0

Your Cart is Empty

Foods That Can Be Poisonous to Dogs and Other Animals

Foods That Can Be Poisonous to Dogs and Other Animals

poisonous foods for dogs Love The Breed

Find out what foods are safe for people but dangerous for pets

Some foods that are considered good for people can be very dangerous for pets. The list below highlights some of the most common foods that can be dangerous to animals.

This is not an exhaustive list, and any decision to provide your pet with food not specifically intended for animals should be discussed with your veterinarian or pet nutritionist. For more information on foods that could be unsafe for pets, visit the ASPCA's http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets

The following foods may be dangerous to your pet

  • Alcoholic beverages 
  • Apple seeds 
  • Apricot pits 
  • Avocados
  • Cherry pits
  • Candy (particularly chocolate—which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets—and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol) 
  • Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate-covered espresso beans)
  • Garlic
  • Grapes 
  • Gum (can cause blockages and sugar free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
  • Hops (used in home beer brewing) 
  • Macadamia nuts 
  • Moldy foods 
  • Mushroom plants 
  • Mustard seeds 
  • Onions and onion powder 
  • Peach pits 
  • Potato leaves and stems (green parts) 
  • Raisins 
  • Rhubarb leaves 
  • Salt 
  • Tea (because it contains caffeine) 
  • Tomato leaves and stems (green parts) 
  • Walnuts 
  • Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets)
  • Yeast dough

This information was compiled from various sources.

poisonous foods for dogs Love The Breed Store

 

  • Home

  • Beagle

  • Bull Dog

  • Chihuahua

  • Dachshund

  • German Shepherd

  • Golden Retriever

  • Labrador Retriever

  • Pit Bull

  • Pug
  •  

     

    PLEASE SHARE IF YOU CARE

    (CLICK ONE OF THE SOCIAL LINKS BELOW)


    Leave a comment

    Comments will be approved before showing up.


    Also in Dog News

    10 Warnings, Tips and Dangers for Pets 4th of July Fireworks
    10 Warnings, Tips and Dangers for Pets 4th of July Fireworks

    Read More
    X