FOOD, PLANTS AND SPICES SAFETY INFORMATION
Forbidden and To Be Cautioned - Common Food
A thru D
Lamb bone:
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. Easily splinter and can
lodged.
Lasagna:
People food is generally not good for dogs. Lasagna with sauce can upset the dogs’ stomach due to the spices
in the sauce. Plain lasagna paste is ok.
Lobster:
Shell fish can be common allergy triggers. Always check with your vet before giving your dogs lobster.
Macadamia nuts:
Contain an unknown toxin that can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscles. The symptoms
include stiffness, abdominal pain, vomiting, depression, difficulty walking, tremors and lack of energy.
Marijuana:
Can depress the nervous system and cause vomiting, changes in heart rate
Mayonnaise:
People food is generally not good for dogs. While is not toxic or bad for dogs, it is rich and fatty. Dogs can
suffer from a condition called pancreatitis when given too much fatty food. Check with your vet if your dog has
existing medical condition before giving mayonnaise.
Mexican food:
People food is generally not good for dogs. While in general they are not toxic, spices in the sauces can upset
the dogs’ stomach as well as more serious health issues when given in large amount.
Milk:
Because dogs do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk),
milk and other milk-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset in large quantity.
Mushroom:
Some species of mushrooms are toxic and may cause shock/death. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and
abdominal pain. Some species of mushroom can be fatal for dogs. Watch out for mushrooms that sprout
naturally in your yard. Call your vet or go directly to an emergency clinic if ingested.
Nuts:
Avoid nuts for dogs is possible. All nuts contain fats, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting
and diarrhea. High fat contents can also potentially leads to inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as
pancreatitis. Many commercially sold nuts are salted which in large volume could potentially cause sodium ion
toxicosis.
Nutmeg:
Can cause seizures, tremors and central nervous system damage.
Onion:
Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Dog lack enzyme that
allows us to digest onion. Without treatment, if regularly or big amount was ingested, severe anemia and death
may occur. Symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, gas pain and distress.
Orange:
The stems, leaves, peels, fruit and seeds contain varying amounts of citric acid, limonin and oils that can cause
irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression if they are ingested in significant amounts.
Peach pits or seed:
Can obstruct the digestive tract. Contains Amygdlin which is a type of cyanide that can be harmful. The amount
of oxygen in our dog’s blood will be reduced if he eats too many apple seeds, resulting in major health crisis.
Symptoms include dilated pupils, hyperventilation, difficulty breathing and shock.
Persimmon:
The seed from this fruit can cause inflammation of the small intestine in dogs as well as intestinal obstruction
that can cause serious health problem.
Persimmon seeds:
Can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pistachios:
Avoid nuts for dogs is possible. All nuts contain fats, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting
and diarrhea. High fat contents can also potentially leads to inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as
pancreatitis. Many commercially sold nuts are salted which in large volume could potentially cause sodium ion
toxicosis.
Pits:
Can obstruct the digestive tract.
Pizza:
People food is generally not good for dogs. Pizza can be bad for dogs depending on the type of toppings and
amount given. Sauces may contain spices that can cause stomach upset as well as more serious health issues
when given in large amount. Ham, sausage and pepperoni toppings are all fatty and full of spices. Dogs can
suffer from a condition called pancreatitis when given too much fatty food.
Plum pits or seed:
Can obstruct the digestive tract. Contains Amygdlin which is a type of cyanide that can be harmful. The amount
of oxygen in our dog’s blood will be reduced if he eats too many apple seeds, resulting in major health crisis.
Symptoms include dilated pupils, hyperventilation, difficulty breathing and shock.
Pork:
Fattening and can cause diseases of the pancreas or other internal organs.
Pork chop bone:
Absolutely no no. It easily splinters and can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Potato:
Raw potato is bad. Potato poisonings in dogs caused by Solanum alkaloids found in green potato skins have
been recorded. Cooked mashed potatoes are fine for dogs and actually quite nutritious and digestible,
unsalted of course.
Potato chips:
People food is generally not good for dogs. Most potato chips are fried, hence making it greasy and fatty. Dogs
can suffer from a condition called pancreatitis when given too much fatty food. Baked potato chips are a little
better but they still contain salt and other flavoring that may upset dogs’ digestive system.
Raisins:
Contain unknown toxins that can damage the kidneys.
Raw eggs:
Contain enzyme called avidin which decreases the absorption of biotin, a B vitamin. This can lead to skin, hair
and coat problems. Raw eggs also may contain deadly salmonella.
Raw fish:
Can result in a B vitamin deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and sometimes death.
L thru R
L thru R
Collection of dangerous foods that dogs should never eat. Can a
are just dangerous for dogs.
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