Welcome Oh So Cute!! Golden Info Health Nutrition Getting a Golden Puppy Comes Home Names Training & Supplies Other Fun Stuff Miscellaneous
Food Bad For Dogs
Some food we consider healthy for us humans is actually known to be food bad for dogs. I have listed several of the common food that should be avoided and also the reasons why. In alphabetical order, some foods to stay clear of include:
Alcohol—can cause coma and death
Avocados—have a toxin that can cause breathing trouble, abdominal pain and abnormal fluid collections around the heart
Cat food—too high in protein and fats
Chocolates/coffee/tea—these have theobromine and caffeine that can damage the heart or nervous system
Cooked bones—can break apart and get lodged in the throat. Can cause perforation of the gut and intestinal blockages
Corn cobs—can cause severe intestinal blockage
Grapes/raisins—can damage the kidneys
Macadamia nuts—can damage the digestive, muscular and nervous systems
Mushrooms—toxins can cause shock, severe infection and even death
Nutmeg—can cause seizures
Onions/garlic—can cause low blood counts
Persimmons—can cause intestinal obstruction and inflammation
Salt—can cause problems with blood sodium and potassium.
Please check out the links below to learn some cool recipes using ingredients known to be safe.
