Human birth control pills can
even be toxic to dogs, but fortunately, a dog would have to eat a very large number of these to cause a serious problem.
In fact, some people food can
even be toxic to dogs.
Bear in mind that in large doses raw garlic can cause digestive upset or
even be toxic to dogs, so don't overdo it!
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.
Chestnuts:
Even though chestnuts
are not
toxic to dogs, they can pose a choking hazard
to Fido and should
be avoided.
Raisins and / or Grapes - For reasons currently unknown
to veterinary science, raisins and grapes can cause irreversible kidney failure in
dogs (cats
are unlikely
to ingest table scraps but
be aware that
even small amounts can
be toxic).
You really just don't need
to feed your
dog food that contains this ingredient,
even if it
's not
toxic.
Even though xylitol has
been shown
to be safe for both human and cat consumption, it has severe
toxic effects in
dogs.
The good news
is there
are many natural flea control alternatives
to help you avoid these
toxic products that can risk your
dog's health and
even his life.
Toxic products from spoiled foodstuffs Drug residues Hormone levels comparable
to amounts that have produced cancer in laboratory animals Artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, all of which he claims
are responsible for an epidemic of cancer and degenerative diseases And
even euthanized
dogs and cats, which he claims «
are routinely rendered by veterinary hospitals or shelters and recycled into pet food.»
There aren't any clear guidelines
to, or
even an understanding of, what levels of any of these (and other poisons / chemicals)
is considered
to be too much, or
toxic for
dogs.
For knuckleheads who might not realize it, alcohol
is toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma, and
even death, reminds Gainesville, Fla., radio station KTK, 98.5.
Sadly, all too often, we overlook the grim reality that in our own backyards and
even inside our own cabinets and homes
are substances and chemicals that
are fatally
toxic to our french bulldogs, or any
dog, for that matter.
We as pet owners have
to be careful when feeding people food
to dogs —
even some of the healthiest human foods can
be highly
toxic to our canine companions — but, fortunately, we can feed Fido a couple blueberries without fear.
Because rabbits
are unable
to vomit,
toxic foods
are even more dangerous for your bunny than they would
be for your cat or
dog, so it
is up
to you
to keep these legumes out of their reach.
But i do find it odd that they do nt know the readon why raisins
are toxic to dogs and
even more odd that no studies have
been done
to even confirm raisin toxicity in
dogs.
Some
dogs inherit this condition, though it can also
be caused by old age, diabetes mellitus, inflammation of the eye, exposure
to a
toxic substance, or
even abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood.
«Acetaminophen, in particular,
is toxic to dogs —
even more so
to cats,» he adds.
Many human foods
are toxic to dogs, but
even those that
are «safe» can cause unwanted weight gain.
Spilled antifreeze should
be cleaned immediately;
even in very small quantities this can
be highly
toxic to both
dogs and cats because of the ethylene glycol.
Even if they
're in powdered form (so the label will read «garlic powder» or «onion powder»), they
're still very
toxic to dogs.
They have virtually no
toxic side effects,
even at high doses, and can
be used in patients ranging from pocket pets
to dogs, cats, birds and
even horses.
Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve
are all
toxic to dogs and could damage their liver and kidneys or
even kill them.
The Sago Palm
is also extremely
toxic to dogs, causing violent vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and
even death.
The fruit appears similar
to cherry tomatoes (another member of the nightshade family), but it
is toxic for humans and
even more so for
dogs.
As stated above, there
are many people foods that can
be harmful and
even toxic to your
dog.
Grapes (and their raisin form)
are actually quite
toxic to dogs,
even in small amounts.
Even though cats tend
to be more discriminating than
dogs about ingesting random
toxic substances, cats do get into the strangest things.
Grapes (and raisins)-- While it
's still a mystery as
to what exactly the toxin
is in this popular fruit,
even small amounts of grapes and raisins can
be toxic to dogs, the fact remains that some
dogs experience kidney damage and
even kidney failure.
Acetaminophen can
be extremely
toxic to dogs,
even at small doses.
For example, any flea product containing permethrin
is highly
toxic to cats,
even if it worked wonders for your
dog.
Antifreeze
is highly
toxic to dogs,
even a very small amount.
It
is toxic to dogs and,
even in small amounts, can make them sick.
Even though it may seem funny for your pet
dog to lap up a cup of wine, the main ingredients in alcohol
are toxic to your pets, especially
dogs.
Remember that grapes, raisins, chocolate, onion, macadamia nuts, avocado, and all foods sweetened with xylitol (commonly used in sugarless chewing gum)
are toxic to dogs and should never
be allowed,
even in small quantities.
For cats,
to an
even greater extent than
dogs, chocolate can
be lethally
toxic.
Even one pill can
be toxic to a cat or small
dog.
Giving raw garlic
to dogs is a no - no because it can cause digestive upset,
even be toxic in large doses.
However, the sweetener
is highly
toxic,
even deadly,
to dogs.
It
is important that you never administer any of these medications without consulting your veterinarian as they can
be extremely
toxic,
even lethal,
to dogs and cats.
Human food not safe for pets The following foods have
been identified as potentially
toxic,
even fatal
to dogs: alcohol, avocados, chocolate, macadamia nuts, fatty, moldy or spoiled foods, onions, grapes and raisins, salt, and yeast dough.
We must
be cautious when giving human foods
to our
dogs because they can cause gastrointestinal irritation or
even be toxic.
Even dogs that
are unaffected by the MDR1 mutation may
be exposed
to toxic doses of this medication if they consume the feces of recently wormed cattle, horses, and sheep.
In fact,
toxic environmental exposure, nutritional factors, and
even vaccinations have sometimes
been incriminated as contributing
to autoimmune destruction of a
dog's thyroid gland, known as autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Ibuprofen (aka Advil or Motrin) can definitely
be toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets —
even in small amounts.
Other fruits that
are toxic to dogs will have the seeds or
even the skin as having the toxin.
Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and
even gum (Nicorette ®) contain nicotine, which
is toxic to dogs and cats.
Veterinarians warn that the following foods have
been identified as potentially
toxic,
even fatal
to dogs: alcohol, avocados, bones, caffeine, chocolate, corn on the cob, dairy, macadamia nuts, fatty, moldy or spoiled foods, onions, pitted fruits, raw eggs, grapes and raisins, salt and yeast dough.
Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in some sugar - free products, including candy and chewing gum,
is very
toxic to dogs and fatal
even in small amounts (e.g. 8 - 10 sticks of chewing gum).
However, grapes
are toxic to dogs, and raisins
even moreso.