Hey there, viewers!
Do you have a dog you love dearly?
Dogs are indeed amazing.
You wish you could give them the world in return for their loyalty.
Maybe shower them with treats and toys?
As a dog owner, let me give you some advice.
It’s crucial to give your fur baby healthy food.
But it’s EVEN MORE important to know what human foods you should never feed them.
In today’s video, we will be talking about 9 foods that are toxic to your dog.
Why did avocados make it to our list?
What’s wrong with raisins and grapes?
Why are chewing gums bad for Lucky?
We will be talking about all of this AND more…
Avocados
It hurts whenever avocados make it on a list of “Bad Foods”.
They are so delicious and make for a yummy sandwich.
But as it turns out, this scrumptious fruit is a big NO-NO for your dog.
It’s good for your health thanks to the omega fatty acids it has to offer.
But avocados also contain a toxin called persin.
This toxin doesn’t affect humans, but can wreak havoc on your dog’s lungs and chest.
You need to keep your dog away from every part of Avocado- the fruit, bark, leaves,
and pit.
All of them contain the same toxin.
If your dog eats it, there are high chances fluids will accumulate in its chest and lungs.
This fluid accumulation makes it hard for your dog to breathe, causing oxygen deprivation
and eventual death.
There have been cases where fluids build in their heart and abdomen, especially the pancreas.
The complications arising from this are often fatal.
So every time you reach for an avocado, make sure it’s away from your fur baby’s reach.
The pit can also cause a choking hazard.
Chocolate
The lovely smell of chocolate!
It’s not just us who are addicted to it.
If you open a brand new chocolate bar, your silly pooch will come running.
The smell attracts them too and of course, sugar is their weakness.
So, is it okay to feed them chocolate in moderation?
Absolutely NOT!
People often get confused over this.
A part of the reason why is that they are loaded with sugar.
But that’s not all.
Chocolates contain chemicals that are difficult for the dog to metabolize.
They can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting.
And if you aren’t careful enough, it will lead to dehydration.
While the severity of side effects will depend upon your dog’s size and the amount of chocolate
it ate, experts say even as little as 20 milligrams per body weight can be dangerous.
Side effects of eating chocolate include internal bleeding, heart attack, seizures, and death.
Unsweetened varieties are even more dangerous for your dog, because they contain a higher
concentration of cocoa powder.
In short, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is for your dog.
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Raisins & Grapes
In short, never ever feed your dog raisins and grapes.
Not even a few.
They are extremely toxic for dogs and can cause rapid kidney failure.
Even a small amount can send your dog to the ER.
In fact, there has been a study to review 180 reports.
Revelations have been startling.
Some dogs died after they ate just a handful of raisins.
It doesn’t matter whether they eat them raw, or get them from baked goodies like raisin
cookies.
Both forms are lethal.
Keep your breakfast cereals away if they contain these two ingredients.
If your dog accidentally ate grapes or raisins, watch for alarming signs like vomiting, fatigue,
and diarrhea.
Excessive thirst and very little pee is a sign of kidney failure.
Contact your vet immediately.
Sweet Candies, Toothpaste, and Chewing Gum
There is a reason why we coupled sweet candies, chewing gums, and toothpaste under one heading.
All of them contain a sugary-alcohol added to sweeten the taste.
It’s safe for us, but toxic to dogs.
Eating anything that contains it will cause a significant drop in the dog’s blood sugar
all of a sudden.
You will see the symptoms within 30 minutes.
They include seizures, vomiting, weakness, and even coma.
All of this eventually causes death by damaging the liver.
This means you cannot use human toothpaste to clean your dog’s teeth.
There is a special dog-variety available.
And yes, keep all processed baked goods away from your dog.
Before we move ahead, here is a video you might like.
Watch this video to learn about 11 foods that can kill you.
Caffeine
Oh, how cute a dog would look drinking tea and coffee!
And maybe some green tea for their health, right?
WRONG!
Any beverage that contains a hint of caffeine is off the list of foods to give your dogs.
Caffeine over stimulates a dog’s nervous system and causes their heart to beat very
fast.
Within a few hours of drinking tea or coffee, your pooch might face symptoms like the lack
of bladder control, excessive thirst, restlessness, and vomiting.
In case he drank too much caffeine, he might face lung failure or an abnormal heart rhythm
leading to death.
There have been several deaths reported due to caffeine overdose, and the minimum amount
found is 1 milligram per kilogram of weight.
On average, a cup of coffee contains 40 to 150 milligrams of caffeine.
Now you get the rest of the picture!
Alcohol
We all love our dogs and of course, none of us would ever think about getting them drunk.
But alcohol exists in things we wouldn’t realize.
Try mouthwash, perfume, paint and cleaning products.
Make sure they’re out of your dog’s reach.
Even the slightest amount can be deadly.
Mild symptoms include vomiting, lack of muscle coordination, and poor breathing.
But in case your dog has had way too much, it will result in seizures, lung failure and
ultimately death.
Experts say 8 milliliters of 100% alcohol per kilogram is enough to cause death 12 to
24 hours after drinking it.
Though alcohol poisoning in the majority of cases happened by accident, one particular
incident has horrified everyone.
A dog ate a large number of rotten apples, and passed away from alcohol poisoning.
Yeast Dough
Just like alcohol, raw dough containing yeast is absolutely off-limits for your dog.
This is because yeast produces alcohol as they ferment.
Now just imagine yeast inside your dog’s stomach.
And it isn’t just the increased alcohol in your dog’s blood that raises concern.
Even the dough will expand inside your furry canine’s tummy causing severe bloating.
Your dog will find it difficult to breathe, as the expanded dough will put pressure on
surrounding organs as well.
Make sure raw dough is out of your dog’s reach at all times.
Salt
Do you feed your dog the same food you cook yourself?
Or maybe give in to their puppy-dog eyes and offer table scraps?
You need to stop doing this.
It’s causing them harm.
Human food contains salt that isn’t good for dogs.
Eating too much can lead to serious conditions known as salt poisoning.
It causes water deprivation in dogs and leads to symptoms like seizures, fever, tremors,
and vomiting.
Eventually, it causes death in severe cases if not checked on in time.
Even 4 grams of salt is toxic for dogs.
This means your popcorn and pretzels are meant for you only.
Do not give in to their cries.
Instead, give them a dog treat.
Make sure your dog has fresh drinking water available 24*7.
Onion & Garlic
There is another reason why you’re advised to never share your food with a furry friend.
It might contain onion and garlic.
Onion contains compounds that are harmful to dogs.
They can damage their red blood cells.
If they have enough onions, it will cause anemia making them feel tired all the time.
In severe cases, a blood transfusion will be needed to save them.
Garlic is even more dangerous than onions.
It contains strong compounds that are toxic to dogs.
Your dog will become anemic and his urine will turn dark red in color.
A blood transfusion will be required to save him.
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