What shouldn’t my dog eat?
Written by Anne |
When we talk about things that a dog should not eat, we often immediately think of poisonous things, such as chocolate or rat poison. Unfortunately, there are also many other home, garden and kitchen items that can be dangerous for your four-legged friend. In this article, you can read everything about which products these are.
Which items in and around the home can be dangerous for your dog?
There are countless things in the home that can cause problems. They often look very harmless, so you may not always realise that they pose a danger. Below is a list of things in the home that you should be careful with.
Plants and flowers
Certain plants and flowers can cause symptoms if they are eaten by a dog. In some cases, simply chewing on a twig or leaf is enough to cause symptoms. Before buying a plant or flower, always check whether it could be dangerous for your dog. Our article ‘Which plants are poisonous to dogs?’ explains which plants are dangerous for your four-legged friend.
Did you know that acorns are also toxic to your dog? Be careful when going for an autumn walk!
Cleaning products
Cleaning products do not only include cleaning agents and disinfectants, but also dishcloths, cleaning cloths and sponges. These products are absorbent. As a result, they can cause a serious blockage in the stomach or intestines. If this is not treated in time, surgery is often the only option.
Food for humans
Dogs often do not tolerate the food we eat very well.
This includes the following products:
Onion, garlic, leek and chives
Dogs can quickly become very ill after eating raw or processed plants from the Allium family. This can happen after a single ingestion of a small quantity.
Garlic is widely used in natural flea and tick products, such as Biofood Garlic Tablets for dogs and cats. Read more about this in our blog ‘Are garlic, Tea Tree or alcohol in animal products dangerous?’.
Avocado
This applies to both the flesh and the stone. The flesh can cause gastrointestinal problems and its high fat content can even lead to pancreatitis. The stone can block the intestines.
Grapes, currants and raisins
Grapes can damage the kidneys after ingestion.
Chocolate and coffee
Theobromine and caffeine in chocolate, as well as the caffeine in coffee, can cause serious symptoms in a dog.
Also read our blog ‘What if my dog or cat eats chocolate?’
Bread dough
Bread dough itself is not necessarily toxic to dogs, but the dough ferments and rises in the stomach. This overloads the stomach, and the alcohol produced is toxic.
Xylitol
Xylitol is found in products such as chewing gum and sweets, but is also used as a sugar substitute in many light products, such as gingerbread.
Alcohol
Dogs are more sensitive to alcohol than humans. It can lead to neurological symptoms and liver failure.
Raw meat and raw eggs
Raw meat and raw eggs can contain pathogens that can make your dog very ill, including Salmonella and Aujeszky’s disease.
Also read our article ‘What is toxic to your pet?’.
Would you like to know which types of fruit and vegetables your dog can eat? Read our blog ‘What can dogs eat?’
