Foods that are toxic for dogs
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There are many things that we want to share with our pets, visits to the beach, going for walks, our comfy beds, meals and treats. Unfortunately those last two can be a problem because even though we share most of our lives with our furry companions they have different intolerances to us.
- Avocado – Who would have thought a human brunch favourite would be a pet peril?! Avocado pits have the potential to cause an intestinal blockage while the avocado skin and leaves contain a toxin for dogs called Persin.
- Other stone fruits – Fruits like apricots, peaches and plums have seeds, leaves and stems that also contain cyanide as well as the pip which has the potential to cause an intestinal blockage. Popular in summer, it’s important to keep any fruit trees well out of bounds from your pets.
- Apple Seeds – You might be thinking to yourself ‘who feeds their dog apple seeds?’ You’d be right in thinking it’s a strange thing to feed a dog, however plenty of people like to treat their dog to the core of an apple which obviously contains apple seeds. Unfortunately these contain cyanide that is toxic in large doses for dogs. If you want to feed your dog apple, consider cutting it up into smaller bite sized pieces and removing the seeds.
- Cherries – The seeds and cherry plant itself actually contain cyanide and is toxic for dogs.
- Currents – These can have a similar effect as grapes and raisins.
- Citrus Oil – Citruses in general are repulsive for dogs, however if ingested the citrus oils can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset.
While you might already be aware of this and which foods are toxic for your pets – during holiday seasons and times when all your family and friends get together, it’s important to remind guests not to sneak something under the table to treat them. If it’s a fruit cake or anything containing toxic properties for dogs then your celebrations may have to be cut short for an emergency trip to the vet.
There are plenty of other ways to keep your dog occupied while you’re eating human food. If you wanted to give them a bit of chocolate, how about rewarding them with carob drops instead? Consider treating them to a boredom busting treat that will not only keep them occupied, it will help keep them fed in between meals too!
