Top Foods Dogs Should Avoid: A Comprehensive List

Dear masters, here are some harmful foods to be aware of, and please take note of them, jotting them down in your little notebooks!

1. Chocolate Products

Chocolates are a poison for dogs. They contain caffeine and theobromine, among other substances. While humans can metabolize these substances and expel them from the body, dogs' digestive systems lack this capability.

After consuming chocolate, dogs might suffer from severe vomiting, seizures, and even heart failure or nerve damage. So, please keep your furry friends away from chocolate products.

2. Onions, Garlic, and Chives

Onions, garlic, and chives contain thiosulfate, a compound that can damage hemoglobin in red blood cells when ingested by dogs. This damage can lead to red blood cell rupture and rapid clearance, causing symptoms of hemolytic anemia in dogs: decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, urine may turn pale or brownish.

3. Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol affects a dog's central nervous system, initially causing excitement followed by inhibition. This can lead to vomiting, restlessness, frequent urination, and abnormal behavior. Excessive alcohol intake can cause dogs to become comatose, have difficulty breathing, and even experience heart rate suppression.

4. Grape Products

Grapes contain a substance that can cause acute kidney failure in dogs, posing a threat to their lives. Whether fresh grapes or raisins, neither should be given to dogs. Raisins, being dehydrated, are even more likely to cause poisoning symptoms.

After consumption, dogs may experience abdominal pain and vomiting with diarrhea. Within twelve hours, kidney toxicity may occur, and it can accumulate over time, leading to kidney failure if severe.

5. Cat Food

Many of you have both dogs and cats at home. It's common for dogs to finish their own food and then beg for the cat's meal. This can be dangerous.

Because cat food and dog food contain different nutrients, cat food is rich in proteins and fats, which can be difficult for dogs to digest and absorb. Eating too much cat food can not only cause gastrointestinal discomfort and disease but also disrupt the dog's normal digestion, leading to a weakened constitution.