[Pet Knowledge] Food that must not be given to dogs

 You must remember these 27 foods that cannot be given to dogs

Q:   What kind of food will cause harm to my dog?

A:   There are some foods that can be eaten by humans and other animals, but because of the differences in metabolism of dogs, these foods can cause harm to dogs. Some of these foods only cause mild digestive disorders in dogs, but some can cause serious diseases and even death to dogs. Below, we have listed the foods that can harm the health of dogs. Of course, this list is not complete, and there are many foods that dogs cannot eat. We have not included them.


1. Alcoholic beverages

Ingestion of alcoholic beverages by dogs can cause poisoning, coma and even death.

2. Avocado/Avocado

The leaves, seeds, fruits and bark of avocados contain a toxin called persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.

3. The bones of fish and poultry

If a dog eats these bones, it will easily cause obstruction of the digestive tract, and even sharp small bones will scratch or even pierce the digestive tract of the dog.

4. Cat food

In reality, there is indeed a situation in which cat food is given to one's own dogs. It is important to know that the protein and fat content in cat food is too high for the intake of dogs. The excessive intake of protein and fat is very detrimental to the dog's health.


5. Some foods containing caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea, etc.

Chocolate, coffee, tea, etc. Caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, etc. contained in food can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and these substances are harmful to the dog's heart and nervous system.

6. Fat

Some friends may specifically cut out the fatty meat from the meat they bought for their dogs because they don’t like to eat fatty meat, or for other reasons. This approach is very wrong. Excessive fat intake can cause pancreatitis in dogs.

7. Fish (raw fish, canned or cooked)

If you feed your dog alone or feed a large amount of fish for a period of time, this will lead to a deficiency of thiamine (a vitamin B) in the dog's body, which will cause loss of appetite, convulsions, and serious Will cause death.


8. Grapes and raisins

Grapes contain an unknown toxin, which can cause serious damage to the dog’s kidneys.

9. Leek flowers

Contains unknown substances, which can cause dogs to breathe, increase heart rate, increase body temperature, convulsions, and die.

11.Macadamia nuts

Contains an unknown toxin that can cause damage to the digestive system, nervous system and muscles of dogs.


12. Marijuana

Suppress the dog’s nervous system, cause vomiting, and change the heart rate.

13. Milk and milk products

If adult dogs and cats consume excessive amounts of milk-based foods, they can cause severe diarrhea.

14. Moldy or spoiled food

Contains a variety of toxins that cause vomiting and diarrhea, and may affect other organs

15. Mushrooms

Contains toxins that can affect multiple systems, causing shock and death


16. Onion or garlic (raw, cooked and powdered)

Containing Asian maple and disulfide can damage red blood cells and cause anemia (cats are more susceptible than dogs, and garlic is less toxic than onions)

17. Persimmon

Persimmon seeds can cause intestinal obstruction or enteritis

18. Peaches or plum cores, etc.

Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract

19 Laying eggs

Contains an enzyme called avidin, which reduces the absorption of biotin (a type of vitamin B), causing problems in the dog's skin and coat. In addition, raw eggs also contain salmonella.


20, raw meat

May contain bacteria, such as Salmonella or E. coli which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

21, rhubarb leaves

Contains a lot of oxalic acid which can affect digestion, nerves and urinary system

22. Salt


Excessive intake of salt can cause electrolyte disturbances.



23. Sugar food

It can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes.

24. Leftovers on the table (large amounts)

Leftovers on the table are an unbalanced nutrition, should not exceed 10% of the diet, fat should be cut from the meat, and bones should not be fed.


25. Tobacco


Contains nicotine, which can cause rapid heart rate, collapse, coma and death



26. Yeast dough

After eating, the dog will continue to ferment and expand in the digestive tract or produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible gastrointestinal rupture

27. Xylitol (artificial sweetener)

Can extremely lower blood sugar, cause hypoglycemia, can cause vomiting, weakness or collapse, high doses can cause liver failure











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