Monday, February 6, 2012

Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog

Some of these ingredients are toxic to your furry friend, while others contain harmful pits.


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Avocados

This seemingly benign fruit contains persin, which is toxic to dogs in large quantities and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.


Onions

Potent onions damage red blood cells in both dogs and cats, leading to anemia and causing weakness, shortness of breath, and vomiting.


Grapes

Juicy grapes can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats, which may result in lethargy, increased thirst, increased urination, and vomiting.


Nuts

Macadamia nuts can cause muscle and nervous-system problems, triggering tremors, vomiting, weakness, and paralysis in dogs.


Chocolate

Never give your dog or cat this sweet treat—it stimulates the nervous system and the heart. Reactions include agitation, irregular heartbeat, tremors, and seizures.


Peaches

Feed your dog a peach and he may eat the pit, which can cause intestinal obstruction and cyanide poisoning.


Plums

Like peaches, plums have pits that contain cyanide and are harmful if swallowed.



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