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| This is a list of foods that are toxic to dogs 1. Alcohol - Alcohol of any kind (beer, wine,etc.) can to lead to coma and even death. 2. Avocado - All parts of the avocado is toxic to daogs, including the avocado tree. 3. Bones - particularly chicken bones can splinter and or ;odge in the dogs throat. 4. Broccoli- toxic in large quantities only. 5. Cat food - generally too high in proteins and fats. 6. Chocolate - contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic that can be fatal to dogs. The darker chacolate and baking chocolate being the most dangerous. 7. Coffee, coffee grinds, tea and soft drinks- due to the caffeine. 8. Dairy Products - Lactose intolerant dogs are stricken with gas and diarreah. The high fat content can lead to pancreatitis 9. Grapes and Raisins - Dangerous becaue of an unknown substance that is toxic to dogs,affects the kidneys and can cause death. 10. Hops - unknown compound causes panting elevated temperature,increased heart rate,, seizures and death. 11. Human Vitamin Supplements - especially those containing iron can damage the lining of the digestive system, as well as cause liver and kidney damage. 12. Liver - large amounts of liver causes Vitamin A toxicity affecting the muscles and bones. 13. Macadamia Nuts - contain an unknown substance with affects the nervous system and muscle. 14. Marajuana - Changes in the heart rate, vomiting. 15. Most fruit pits and seeds (only)- contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide poisoning. 16. Moldy or Spoiled Food Garbage - multiple toxins causing diarreah and affecting other organs. 17. Mushrooms - contain toxins that can cause liver and kidney damage. 18. Onions and Garlic - raw or cooked sulfoxids and disulfides which can damage red blood cells causing anemia. 19. Persimmons - can cause enteritis and intestinal blockage. 20.Potatos, Potato Peelings, Rhubabrb,Potato and Tomato Stems and Leaves - contain oxalates and can afect the urinary, nervous and digestive systems. 21. Raw eggs - decreases the absorption of biotin Vitamin B. Can also be a source of Salmonella. 22. Raw Fish- can cause a thiamine deficiency which can cause seizures,loss of appitite and death. 23.Salt Baking Soda Baking Powder- if eaten in large quantities can cause an eletrolyte imbalance. 24. Sugar Free - containing Xylitol has been found to cause liver failure in some dogs. 25. Yeast Dough - yeast dough also causes gas in the digestive system, when expanding can cause intestinal rupture. |