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People Foods that can Poison Dogs
When it comes to the health of the pet it pays to heed the experts' advice. Simply put, the pet must not be given human foods as some of them are poisonous to dogs. A pet parent will certainly prevent the pet from eating if it is known that the food is poisonous. However, not many dog owners are aware that some common human foods can have toxic effects on the dog.
Dogs have huge appetites and they are also omnivorous thus anything will be eaten. Not many dogs love fruits but owners would entice the pet to eat because fruits are healthy foods. The vitamins dogs will derive from fruits will strengthen the immune system and allow easier waste elimination as the intestinal muscles are strengthened as well. However, grapes and avocados are toxic to dogs. An unknown substance in grapes and raisins is toxic to dogs as it can cause severe kidney damage. Dogs must be prevented from eating not only the avocado fruit but also the bark, leaves and pit as the avocado plant contains a toxic substance that causes fluid to accumulate in the dogs abdomen chest and heart.
The theobromine in chocolates and the caffeine in tea and coffee are naturally occurring stimulants that can have fatal effect on the dog as these substances when ingested in large amounts affects the nervous system and the heart. Dogs are not only affectionate but also entertaining companions as they can be trained to do tricks. Pet owners that have trained the pet to drink alcoholic beverages from the can would be very proud of the accomplishment but dogs that have learned this trick can end up dead. The chemical compound in alcoholic beverages called ethanol cannot be tolerated by the dog's system. This substance that is rapidly absorbed by the dog's system will affect the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression. Inducing the pet to vomit will not be helpful as the toxin is readily absorbed by the body thus urgent medical attention is necessary.
Onions cannot be tolerated by the dog's system. This pungent bulb has thiosulfate, a substance that destroys red blood cells. This substance is not destroyed by cooking thus the dog can be poisoned if regularly fed human foods that have onion as an ingredient. Onion consumption can result to the death of the dog.
It should never be assumed that foods eaten by humans are also safe for dogs. Although it is said that humans and dogs have many genetic similarities, the difference in metabolism makes dog intolerable of some human foods.
Dogs have huge appetites and they are also omnivorous thus anything will be eaten. Not many dogs love fruits but owners would entice the pet to eat because fruits are healthy foods. The vitamins dogs will derive from fruits will strengthen the immune system and allow easier waste elimination as the intestinal muscles are strengthened as well. However, grapes and avocados are toxic to dogs. An unknown substance in grapes and raisins is toxic to dogs as it can cause severe kidney damage. Dogs must be prevented from eating not only the avocado fruit but also the bark, leaves and pit as the avocado plant contains a toxic substance that causes fluid to accumulate in the dogs abdomen chest and heart.
The theobromine in chocolates and the caffeine in tea and coffee are naturally occurring stimulants that can have fatal effect on the dog as these substances when ingested in large amounts affects the nervous system and the heart. Dogs are not only affectionate but also entertaining companions as they can be trained to do tricks. Pet owners that have trained the pet to drink alcoholic beverages from the can would be very proud of the accomplishment but dogs that have learned this trick can end up dead. The chemical compound in alcoholic beverages called ethanol cannot be tolerated by the dog's system. This substance that is rapidly absorbed by the dog's system will affect the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression. Inducing the pet to vomit will not be helpful as the toxin is readily absorbed by the body thus urgent medical attention is necessary.
Onions cannot be tolerated by the dog's system. This pungent bulb has thiosulfate, a substance that destroys red blood cells. This substance is not destroyed by cooking thus the dog can be poisoned if regularly fed human foods that have onion as an ingredient. Onion consumption can result to the death of the dog.
It should never be assumed that foods eaten by humans are also safe for dogs. Although it is said that humans and dogs have many genetic similarities, the difference in metabolism makes dog intolerable of some human foods.
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