If you own a dog, then you know how attached you are to him or her. You consider him or her a part of your family and do every little thing he or she wants. You care for them like your own baby – you bathe them, brush their hair, and serve them healthy food. When I talk about food, I mean special food made for pets. Don’t even think about giving the 5 deadly foods listed below, as this can greatly affect their body. Sometimes they can even lead to death.
5 Foods Foods That Kill Your Dog
1. Chocolate
Yes, you may find it very tasty, but a small piece of chocolate can literally take your dog’s life. The amount of chocolate your dog consumes determines the level of toxicity. Symptoms after your dog eats chocolate include:
- Diarrhea
- Seizures
- Vomit
- Poisoning
According to pet experts, the darker the chocolate, the more severe the poisoning. So next time, don’t even think about putting a few pieces in front of your dog’s nose thinking that he might love it – you might be taking their life instead!
2. Xylitol
This is usually an artificial or flavored sweetener, which is contained in sweets, bakery products, and sugar-free chewing gum. Xylitol may be approved for humans but not for dogs. It can easily cause severe liver damage and a life-threatening drop in blood sugar levels. According to the PPH (Pet Poison Helpline), a 10-pound dog would only need a single small piece of chewing gum (sugar-free) to achieve an extremely toxic dose. Within 10 to 15 minutes, you’ll see your dog’s blood glucose level drop horribly, leading to swallowing, vomiting, and poor coordination.
3. Grapes
Yes, of course, for humans it is one of the healthiest and tastiest fruits, but never for dogs. Think twice before you give it. You may be giving it with the intention of giving your dog healthy food, but the fact is that it can be the exact opposite. In dogs, both grapes and raisins cause kidney failure. This is followed by increased thirst, increased urination, vomiting, and even poisoning. And I don’t think you want to see your pet suffer in pain. So it’s better to keep them out of reach.
4. Garlic & Onions
If these 2 ingredients are consumed in excess, this will cause massive damage to your dog’s RBCs (Red Blood Cells). Sometimes it even leads to anemia. On the other hand, the dose level determines the degree of poisoning. Other major symptoms of poisoning include reduced appetite and lethargy. If such a situation occurs and you see your pet behaving strangely, you should make a diagnosis immediately, otherwise, you could end up killing your own dog.
5. Alcohol
Besides cocktails, beer, and wine, even desserts contain alcohol. If you feed them these delicious desserts now, they will certainly get into trouble. This upsets the dog’s stomach and can also be life-threatening. It leads to some severe poisoning symptoms such as seizures.
I suggest that you talk to your vet about what kind of food you and your children should feed the pets. If you feel that your pet has ingested some toxic substances, do not hesitate to call 888-426-4435, ASPCA (Animal Poison Control Center) or PPH (Pet Poison Hotline) at 855-213-6680. These two telephone lines are manned around the clock.
