Giving your dog leftover bones can lead to weight gain and some table scraps may
also be toxic for dogs or could pose as a potential choking hazard.
It's not so much that
walnuts are toxic for dogs, although they might cause a stomach ache, it's that they can cause intestinal blockages.
And, the ASPCA says, remember that
chocolate is toxic for dogs, while the aluminum foil and cellophane in candy wrappers can cause serious problems for cats and dogs.
Tucker's Onion Burgers — Dogs are welcome on the patio where they have a special dog watering station and will even make your dog an onion - free burger (
onions are toxic for dogs).
Even then, garlic contains thiosulphate, which can
be toxic for your dog.
Avoid chocolate as
it is toxic for both dogs and cats — wrapped candy canes or sugar cookies make safer and more aesthetically pleasing alternatives.
For a list of foods to keep away from your pets, check out Thanksgiving Foods
That Are Toxic for Dogs & Cats.
Whether you are Rachel Ray or John Q. Dogowner, the best advice is to avoid feeding your dogs any amount of foods that, while fine for humans, can
be toxic for dogs:
This is of key importance, since some vegetables can
be toxic for your dog.
Alcohol or chocolate can
be toxic for your dog.
It may seem widely know that chocolate can
be toxic for dogs, but last year alone, there were over 1,100 calls to animal poison control hotlines concerning pets» (mostly dogs) consumption of chocolate.
These berries look and taste similar to cherry tomatoes, but
they are toxic for dogs and humans.
Be aware that many common foods, including chocolate, onions and grapes, can
be toxic for dogs.
A plain, raw cranberry could be safe for your dog (though most dogs will avoid eating it because of the tartness), but cranberry sauces and dishes should be avoided, because of the other ingredients such as sugar and liquor, which could
be toxic for your dog.
Tea tree oil, for example, is fine for humans but can
be toxic for both dogs and cats.
In large amounts, theobromine can
be toxic for both dogs and humans; however toxicity is very rare in people even when very large quantities of chocolate are consumed.
Dettol contains chloroxylenol which in some cases and large enough quantities can
be toxic for dogs, especially if licked; we generally prefer to use chlorhexidine in pets.
There are some plants that dogs might eat
that are toxic for dogs.
Although it is tempting to share a tasty treat with our pet, many foods that are safe for humans can
be toxic for our dogs...
Most, however, are insecticides (a type of pesticide) that can
be toxic for your dog or cat.
Although it is tempting to share a tasty treat with our pet, many foods that are safe for humans can
be toxic for our dogs and cats.
Side effects of consumption of thyroid and blood pressure medicine include: vomiting, diarrhoea, skin sensitivity, lethargy, increased thirst, respiratory problems, dizziness etc... Also, other medicines present may
be toxic for dogs and may cause kidney or liver failure over time if consumed (if you don't know what was there).
Chocolate
is toxic for dogs: so is xylitol, the artificial sweetener used in many candies and gums.
Some mouthwashes may be harmful to dogs depending on their specific ingredients; I had a quick check of the Crest website and there are multiple different types of mouthwash (some contain some artificial sweeteners which may
be toxic for dogs).