Some foods, when consumed in large quantities by our canine kids can be deadly. But even consumed in small amounts they can be very hazardous. Here are some that should definitely be avoided:

Alcoholic beverages: I think we've all encountered someone who thinks its funny that their dog "loves beer". In small amounts, consuming any type of alcohol can result in GI irritation, central nervous system depression, tremors, difficulty breathing or panting. In large amounts, it can cause respiratory failure, acidosis, coma, and death.

Chocolate (all forms): We've heard all about it...DON"T feed the dog chocolate!! Chocolate can cause GI irritation, hyperactivity, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, and even death, depending on the amount ingested.

Fatty foods: How many times have we seen our family members give their dog the fat off their plate? Well, STOP. GI upset, and abdominal pain are the mild results. The worst case? A fatal inflammatory condition of the pancreas.

Macadamia nuts: These tasty holiday treats can produce weakness (particularly in the hind quarters), depression, vomiting, drunkeness, and tremors.

Moldy or spoiled food: I've seen my mother do it when I was a child. Clean out the fridge of the old food and give it to the dog. GI irritation, tremors, seizures, and death can result from these foods!!

Onions, Garlic, Chives: Damage to red blood cells

Potato and Tomato: The green parts cause severe GI upset, hypersalivation, drowsiness, CNS depression, dilated pupils, weakness, and slow heart rate.

Raisins/Grapes: Acute kidney failure in some dogs. Affected dogs start to vomit, drink lots of water, resulting in diarrhea, kidney failure, and death.

Salt (including foods high in salt): Sodium ion poisoning: vomiting, depression, tremors, excessive thirst, diarrhea,high body temp., seizures, and death if enough is consumed.

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