Did you know that not only are there obvious toxins located in the home such as pesticides, cleaning products and rodent poisons, there are many items for human consumption that can be toxic-even deadly to dogs and cats.
Please avoid allowing your pet to consume the following foods and treats.
Grapes and Raisins:
Just a handful of grapes or raisins can damage your pet’s kidneys or even prove deadly. Even trail mix or snack boxes.
Sweeteners:
Many sugarless gums & candy contain xylitol, a sweetener that is acutely toxic to dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, a life-threatening drop in blood sugar, loss of muscle control, seizures & liver failure.
Onions & Garlic:
Large amounts of onions and garlic in any form-even powdered-can endanger your pet’s health. Effects can range from gastrointestinal upset to severe anemia.
Caffeine:
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, diet pills etc…should never be given to your pet as they can affect the heart, stomach, intestines and nervous system.
Chocolate:
Cocoa & chocolate contain theobromine, a chemical that can affect heart rhythm & cause vomiting, diarrhea and seizures if ingested by pets.
Yeast Dough:
Unbaked dough that contains yeast can expand & release gases in your dog’s stomach or intestines, resulting in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & even life-threatening bloat and twisted stomach. Some yeast dough also ferments into alcohol, which can cause alcohol toxicity.
