Which Foods are Toxic for Dogs?

All dog owners should be aware that there are certain foods which are toxic to dogs. As tempting as it is to throw your dog the left over dinner scraps or to drop him some food while you're having a snack, you might in fact doing him more harm than good if it happens to be a food that dogs are not meant to eat.

As a dog owner you need to take note of foods that your dog can't eat, and you must insure that others who are around your dog are aware of this. Children in particular need to be told that they can not give certain food to the dog under any circumstances.

Some foods which are toxic or not ideal for dogs are:

Baby food

Baby food can contain onion powder which is not meant for dogs to eat.

Table scraps

Table scraps a mixed bag and often you don’t know if there is something that could be a toxic food for the dog. Table scraps should not be fed to your dog as a sole meal as it does not contain the nutrients your dog needs. Cooked food is not ideal for pets. Cooked bones should never be fed to a dog as it can tear the lining of their stomach and obstruct the digestive area.

Chocolate

Chocolate is a huge no-no to feed your dog. Chocolate is an extremely toxic food for dogs and can actually kill a dog. The same applies to caffeine (chocolate contains caffeine).

Citrus oil extracts

This can result in vomiting.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms have been known to cause toxic shock and death in some dogs.

Alcohol

It goes without saying that you should never give your dog alcohol.

Other foods to avoid are fish, raisins, grapes, large amounts of liver, raw eggs, salt.

If you feed your dog a well balanced dog food diet then he will be provided with the best possible nutrients and vitamins that he needs.