* Enzyme deficiency * Reaction to something in the food your dog eats such as caffeine, tyramine (chemical found in plants that
are toxic to dogs such as mistletoe) or chocolate.
Not exact matches
Choose brands that
are free of preservatives and chemicals and stay away from those that use any artificial sweeteners,
such as xylitol, as they can
be toxic to dogs and even other animals.
Common Plants Berries from common plants,
such as nandina or burning bush,
are toxic to dogs, Dr. Jana Layton of Riverbrook Animal Hospital says.
Certain types of mulches
such as cocoa mulch and cedar chips may also
be toxic to dogs.
In some cases, there
are no definitive answers as
to exactly why some human foods
are such toxic foods for
dogs.
Also, make sure that there
's nothing lying around that your
dog could get into that would cause infections or complications
to his health —
toxic substances
such as antifreeze
are deadly.
Some foreign bodies,
such as batteries,
are made of materials that
are potentially
toxic to dogs.
Note: Never give
dogs or cats human pain killers,
such as Tylenol which
is toxic to pets.
Mass - produced pet foods can contain some elements that could
be considered unhealthy for your pet,
such as antibiotics, herbicides, pesticides, which can
be difficult for your puppy
to rid from the body and if these build up, they could lead
to a
toxic situation for your
dog.
Toxic foods such as chocolates or grapes are known to be toxic to dogs when ingested, but larger dogs tend to get away from being sick compared to puppies or smaller
Toxic foods
such as chocolates or grapes
are known
to be toxic to dogs when ingested, but larger dogs tend to get away from being sick compared to puppies or smaller
toxic to dogs when ingested, but larger
dogs tend
to get away from
being sick compared
to puppies or smaller
dogs.
For a definitive food allergy diagnosis, your veterinarian needs
to rule out other potential causes for your
dog's anatomical reaction
such as exposure
to a
toxic substance, food intolerance (which
is different from a food allergy) or a drug or poison reaction.
Other foods high in copper
are toxic to dogs generally,
such as chocolate, avocado, raisins and olives.
Fillers
such as corn, soy, gluten, or corn, which
are sometimes used used
to make
dog toothpastes can
be toxic and can cause inflammation in your
dog.
Common Household Chemicals
Such As Rat Poison, Antifreeze and Mothballs (left
to right) Are Toxic To Do
to right)
Are Toxic To Do
To Dogs
They
are toxic to dogs if eaten in large amounts and would
be to cats, although they
are less likely
to pig out on
such sweets.
Supplementing antioxidants from fruits and vegetables
is safe, however
is important
to avoid ones that
are toxic to dogs and cats
such as grapes, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, etc..
Human painkillers,
such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen,
are toxic to dogs and cats.Source: www.nsalamerica.org
If you think your
dog's skin has
been exposed
to a
toxic substance,
such as a household cleaner, read the instructions on the product's label on how
to handle human exposure
to the toxin, and follow the directions provided.
Human baked goods contain high amounts of fat and sugar and ingredients
such as chocolate and xylitol, both of which
are toxic to dogs, warns WebMD.
Xylitol
is a natural substance and, as
such, can
be found in these products, but it
is still
toxic to dogs.
Methyl xanthine, which
is found in dark chocolate and Baker's chocolate,
is toxic to dogs and causes symptoms
such as vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, and possible fatality.
Note: Never give your
dog human pain medications
such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), which can
be toxic to dogs.
Exposure
to Poison If you know your
dog has
been exposed
to a poison,
such as rodent bait or a
toxic food, it
's important
to get emergency vet care.
Baked goods,
such as brownies, pose a double risk
to dogs as chocolate
is also
toxic.
Unlike the
toxic insecticides in products
such as Spotton, Proban, and Prospot, the ingredients in Frontline and Advantage
are not absorbed into the bloodstream and
are toxic only
to fleas, not
to dogs or their owners.
Some products labeled only for use in
dogs are toxic to cats,
such as permethrins.
Be sure
to keep up
to date on your pet's vaccinations and check - ups
to keep him healthy, and keep your
dog away from foods that
are toxic,
such as garlic, onions, chocolate, grapes and avocados.
Such ingredients as chocolate, macadamia nuts and onions,
to name a few,
are edible and good for humans but can
be toxic to cats or
dogs.