Foods Forbidden to Dogs
As pets lovers, we want to spoil our dogs, the members of our family all the time. Mainly when it comes to sharing our favorite food with them. Not everything that is good for us is good for our dogs. Listed below is a series of foods forbidden to dogs.
Chocolate & Caffeine
Chocolate, coffee and caffeine are toxic to dogs as all of these items come from cacao seeds, which contain methylxanthines. This cause various ill effects in dogs and even death. They should be kept far away from your pets.Grapes and Raisins
Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. It is best to avoid giving either of these fruits to your dog at all.Salt
When ingested in large amounts, salt can cause pets to have excessive thirst and urination. This can lead to severe dehydration and even sodium ion poisoning, so it's best to limit the salty snacks you give your dog. Some common salty snacks to watch out for can include pretzels, chips, popcorn.Bread
This common food which extends to all forms of bread, from sliced to baked, can cause bloating in your dogs stomach. Also, when eating raw dough, the ethanol produced from the yeast can cause your dog to become drunk. You do not want that so you are going to keep bread away from your dog.Bones
Dogs are famously known for their love of bones, but giving your dog bones can be very dangerous. Certain bones like chicken and ribs are breaking off easily. This can do damage to your dog throat going down. The bones can also splinter off at any point going down, potentially damaging their insides and their stomachs. It is best to only give your dog bones that were made especially for chewing . forbidden dog food.jpg
