Top 10 Foods Dogs Absolutely Must Avoid

What Dogs Should Avoid: The Top Three Categories of Foods

1. Main Dishes and Dairy Products

White Rice: A lowallergen option that is safe for your furry friend to enjoy.

White Steamed Buns: While they can be given occasionally, they should not be a staple due to their potential to cause nutritional deficiencies.

Oats: Beneficial for coat health, oats are often included in commercial dog food.

Yogurt: Enhances immunity and aids digestion, but excessive consumption can lead to diarrhea or soft stools in small dogs.

Wheat Bran: Can help with constipation and increase fiber content in the diet, making it suitable for consumption.

Noodles: High in starch, these should be fed sparingly as they can lead to malnutrition over time.

Leftovers: Caution is advised! While dogs may follow their owners' eating habits, human food often contains high levels of salt, which is not recommended for dogs.

Milk: It can irritate the large intestine, causing bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea.

White Steamed Buns: Can be given occasionally, but should not be a main food source as it can lead to malnutrition.

2. Common Vegetables and Fungi

Pumpkin: Rich in vitamins B2 and betacarotene, it can help with satiety and improve constipation.

Radish: Promotes gastrointestinal motility, increases appetite, and aids digestion.

Leafy Greens (like Mustard, Cabbage, Bok Choy, and Spinach): High in vitamin C, these can be safely consumed.

Spinach: A highfiber food that can speed up digestion and has diuretic properties.

Peas and Broad Beans: Peas can clean the large intestine, while broad beans can help with teeth grinding and provide entertainment.

Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: Potatoes are hypoallergenic but must be cooked before feeding. Sweet potatoes are safe and can be particularly effective for dogs with constipation.

Onions, Garlic, and Shallots: Large amounts can cause anemia, vomiting, and damage to the bone marrow. Raw garlic can irritate the stomach.

Chives: Difficult to digest and absorb, excessive consumption can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea.

Tomatoes: Raw tomatoes can cause poisoning if consumed in large quantities, but ripe tomatoes cooked and served are safe.

3. Common Fruits

Apples and Pears: These can be given in moderation, but remember to remove the seeds!

Watermelon: Seeds should be removed, and like humans, too much can cause diarrhea.

Strawberries: They can be eaten in small amounts, but their high sugar content can strain the kidneys and disrupt hormones, potentially leading to hair loss.

Oranges: They can be a treat, providing vitamin C, but should not be overfed.

Peaches: Only the flesh should be consumed, and the seeds and pits should be avoided.

Grapes: High in glucose and fructose, they can cause poisoning and should be avoided at all costs.

Pineapple: Its acidic pH is not recommended for dogs.

Avocado and Loquat: Avocado contains persin, a toxic substance, and can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and even death.

Mango and Starfruit: They can burden the kidneys, and mango contains cyanide, making them unsafe for dogs.

Remember, the issue with these foods is not necessarily the food itself, but the quantity. In short, avoid feeding anything that shouldn't be given, and feel free to offer the appropriate foods without hesitation.