Are you familiar with these dog toxins? It's so tempting: your dog sits next to you at the table and keeps his head clean. He wants to eat too. Quickly you slip him a piece. But be careful: beyond risk of obesity, many of our foods are also toxic to dogs. The list of foods toxic to dogs is long and extensive.
We list the most common ones for you. Fortunately, there are also many foods that a dog can eat, this list can be found in our article on foods your dog is allowed to have!
Tomatoes & raw potatoes
Although the tomato itself is not toxic to dogs, care is needed. This is because the green parts of the tomato plant (crowns, leaves and stem) contain solanine. This is harmful to both dogs and humans. Solanine can also be found in raw potatoes, by the way.
Grapes & sultanas
You only need a few dried sultanas left lying around and your dog may die if he eats this. This is because sultanas and grapes contain a substance that can lead to severe kidney failure.
Chocolate
We wrote about it earlier: chocolate. This contains the toxic substance theobromine, which can be deadly for your dog. Never give him chocolate and do not leave it lying around. Does he get it anyway? Call the vet immediately.
The onion family
Onion, garlic and other related vegetables are bad for your dog's red blood cells. Anaemia can result.
Alcohol
Where alcohol is already disastrous for humans, it is even more harmful for a dog's liver. And beer contains hops, and this causes an increasingly high body temperature in dogs. So just keep giving water!
Mustard
Mustard, and especially the seeds, can lead to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys and skin.
Raw pork
Eating raw pork can lead to the deadly Aujesky's disease.
Pears & apples
Keep seeds from pears and apples away from your dog. These contain arsenic and this can be lethal. Other fruit seeds can also be toxic to dogs by the way.
Sweetener xylitol
Do you drink sweeteners in your coffee or tea? Keep them far away from your dog as these are toxic to dogs, especially small dogs. A high dose can cause blood glucose levels to drop and this can be fatal to your dog.
Broccoli & cauliflower
Chances are you have never heard of the compound isothiocynate. For this substance, found among others in broccoli, cauliflower and sprouts contains, many dogs are sensitive. In sensitive dogs, too much isothiocynate can lead to thyroid problems.
Caffeine
Just a small sip of coffee (or other caffeinated drink) can cause problems. This is because caffeine causes your dog's heart rate to rise, and this can be fatal at worst.
Milk
There are a lot of good substances in milk: milk proteins, calcium, minerals and phosphorus. So a little bit as a supplement can do no harm. But excess damages! In milk contains a large amount of lactose and this has a laxative effect on dogs. So in moderation, before your dog has severe diarrhoea.
Nuts
Don't let your dog snack on your nibbles on Saturday nights. Many nuts are toxic to dogs. Macadamias and peanuts are known to be toxic, but flat also walnuts not out. These can cause paralysis of the legs, among other things, as well as body temperature rise, drowsiness, feeling drunk and vomiting.
Spinach
Spinach contains the substance oxalates, which in large quantities is harmful to your dog's kidneys.
Avocado
The kernel, skin and fruit of the avocado can cause breathing problems and fluid accumulation in the lungs, abdominal cavity and heart. Inflammation of the pancreas is also possible after eating avocado.
Anything else toxic for dogs?
As indicated, this list is not exhaustive. Always check with your vet or breeder if a particular food item you want to give is not toxic. Ennuh... he'll be happy with his own kibble or a bone too, you know!
