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25 Human Foods Toxic to Dogs
There has been a lot of publicity about unsafe commercial dog
food. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t really ‘news’. It seems
that we have incidents like this periodically. Perhaps this is the
reason more and more people are opting to ‘home cook’ for
their pets. In order to properly home-cook for your pets though,
you should first have a basic knowledge of canine nutrition; and,
even more importantly, a thorough knowledge of human foods
that are harmful to dogs. Some foods which are safe for
humans can be poisonous for our canine companions. I’ve put
together a list of 25 common human foods that are toxic to
dogs. Of course, when in doubt, always check with your vet.
Here is a list to get you started:
1. Onions (Both onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient
Thiosulphate. But onions are more of a danger. Many dog
biscuits contain *small* amounts of garlic – garlic contains less
of this toxin so huge amounts would need to be consumed to be
toxic. And, by the way, this poison builds up the system – it can
be toxic in one large dose – or with repeated consumption of
small amounts.)
2. Chocolate (Chocolate contains Theobromine, a compound
that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. This can be fatal to
dogs.)
3. Grapes (Grapes are dangerous because of an unknown
substance which is toxic to dogs – affects canine’s kidneys)
4. Raisins (See above.)
5. Most Fruit Pits and Seeds (Contain Cyanogenic Glycosides
resulting in cyanide poisoning – though the fruit itself is OK.)
6. Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia nuts contain an unknown
substance that is toxic to dogs.)
7. Most Bones should *not* be given (especially chicken
bones) because they can splinter and cause laceration of the
digestive system and/or become lodged in your pet’s throat – so
they also pose a choking hazard.
8. Potato Peelings and Green Potatoes (Contain Oxalates,
which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.)
9. Rhubarb leaves (see above)
10. Broccoli (Broccoli is only toxic in large quantities.)
11. Green parts of Tomatoes or Green Potatoes(Contain
oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary
systems.)
12. Yeast Dough (Yeast Dough can produce gas and swell in
your pet’s stomach – leading to rupture of the digestive system)
13. Coffee/Coffee Grounds and Tea ( are dangerous due to
the caffine.)
14. Beer/Wine/Alcohol of any kind (Alcohol of any kind could
lead to coma or even death.)
15. Human Vitamins (Human vitamins, especially those
containing iron, can cause damage to the lining of the digestive
system as well as cause kidney and liver damage)
16. Moldy or Spoiled Food (though I think this goes without
saying.)
17. Persimmons (Persimmons can cause intestinal blockage)
18. Raw Eggs and Raw Fish (Raw eggs and some raw fish can
cause Salmonella poisening.)
19. Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder (In large amounts these
can cause an electrolyte imbalance – and severe electrolyte
imbalances can lead to muscle spasm or even congestive heart
failure.)
20. Mushrooms (Mushrooms may contain toxins which could
cause liver and kidney damage)
21. Sugar-Free Foods (Sugar-free foods containing Xylitol have
been found to cause liver failure in some dogs.)
22. Nutmeg (Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures, and central
nervous system damage.)
23. Excessive Fatty Foods (Excess fatty foods can cause
Pancreatitis.)
24. Avocado (All parts of the avocado and avocado tree are
toxic to dogs.)
25. Diary Products (Dairy products don’t usually pose a great
danger; but many dairy product have high fat content (see
number 23) – and many pets are lactose intolerant – some pets
more than others. Lactose intolerance leads to gas and
diarrhea; though small amounts of yogurt and cheese are
usually fairly well tolerated.)
Keep these 25 toxic foods in mind when cooking for your dog.
And always ask your vet when in doubt about anything
concerning your pet. Please visit http://www.e-dog-training.com
for more FREE tips, advice, and canine cuisine recipes. Happy
Home Cooking!
There has been a lot of publicity about unsafe commercial dog
food. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t really ‘news’. It seems
that we have incidents like this periodically. Perhaps this is the
reason more and more people are opting to ‘home cook’ for
their pets. In order to properly home-cook for your pets though,
you should first have a basic knowledge of canine nutrition; and,
even more importantly, a thorough knowledge of human foods
that are harmful to dogs. Some foods which are safe for
humans can be poisonous for our canine companions. I’ve put
together a list of 25 common human foods that are toxic to
dogs. Of course, when in doubt, always check with your vet.
Here is a list to get you started:
1. Onions (Both onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient
Thiosulphate. But onions are more of a danger. Many dog
biscuits contain *small* amounts of garlic – garlic contains less
of this toxin so huge amounts would need to be consumed to be
toxic. And, by the way, this poison builds up the system – it can
be toxic in one large dose – or with repeated consumption of
small amounts.)
2. Chocolate (Chocolate contains Theobromine, a compound
that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. This can be fatal to
dogs.)
3. Grapes (Grapes are dangerous because of an unknown
substance which is toxic to dogs – affects canine’s kidneys)
4. Raisins (See above.)
5. Most Fruit Pits and Seeds (Contain Cyanogenic Glycosides
resulting in cyanide poisoning – though the fruit itself is OK.)
6. Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia nuts contain an unknown
substance that is toxic to dogs.)
7. Most Bones should *not* be given (especially chicken
bones) because they can splinter and cause laceration of the
digestive system and/or become lodged in your pet’s throat – so
they also pose a choking hazard.
8. Potato Peelings and Green Potatoes (Contain Oxalates,
which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.)
9. Rhubarb leaves (see above)
10. Broccoli (Broccoli is only toxic in large quantities.)
11. Green parts of Tomatoes or Green Potatoes(Contain
oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary
systems.)
12. Yeast Dough (Yeast Dough can produce gas and swell in
your pet’s stomach – leading to rupture of the digestive system)
13. Coffee/Coffee Grounds and Tea ( are dangerous due to
the caffine.)
14. Beer/Wine/Alcohol of any kind (Alcohol of any kind could
lead to coma or even death.)
15. Human Vitamins (Human vitamins, especially those
containing iron, can cause damage to the lining of the digestive
system as well as cause kidney and liver damage)
16. Moldy or Spoiled Food (though I think this goes without
saying.)
17. Persimmons (Persimmons can cause intestinal blockage)
18. Raw Eggs and Raw Fish (Raw eggs and some raw fish can
cause Salmonella poisening.)
19. Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder (In large amounts these
can cause an electrolyte imbalance – and severe electrolyte
imbalances can lead to muscle spasm or even congestive heart
failure.)
20. Mushrooms (Mushrooms may contain toxins which could
cause liver and kidney damage)
21. Sugar-Free Foods (Sugar-free foods containing Xylitol have
been found to cause liver failure in some dogs.)
22. Nutmeg (Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures, and central
nervous system damage.)
23. Excessive Fatty Foods (Excess fatty foods can cause
Pancreatitis.)
24. Avocado (All parts of the avocado and avocado tree are
toxic to dogs.)
25. Diary Products (Dairy products don’t usually pose a great
danger; but many dairy product have high fat content (see
number 23) – and many pets are lactose intolerant – some pets
more than others. Lactose intolerance leads to gas and
diarrhea; though small amounts of yogurt and cheese are
usually fairly well tolerated.)
Keep these 25 toxic foods in mind when cooking for your dog.
And always ask your vet when in doubt about anything
concerning your pet. Please visit http://www.e-dog-training.com
for more FREE tips, advice, and canine cuisine recipes. Happy
Home Cooking!