A dog is not only a loyal friend, but also a family member, to whom you want to give the best. However, not everything that a person likes is suitable for a dog.
Some products may not only be tasteless, but also dangerous to your pet's health. What products should be excluded from your dog's diet and why?
Chocolate
Chocolate is a sweet treat that many people enjoy. But for dogs, it is a poison that can cause poisoning, seizures, and even death.
Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that dogs cannot digest or eliminate from their bodies.
The darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. Therefore, never give your dog chocolate or products containing it.
Chewing gum and candy
Chewing gum and candy are not only extra calories, but also a potential danger to your dog.
Many of them contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener that can cause hypoglycemia, liver damage, and coma in dogs.
Xylitol may also be found in other products, such as toothpaste, vitamins, or medications. Therefore, check the ingredients of products before giving them to your dog and keep them out of reach.
Grapes and raisins
Grapes and raisins are healthy and delicious fruits for humans, but they can be deadly for dogs. For an unknown reason, these fruits can cause acute kidney failure in dogs, which can lead to death.
Signs of grape or raisin poisoning may include: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, depression, dehydration. If you suspect your dog has eaten grapes or raisins, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Garlic and onion
Garlic and onions are healthy and flavorful vegetables for humans, but they can be harmful to dogs.
These vegetables contain thiosulfates, which can destroy your dog's red blood cells, causing anemia and hemolysis.
Signs of poisoning from garlic or onions may include: pale mucous membranes, weakness, rapid breathing, tachycardia, hemoglobinuria.
Garlic and onions can be found in many different foods, so be careful about what you give your dog.
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