Lethal food

Lethal food, as long as it reaches a certain amount, can cause the death of dogs. Even if the dose is not lethal, it can cause damage to the body. Once you find that your dog has eaten these things, or foods containing these ingredients, such as sugar-free cakes, raisin bread, chocolate drinks... you should pay attention to your dog's performance, find any abnormal symptoms, and go to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.

Alcohol: can cause vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, decreased nervous coordination, coma, and even death in dogs.

Caffeine: Can cause a dog’s heart rate to increase, rapid breathing and muscle twitching. Severe cases can lead to death.

Xylitol: may cause a rapid decrease in blood sugar in dogs, vomiting, coma, decreased nervous coordination, and epilepsy. Eventually liver failure and even death occur.

Chocolate: The methylxanthines in chocolate will block the dog’s metabolic process and can cause vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to epilepsy, heart dysfunction, and death.

Grapes: Grapes and raisins are poisonous to all dogs and can cause blood in the urine and, in severe cases, acute renal failure and death.

Hazardous foods

These foods are not as toxic to dogs, but they can still cause poisoning or serious consequences.

Avocado: Mildly toxic to dogs and may cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Macadamias: Also called macadamia nuts, they are a stoloniferous plant that can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, drowsiness and vomiting. In severe cases, it can affect the nervous system.

Garlic: It is the most toxic plant among allium plants to dogs. Dogs eating garlic can cause anemia, which can lead to weakness, poor appetite, decreased physical fitness, etc. And this process is slow and may last 1-2 weeks.

Cinnamon: Causes strong irritation to the dog’s mouth. It may cause hypoglycemia, diarrhea, vomiting, etc., and even lead to irregular heartbeat and damage to liver function. If your dog inhales cinnamon powder, it can cause breathing difficulties and even suffocation.

Onions: Also in the Allium genus, they are toxic to cats and dogs. Onions can cause rupture of red blood cells in dogs, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and other symptoms. It is more toxic to Akita and Shiba Inu dogs.

Dangerous foods

These foods are dangerous for dogs. Although the food itself is not toxic, it can have serious consequences for dogs.

Bone: Although it is one of dogs’ favorite foods, the sharp edges formed after chewing the bones may rupture the intestines. Especially after the bones of poultry are cooked, they will become harder and very dangerous. Moreover, long-term consumption of bones can cause intestinal obstruction, and the consequences are also very serious. Small pieces of bones may get stuck in the dog's throat, so when eating bones, be sure to pay attention to the type, size and amount of bones.

Milk: Although rich in nutrients, it is not a good choice for dogs. The physique of dogs is different from that of humans, and the rate of lactose intolerance is very high, especially purebred dogs. So milk often causes severe diarrhea. Foods including milk-containing cream, ice cream, cakes, etc. all have this problem. Unless it’s specially processed pet milk, stick to yogurt.

Almonds: Not inherently problematic, but the shape of almonds can be dangerous for dogs. At this size, dogs usually swallow it, and the shape and size of the almond can easily get stuck in the dog's throat, causing suffocation, and may also tear the esophagus during the dog's struggle. Therefore, do not give almonds or anything of similar shape or size to your dog.

Foods that require attention

These foods require more attention for dogs. It's not a big deal if you eat it in small amounts, but it can be harmful to your body if you eat too much. Some fruits may cause allergy symptoms.

Salt: A small amount of salt is necessary in dog food, but a large amount of salt is not only harmful, but may also cause poisoning. Salt can cause sodium ion poisoning, with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, depression, muscle tremors, fever and epilepsy, and severe cases can lead to death. Once your dog eats too much salt (including eating a big bowl of meat sauce), take your dog to the hospital immediately.

Sugar: Dogs are similar to people. Eating too much sugar can lead to diabetes. Moreover, dogs' tolerance for sugar is much lower than that of humans, so don't give your dog too many sweets. Once your dog gets diabetes, it will be very troublesome, because there are not many treatments for dog diabetes, and the price is not low.

Liver: Many people like to feed dogs liver, especially chicken liver, which is high quality and cheap. But eating too much liver can lead to vitamin A poisoning and affect calcium absorption. This process is very slow, and usually by the time you discover it, your dog has already developed osteoporosis and joint disease due to calcium deficiency. Liver is very nutritious if eaten in small amounts, but it must not be eaten in large amounts for a long time.

Spinach: Contains a small amount of calcium oxalate, which can cause urinary stones in cats and dogs. Cats and dogs with urinary problems or kidney diseases must not eat it.

Tomatoes: Ripe tomatoes are non-toxic. But the green part of tomatoes contains solanine, and it is harmful for dogs to eat solanine. For safety reasons, it is not recommended that dogs eat tomatoes.

Chili pepper: Chili pepper itself is not poisonous, but the capsaicin contained in it can cause strong irritation to dogs. Therefore, most dogs cannot eat chili peppers. But if your dog can get used to the spicy taste, that’s fine. So, probably the dogs in the Sichuan and Sichuan areas should not care.

Mushrooms: There is no problem with non-toxic mushrooms, but if your dog gets used to eating them, he may find mushrooms to eat by himself in the wild, which is very dangerous. Therefore, it is not recommended to feed mushrooms to dogs.

Pineapple: The bromelain in pineapple may cause allergies in dogs. The main symptoms are abdominal cramps, skin itching, vomiting, diarrhea, limb weakness, difficulty breathing, etc. Therefore, it is not recommended to feed pineapple to dogs. onceIf allergies occur, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Mango: Mangoes from the Anacardiaceae family are rich in irritating fruit acids, amino acids, proteins, etc., which can cause irritation to the skin and mouth. The main allergy symptom is facial edema, including ears, cheeks, lips, nose, etc. Symptoms usually disappear over a few hours. If you find that your dog has difficulty breathing, the larynx may be swollen, which may lead to suffocation. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Cherry: Cherry contains ingredients that are harmful to dogs. Eating large amounts may cause damage to the oxygen transport capacity of red blood cells, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, and red and swollen gums.