Foods Dogs Should Not Eat: Are You Giving Your Pet Dangerous Foods for Dogs?
Avoid giving your pet any of these dangerous foods for dogs. They could be toxic for your animal, and comprise a list of foods that dogs should not eat.I always knew there were foods that dogs should not eat. But a recent story I watched on the TV news got me thinking even more about what makes up the list of dangerous foods for dogs. The report was about a black Lab that got into his master’s purse and ate some TicTacs™. Of particular concern was a certain ingredient that is found in TicTacs™, Tums™, and other sugar free candies. To be honest, I’m not sure if my big French Sheep Dog would eat breathmints if I put them in her food dish (and believe me, there are times I thought about it!) I kind of think she would turn her nose up at them – but, then, some dogs have a sweet tooth.I’m now glad I never offered them to her.It all seems kind of funny, a dog sneaking a breathmint. Kind of like a kid smoking behind the barn and trying to cover his breath. The difference is, this dog nearly died.The substance xylitol, which is considered natural and an acceptable sugar substitute for humans, affects a dog’s liver, as well as its insulin levels. If you ever become tempted to hide your dog’s breath with a breathmint, keep this in mind. Add them to the list of foods dogs should not eat. The National Animal Poison Control Center can be reached at 1-888-4435. Call them if you think your dog has eaten anything that includes xylitol. What are some of the other dangerous foods for dogs? There are several items on the list of. See how many you know. Foods Dogs Should Not Eat:Alcoholic Beverages Avocado Coffee/chocolate Macadamia nuts Raisins and Grapes Garlic & Onions SaltYeast doughMoldy and spoiled food (again — goes without saying)Raw salmon This is just a simple list to begin with. If you know of other foods that should be included, please make a comment on our Dog Blog! Just scroll down to the blog post: Foods Dogs Should not Eat. While you are there, look at the TV clip from Martha Stewart’s TV show. She is interviewing a vet about this very subject.
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