There are several human foods that can be harmful or even toxic to dogs. Here are 10 foods that you should avoid feeding your dog.
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Chocolate: Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine that can be toxic to dogs. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains and the more dangerous it is to your dog.
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Grapes and raisins: These can cause kidney failure in dogs.
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Onions and garlic: These contain compounds that can damage a dog's red blood cells and cause anaemia.
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Avocado: Avocado contains a substance called persin that can be toxic to dogs, especially in large amounts.
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Macadamia nuts: These can cause lethargy, vomiting, hyperthermia and tremors in dogs.
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Alcohol: Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous to dogs, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, and even death.
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Cooked bones: Cooked bones can splinter and cause blockages or tears in a dog's digestive system.
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Xylitol: This is a sugar substitute found in some sugar-free gums and candies. It can cause a rapid insulin release in dogs, leading to hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), seizures and liver failure.
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Fatty foods: Foods high in fat can cause pancreatitis in dogs, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
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Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant that can cause restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, muscle tremors and seizures in dogs.