Published 15:34 IST, December 4th 2019
Human food items that can be dangerous for your dogs and must be avoided
Human foods that are safe for human consumption can often be dangerous for your pets. Here is a list of food items that must be avoided as they can be harmful.
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Several food items are considered safe for human consumption but can be very dangerous for your dogs. While we consider dogs as our family members, feeding m with same food we have can prove to be a little dangerous for m. It is t just because of weight, but veterinary doctors recommend that dogs should t be given oily and fatty foods that we have. It is because it can cause digestive problems in dogs. Here is list of food items that should t be given to dogs.
1: Xylitol
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in foods like sugarless gum, sugar-free candy, and baked goods. It can also be found in toothpaste, mouthwash, chewable vitamins, and cough drops. Dogs that ingest Xylitol can show symptoms like vomiting, seizures, and loss of coordination, which can occur anywhere from a few minutes to several hours after ingestion. Dogs that consume high levels of Xylitol can also develop liver failure. It is better to consult a vet immediately if you think your pet has consumed anything that contains Xylitol in it.
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2: Chocolates
It is a well-kwn fact that chocolates are harmful to dogs. amount and of chocolates consumed by dogs determine toxicity level y will experience. common symptoms experienced by dogs due to chocolate consumption include vomiting, diarrhoea, increased thirst, abdominal discomfort, lethargy, muscle tremors, irregular heartbeat, high body temperature, seizures and death. darker chocolate is, more dangerous it is. Dark chocolates contain a higher concentration of caffeine and obromine, both of which cause toxicosis in dogs.
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3: Grapes
While grapes and raisins are t harmful to some dog species, y have been associated with kidney failure in ors. Vomiting, lethargy, and diarrhoea can occur within 12 hours of ingestion. If se symptoms are t treated, y can le to dehydration, decreased appetite, and increased urination followed by decreased urination. If your dog has consumed grapes and any of se symptoms occur, take m to a vet immediately.
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4: Garlic and Onions
Anything in onion family–from garlic to shallots to scallions to chives–is toxic to dogs. y contain compounds that can cause gastroenteritis, anaemia, and serious dam to red blood cells. Dogs do t show symptoms of onion or garlic poisoning for several days after ingestion, but se symptoms include lethargy, weakness, and orange- to dark red-tinged urine.
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Disclaimer: se pointers are gared from various medical journals. Please consult a veterinary doctor for more details and in case of any emergency.
11:07 IST, December 4th 2019