I expect you have become aware that chocolate is bad for your dog but I have also heard that many other food stuffs are also very bad and can potentially poison your pet.
Did you know for instance that raisins and grapes can be quite toxic to dogs and the outcome from eating them can indeed be fatal. There has not been enough research done to confirm exactly why raisins and grapes are poisonous to dogs or indeed, why some dogs are affected and others not.
It seems that even grapes grown organically which have not had pesticides used in there production can have the same effects as those grown with pesticides. What is known from studies of reported cases is that the dog can suffer from acute kidney failure because they are unable to flush away the poisons and this then results in a toxic build up, that can be fatal.
I think we have all assumed at one time or another that if a certain food was okay for us humans then it will be okay for our dog. Here is a list of foods that we eat that should not be given to dogs because giving him our leftovers and other human treats could literally be killing him with kindness.
Chocolate 
Who hasn’t given their dogs chocolate? They love it as much as we do but apart from making them fat it contains the same chemical as the cocoa mulch and is poisonous to your dog. If you want to continue with his treats then only buy chocolate that has been specifically produced for dogs.
Onions
This is one I learned about recently and was surprised that onions are another no no. It has been stated by vets that raw onions can cause hemolytic anemia and have warned against giving your dog onions.
Potatoes
Potatoes that have been exposed to the light and turned the skins green should be avoided and raw ones not be fed to your dog. Cooked potatoes are okay and will not cause harm.
Garden Cocoa Mulch
Do you use Cocoa mulch in your garden boarders? It has been reported recently that this can be poisonous to your dog because they like the smell of it and then they like to eat it but it contains a harmful chemical called Theobromine.
Xylitol
This chemical is used in the sweeteners that we use to avoid the calories in sugar and it is added to many other products including candies and sweets. If a dog is given too many of these goodies, the chemical can cause a drop in blood sugar and this can lead to lethargy, depression and seizures and can develop very quickly. Again, it is probably better to give your dogs treats that have been specifically produced for them.
Alcohol
I am not sure why anyone would want to give their dog an alcoholic drink but it takes all sorts to make the world go around. We probably all like tipple but too much is bad for us unfortunately and it’s also very bad for our dogs.
Fatty foods
Any foods that contain lots of fat are just as bad for your dog as they are for us and should be avoided. Even innocent things like avocados are full of fat and a fat dog is an unhealthy dog.
Nut s
Dogs should not be allowed to eat nuts and especially if they are covered in salt, especially for small dogs because their little bodies are too small to be able to cope with sodium. Dogs don’t seem to like Walnuts very much and Macadamia and Brazil nuts are full of fat and should be avoided.
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