Dangerous Dog Foods

Many people treat their dogs like people but when it comes to foods, people and dogs are very different. There are foods that people can eat that will make a dog very sick and potentially cause its death. Knowing what these foods are and why they should be avoided will help all dog owners be more diligent in the feeding of any and all foods to their dog.

  1. Grapes and Raisins

    • As people, we are always told that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but this is not always the case for dogs. Two things that you absolutely need to avoid feeding your dog are grapes and raisins. The reason for this is that grapes and raisins cannot be properly digested by a dog's system and can actually become toxic to the kidneys, causing vomiting, diarrhea and even death in some dogs. Your dog may like grapes and raisins, but they simply are not a healthy choice for him.

    Chocolate

    • This seems like common sense and many people have heard it, but it is true that chocolate should not be fed to your do--even in small amounts. The reason for this is that chocolate is a stimulant, which will increase the heart rate of your dog. In some dogs, the increased heart rate can lead to an irregular heartbeat, causing seizure or even death. For those that don't suffer from an irregular heartbeat, the chocolate can cause vomiting, frequent urination and diarrhea, which will dehydrate your dog.

    Onions

    • Most dogs will not eat onions but if yours will, this is still not a healthy choice for your dog. When consumed by your dog, the onions will actually cause the break down of red blood cells. The result is that your dog will not have as much oxygen in the blood as he should. This may cause your dog to feel generally ill, exhausted or even cause vomiting and diarrhea.

    Bread Dough

    • Most dogs love bread or the smell of bread dough. It is important that you do not feed your dog bread dough because they have a tendency to eat it without chewing it. This is potentially dangerous because when the bread dough hits the warm stomach it may continue to rise, which will cause bloating and vomiting as well as severe discomfort in the abdominal area.

    Raw Fish

    • Just because you enjoy raw fish, such as the fish found in sushi, it doesn't mean your dog should. Raw fish often contains parasites, such as fluke larvae. Eating the fluke larvae will result in the dog having the larvae attached to his intestinal walls. The result will be that your dog may feel lethargic, may lose weight, vomit, have diarrhea, and even stop eating or want to eat too much. If you want to feed your dog fish, be sure to cook it thoroughly to avoid feeding him these potentially damaging parasites.