As dog lovers, we often show affection by sharing our meals or slipping treats under the table. But did you know that some of the most common human foods can be deadly to your dog?
Dogs have different digestive systems and metabolisms than humans, and what’s safe for us can cause serious harm—or even be fatal—to them. Here are 22 foods you should never feed your dog.
🚫 1. Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can cause vomiting, seizures, and heart issues.
🚫 2. Grapes & Raisins
These seemingly harmless fruits can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs—even in small quantities.
🚫 3. Onions
Raw, cooked, powdered, or dehydrated onions damage red blood cells and can lead to anemia.
🚫 4. Garlic
More toxic than onions, garlic can cause vomiting, weakness, and breathing difficulties.
🚫 5. Avocados
Avocados contain persin, which can lead to vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The pit is also a choking hazard.
🚫 6. Macadamia Nuts
Just a few can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, and even temporary paralysis.
🚫 7. Alcohol
Even tiny amounts of alcohol (beer, wine, or liquor) can lead to disorientation, vomiting, breathing issues, or death.
🚫 8. Xylitol
This sugar substitute (often found in gum, candy, and baked goods) causes insulin release, leading to low blood sugar, seizures, and liver failure.
🚫 9. Caffeine
Found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, caffeine can be lethal to dogs—causing hyperactivity, seizures, or death.
🚫 10. Raw Yeast Dough
Yeast expands in a dog’s stomach, causing bloating and pain. It can also release alcohol during fermentation.
🚫 11. Cooked Bones
Cooked bones can splinter and cause choking, internal injuries, or blockages in the digestive tract.
🚫 12. Fat Trimmings
Too much fat (especially from pork or beef) can lead to pancreatitis—an inflammation of the pancreas that can be fatal.
🚫 13. Salt
Too much salt can cause….
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