Your dog’s health and wellbeing are exclusively your responsibility as the pet owner. This implies that in addition to giving him a nutritious and balanced diet, you need watch out for what he consumes. It can be simple to assume that a meal that is good for humans—like avocado, for instance—would also be good for our pets. But there are many poisonous “human” foods available, and it is our responsibility to prevent our beloved pets from consuming them.
Alcohol, avocado, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins, Xylitol, and chocolate are some of the foods that might cause food poisoning in dogs.
Here are 5 items listed below that should be avoided by your dog.
1. Avocado
There is a substance called persin in avocados. For those who are not allergic to it, it is safe. However, dogs who consume too much may vomit or have diarrhea. Keep your dog away from your avocado plants if you grow them at home. Along with the fruit, persin can be found in the leaves, seeds, and bark. Additionally, an obstruction from an avocado seed in the intestines or stomach could be lethal.
2. Chocolate
Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which are stimulants that can halt the metabolic process of a dog. Even a small amount of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, can cause diarrhea and vomiting. A high dose can result in seizures, irregular heart function, and even death.
Chocolate consumption can cause hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, an abnormal heart rhythm, and seizures. If your dog consumes any amount of chocolate, no matter how small, you should contact your veterinarian right away.
3. Onions and Garlics
Keep onions and garlic away from your dog, whether powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated. They can destroy red blood cells, resulting in anemia. Even some baby food contains onion powder. Poisoning can result from eating a large amount of food all at once. Look for symptoms such as fatigue, vomiting, and breathing difficulties.
4. Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts contain a toxin that can cause weakness, swollen limbs, and panting in your dog’s muscles and nervous system. While it is unknown exactly what it is about these nuts that makes them poisonous to dogs, the fact remains that they are. Don’t give in to your puppy’s puppy-dog eyes when he’s eyeing your macadamia nut cookie. He’ll probably thank you later.
5. Raw meat and Fish
Never give raw or undercooked meat to your dog. Salmonella and E. coli, which are sometimes found in raw meat, can be harmful to dogs as well as humans. Raw meat bones can also cause choking in your dog. Raw meat and fish, like raw eggs, can contain bacteria that cause food poisoning. Some fish, including salmon, trout, shad, and sturgeon, can carry a parasite that causes “fish disease” or “salmon poisoning disease.” It is treatable but seeks medical attention immediately. The first symptoms are vomiting, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. To kill the parasite, fully cook the fish.
