 UNSAFE FOODS 
While dogs can eat some of the same foods that we do, there are many they should not eat.
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Grapes and Raisins:
Contains toxins which can damage kidneys,
cause kidney failure and lead to death.
As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog
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Onions, onion powder:
Contains sulfoxides and disulfides which can damage red blood cells, resulting in anemia.
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Chocolate:
Contains caffeine, theobromine or theophylline which can be toxic to the heart and nervous system.
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.
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Coffee, Coffee grounds, tea and tea bags:
Drinks/foods containing caffeine cause many of the same symptoms chocolate causes
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Macadamia Nuts:
Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremor and paralysis.
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Walnuts & most nuts:
Walnuts are poisonous to dogs. Many nuts are not good for dogs in general; their high phosporus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones.
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Bones:
Bones can splinter and damage a dog’s internal organs.
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Tomatoes:
Contains toxins known to cause dilated pupils, tremors and irregular heartbeat. The leaves and stems of tomato plants are the most toxic followed by unripe (green) tomatoes and ripe (red) tomatoes.
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Avocados:
The fruit, pit and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart
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Nutmeg:
Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures and death
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Apples, Cherries, Peaches and similar 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.
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Raw eggs:
Raw eggs can cause salmonella poisoning in dogs. Dogs have a shorter digestive tract than humans and are not as likely to suffer from food poisoning, but it is still possible.
Can cause a depletion of biotin
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Salt:
Excessive salt intake can cause kidney problems.
Can cause electrolyte imbalance if eaten in suffient quantities.
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Alcoholic beverages:
Can cause intoxication, coma and death.
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Avocado:
Its high fat content can lead to Pancreatitis.
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Fatty foods:
Can cause Pancreatitis.
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Animal fat and fried foods:
Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis.
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Moldy or spoiled foods:
Could contain multiple toxins
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Yeast dough (Unbaked):
Can expand in digestive system and cause bloat, leading to death.
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Garlic:
Similar to onions (above) except garlic is considered to be less toxic and safe for dogs when used in moderation. Often used to flavor food or treats but should be used sparingly.
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Products sweetened with xylitol:
This common artifical sweetener can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar resulting depression, loss of coordination, and seizures.
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Baby Food:
Could contain onion powder (see onions, above).
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Green Potato Skins:
Contains a toxin, solanine, which is only found in green tubers and green potato skins. Cooked potatoes are safe and nutritious for dogs.
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Hops (used in making beer):
Causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures and death.
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Milk and Dairy Products:
Like people, some dogs can be lactose intolerant, resulting in diarrhea.
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Mushrooms:
Depending on the mushroom, toxic effects include damage to the liver, heart, or kidneys causing death.
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Turkey Skin:
The high fat content in turkey skin can cause acute Pancreatitis in dogs.
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Raw Salmon:
Those feeding their dogs a raw diet, please avoid raw salmon which can contain a parasite that causes an illness (SPD) with a 90% mortality rate.
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Sugar:
Bad for teeth and could contribute to the onset of Diabetes.
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Certain types of raw fish have been found to be extremely unsafe for dogs. They contain a microorganism that affects and kills dogs, but not humans or other animals. Salmon in particular is a danger but other types of fish carry the bacteria as well. DO NOT feed your dog raw fish!
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When in doubt, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
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Sources:
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