Things Your Dog Should NEVER Eat! – A List of Harmful and Toxic Foods
There are numerous things that our dogs should not consume as they are harmful to their health. Below is an important list to remember or put on the fridge. Inform others who take care of your dog so they can also help protect your canine companion.
Harmful foods for dogs
The following foods can be harmful or toxic to your dog:
- Chocolate/cocoa
- Green mold cheese
- Yeast/Dough
- Onion, garlic
- Nuts (especially macadamia nuts)
- Raisins, grapes
- Raw potatoes
- Raw egg white (in larger quantities)
- Salt
- Quark (a type of dairy product)
Dangerous chemicals for dogs
Avoid letting your dog ingest the following chemicals:
- Cigarette butts, snuff
- Coolant/antifreeze (glycol)
- Rat poison
- Slug repellent
- Chewing gum (containing xylitol)
- Painkillers
Hazardous hygiene and cleaning products
Be careful with these products too:
- Bleach
- Deodorant
- Abrasive cleaner
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Laundry and dishwashing detergents
- Among others
Natural hazards for dogs
Be aware of the risks in nature:
- Acorns
- Toxic mushrooms
-White snakes
- Toads
Poisonous houseplants for dogs
Houseplants that are toxic to dogs:
- Hyacinths
- Monstera
- Porcelain flower
- Tulips
- Other bulbous plants
- Among others
Dangerous garden plants for dogs
These garden plants can be dangerous:
- Giant hogweed
- Yew
- Ivy
- Rhododendron
- Thuja
- The angel's trumpet
- Among others
If you want to know more, contact the poison information center in your country. For Swedish citizens: giftinformation.se
Symptoms to look out for in poisoning
Be alert to the following symptoms, which may indicate poisoning:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Restlessness
- Seizures
- Unsteadiness
- Fatigue
- Pale mucous membranes (check the gums)
- Panting or rapid breathing
- Blood in the stool
- Tremors
- Extreme drowsiness or hyperactivity
What to do in case of poisoning: Visit the vet
Do not take chances. If your dog shows symptoms, go to the nearest animal hospital immediately. Call ahead on your way and notify them of your arrival. It's a good idea to save the address and phone number of an animal ambulance or the nearest animal hospital on your mobile phone, so you are prepared in a stressful situation.
If you want to learn more, check out our other articles on Algae Poisoning in Dogs – Risks, Symptoms, and Solutions and Dog's Digestive Distress: Constipation, Diarrhea and Vomiting for more information.
Written by: Caroline Alupo
Caroline Alupo is Petli's co-founder. She has a master's degree in ethology and is also a trained dog trainer and dog psychologist. She has 19 years of experience as a professional dog trainer. Read more about Caroline here.
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