My dog is my best friend so I try to stay up on what is good and not so good for him to eat. I receive emails information from my vet now and then with sites that I find quite informative. This is one he sent that I want to share. It comes from Vet Street.
Onions,
garlic, leeks and chives, which are all members of the Allium genus, can damage
healthy red blood cells, leading to life-threatening anemia. Cooking these household staples won't make
them any less toxic, so leave them out of your pet's diet no matter how they're
prepared.
Grapes
or Raisins may look harmless, but they can cause illness and kidney damage in
dogs. Clinical signs can occur within 24
hours of eating and include, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.
Raw
Potatoes can be risky for your pup, especially if it has any green parts or
sprouts. Potatoes contain solanin, a
toxin that can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea and severe stomach upset.
Wild
mushrooms can be pretty, but they can also be deadly for dogs. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can range from
vomiting and hallucinating to liver failure and death. There are many different species of mushrooms
and toxicity levels differ, so to be safe, keep your animal away from all wild
mushrooms.
Apple
Cores with seeds and stems are a no no.
It's fine for your dog to eat an apple slice or two but don't give him
the core, seeds, stems and leaves which contain cyanide, a toxin that can cause
dilated puples, panting, difficulty breathing and shock. You'll also want to be cautious about other
fruits with seeds, such as watermelon - offer only the fruit, not the seeds,
stems or leaves.
Stone
fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries are not safe for dogs -
their pits can be choking hazards. And
choking isn't the only problem with these fruits. The stems, leaves and pits of apricots,
plums, peaches and cherries also contain cyanide.
Rhubarb
Leaves are toxic to pets so if you're making a rhubarb pie, make sure you
carefully dispose of the leaves. They
can cause kidney failure and tremors.
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