What NOT to feed your dog

• Author : Admin
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• Blog Category : Crate Training
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• Created on 10-19-2021

When your dog is looking up at you with adorable, pleading puppy dog eyes it’s tempting to give in and feed them whatever they’re begging for, but many human foods are harmful to pooches and some dogs even have particular allergies to certain types of foods. To help keep your pup happy and healthy, here are some foods to avoid feeding your dog from the table.

Coffee Grounds– Caffeine in large amounts can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate, hyperactivity, seizures, and in severe cases death, so make sure your dog stays away from the coffee.

Chocolate– Most people know chocolate is toxic to dogs because chocolate contains two alkaloid compounds (methylxanthines) — theobromine and caffeine–that are poisonous to dogs. Darker chocolate is more dangerous because it contains higher amounts of theobromine. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning in dogs include vomiting, fever, increased activity, trembling, increased heart rate, seizure, and in severe cases death.

Cooked Bones– While raw bones or bones sold for dogs are a great treat that gives your dog something to chew on instead of your shoes, cooked bones are more likely to splinter, causing sharp shards of bone that can harm your dog. This can result in choking, internal bleeding, and blocking the digestive tract. A serious blockage of the digestive tract could be fatal.

Raw dough (with yeast)- unbaked yeast in raw dough could expand in your dog’s stomach and cause uncomfortable bloating. Some resulting symptoms include drooling, vomiting or dry-heaving, visibly bloated stomach, increased heart rate, and possibly death if the expanded dough ruptures any internal organs.

Pits and Seeds– Many pits and seeds of fruits contain harmful chemicals to dogs, though in many cases it takes a large quantity to cause toxicity, it is safer to keep these away from your dog. Apple seeds, cherry pits, apricot pits, plum pits, persimmon seeds, and macadamia nuts are some common pits, seeds, and nuts that contain chemicals, such as cyanide, that could hurt your dog.

Remember to be mindful of how different foods can affect your dog and check with a veterinarian if you are uncertain of giving any human foods to your pup. Consult a veterinarian if your dog shows concerning behaviors or signs of food poisoning. We recommend feeding your dog nutritious, high-protein dog food (especially for puppies!), and you can even get breed-specific dog food to ensure your dog is meeting all its nutritional requirements.