlic

Fruits: grapes, mangoes, pineapples, star fruits

Eggs and milk: milk, egg white, raw eggs

Snacks: chocolate, candy, desserts, ice cream

Condiments: mustard, ginger, pepper, curry powder and other spicy spices

1. Chocolate

[Reason] The methylxanthines contained in chocolate are the main components of theobromine and caffeine. This is the source of the danger of chocolate. For theobromine and caffeine, the lowest dose that can kill dogs is 100-200mg/kg. In other words, if a dog weighing one kilogram eats 9 grams of pure chocolate, it may cause death.

[Symptoms] Vomiting, diarrhea, frequent urination, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid heartbeat and breathing. Severe cases can also lead to ataxia, unsteady walking, irregular heartbeat, spasm, and even death due to loss of cardiovascular function.

2. Milk

[Reason] Dogs do not have lactase in their intestines and cannot digest the lactose in milk. And the composition of milk is low in protein. low fat. High in lactose; dog milk is high in protein, high in fat, and low in lactose. The two are completely opposite, so you can't feed them milk.

[Symptoms] Soft stool, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. Severe diarrhea may cause dehydration.

3. Chicken and duck bones

[Reason] Chickens are poultry, and the bones of poultry are hollow bones. Chicken bones bitten by dogs are like sharp blades. After entering the intestines, they will be scratched or even pierced.

[Pathway symptoms] Gastrointestinal bleeding, bloody stools, vomiting, lack of energy, etc.

4. Onions

[Reason] Foods such as onions and scallions contain disulfides, which can cause hemolysis of red blood cells if dogs accidentally eat them.

[Symptoms] Vomiting, diarrhea, and hematuria.

5. Grapes

[Cause] The real cause of poisoning and the development process of the disease are still unknown. Possible causes include nephrotoxins or specific reactions leading to hypovolemic shock and renal ischemia. There are also reports that grapes contain quite high levels of glucose and fructose, and dogs are extremely sensitive to fructose.

[Symptoms] Vomiting, diarrhea, lack of energy, abdominal pain, and kidney failure.

6. Liver

[Reason] Liver contains a large amount of vitamin A. It is okay for dogs to eat a small amount, but long-term consumption can cause vitamin A poisoning.

[Symptoms] Loss of appetite, weight loss, calcium deficiency, difficulty walking, swelling of limb bones, gingivitis and tooth loss.

7. Raw eggs

[Cause] It leads to a lack of vitamin H, which affects the dog's hair and causes diarrhea. Please cook it before eating.

[Symptoms] Hair loss, weakness, growth retardation, and bone deformities.

8. Raw meat

[Reason] It is easy to have diarrhea and parasitic diseases. In severe cases, it can cause salmonella poisoning and Bacillus poisoning.

[Symptoms] Extremely poor appetite, high fever, and diarrhea. Diarrhea, dehydration, lower abdominal pain, depression and lack of energy.

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