Poison Human Foods
Some foods dogs should not eat and could be deadly....
Grapes & Raisins- Grapes & Raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog.
Onions- Onions can destroy red blood cells and cause anemia.
Chocolate- Can cause seizures,coma and death. Baker's chocolate is the most dangerous. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous.
Coffee- Coffee grounds,Tea & Tea Bags- Drinks/Foods containing caffeine cause many of the same symptons as Chocolate causes.
Macadamia Nuts- Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremors and paralysis. Limit all other nuts as they are not good for dogs in general. Their high phosporous content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Exception to this rule is Peanuts and Peanut Butter. However, always use salt/sugar free peanut butter.
Peanut Butter- The sugar in peanut butter encourages cancer growth. Always use Organic Peanut Butter as regular peanut butter contains a lot of toxins.
Animal Fat & Fried Foods- Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis.
Bones- Bones can splinter and damage a dog's internal organs.
Tomatoes- Tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arythemia's. Tomato plants are the most toxic, but tomatoes themselves are also unsafe.
Avacados- The fruit,pit and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart.
Nutmeg- Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures & death.
Apples,Cherries,Peaches similiar fruit- The seeds of these fruits contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs as well as humans. Unlike humans, dogs do not know to stop eating at the core/pit and easily ingest them. It also becomes lodged in the intestines and kills the dog 24 hours with no warning.
Raw Eggs- Raw eggs can cause salmenolla poisoning in dogs. Dogs have a shorter digestive tract than humans and are not as likely to suffer from food poisoning, but its still possible.
Salt- Excessive salt intake can cause kidney problems.
Foods they can eat...
Some "Human" foods are good for dogs. Most of these are healthier than the boxed treats you buy in the store. This is just a small list of examples of foods dogs can eat, not a list of every food they should eat. Dogs won't necessarily get all the nutrients they need if they eat these foods exclusively. Any food that causes stomach upsets or digestive problems in your dog should be avoided. Like people, some dogs cannot tolerate certain foods.
If your unsure of this list of foods they can eat, check with your veterinarian first.
Meats- Meats should be boneless and its best if the skin is removed. Raw meat is NOT a good idea because of the risk of food poisoning and parasites.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast.
Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast.
Fish- DO NOT FEED TUNA! It has a high mercury content. be careful of small bones(This goes for cats as well).
Vegetables- Dogs have shorter digestive tracts than humans and cannot digest most vegetables whole or in large chunks. It's best to put them through a food processor before giving them to your dog. The best veggies for your dog are.....
Carrots- For Healthy dogs. Do not give carrots to dogs who have cancer because they do contain sugar. Diabetic dogs probably not a good idea to give them carrots either.
Green Beans- Great filler for a doggie that is hungry after feedings, as long as they are eating food as well.
Lettuce- (I have never heard of this one)
Yams- (I have never heard of this either)
Grains- Grains should not be given in large amounts or make up a large part of a dogs diet, but these foods are generally safe in small amounts, such as rice.
Dairy Products- Use caution with dairy products as they are high in fat and can cause pancreatitis, gas and diarrhea. Usually, nonfat, plain yogurt is safe in small amounts as is cottage cheese or vanilla ice cream in small amounts.