Foods and Household Products That Are Dangerous to Your Dog..

Certain foods and household products can be dangerous to dogs! It’s only natural for dogs to be curious. But their curiosity can get them into trouble when they get into areas where you store household items such as medicine and detergents. Many common household items that you use everyday can be harmful, and sometimes even lethal, to your dog.

Foods that are harmful to your dog:
May cause vomiting, abdominal pain
and/or diarrhea:

Wild cherry
Almond
Apricot
Balsam Pear
Japanese Plum

May cause varied reactions:

Yeast dough
Coffee grounds
Macadamia nuts
Tomato and potato leaves and stems
Avocados
Onions and onion powder
Grapes
Raisins
Chocolate
Pear and peach kernels
Mushrooms (if also toxic to humans)
Rhubarb
Spinach

Alcohol:
Symptoms of possible poisoning are: vomiting, diarrhea, difficult breathing, abnormal urine (color, aroma or odor, frequency, etc.), salivation, weakness. If your dog should ingest harmful chemicals, contact a veterinarian or poison control center immediately.

Common household items that are
harmful to your dog:

Acetaminophen
Antifreeze and other car fluids
Bleach and cleaning fluids
Boric acid
Deodorants
Deodorizers
Detergents
De-icing salts
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Furniture polish
Gasoline
Hair colorings
Weed killers
Insecticides
Kerosene
Matches
Mothballs
Nail polish and remover
Paint
Prescription and
non-prescription medicine
Rat poison
Rubbing alcohol
Shoe polish
Sleeping pills
Snail or slug bait
Turpentine
Windshield-wiper fluid

Think Before You Give Left-overs To Your Dog.

QUESTION: Can certain foods that are safe for humans be toxic to dogs?

DR. BINGHAM: You might be surprised at how seemingly innocuous foods and beverages can be harmful, even fatal, to the family dog, depending on the dog’s size and how much is eaten. With the holidays on the way, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the risks.

Chocolate – A treasured treat for us, chocolate can be fatal to dogs. Containing a chemical called theobromine, even small amounts can lead to a problem.

Onions – Halitosis aside, onions can cause hemolytic anemia, a condition that destroys a dog’s red blood cells. And they can have a cumulative effect.

Macadamia nuts – Experts are not sure why just yet, but just a few Macadamia nuts can induce tremors and even temporary weakness in a dog’s hind legs.

Coffee – Caffeine is a methylxanthine compound which can increase a dog’s heart rate and trigger seizures.

Alcohol – Don’t let your Beagle belly up to the bar – alcohol depresses brain function and can cause a coma.

While your dog may find the same foods as appetizing as you, it doesn’t mean they’ll be just as safe for him. When in doubt it’s always wiser to reward your canine with real dog treats or dog food, not human fare.

If you have a question for Dr. Bingham, please send it to DrB@biljac.com.