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What NOT to Feed
Onions -- in some dogs and cats,
even very small amounts of onion, in any form (cooked, raw or dehydrated) can
cause a form of hemolytic anemia.
Yeast --
in any form. Many dogs do not tolerate yeast very well and it can lead to, or
exacerbate, certain health problems.
White potatoes -
feed sparingly. Never feed raw white potatoes with sprouts or green skins. If
the potatoes are sprouted or have green skins, either pare them or cook them
before using.
Dairy products --
milk and its derivatives are not natural foods for adult animals. Most dogs (and
many cats) do not digest them well. Plain yogurt and cottage cheese are
exceptions to this. But if you are feeding yogurt for the natural probiotics, be
aware that the amount of probiotics in yogurt is so small that huge portions of
it must be consumed to gain probiotic benefit. It is more efficient to use a
probiotic supplement.
Grapes or Raisins --
Poison control says as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic.
Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats. Any exposure
should give rise to immediate concern
Pacific Northwest Salmon/Trout
these carry a parasite (fluke) that can be transmitted when the fish is
fed raw, which causes severe illness. If you’re not sure where it’s from, don’t
buy it.
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Salmon
Poisoning Info (click here)
Raison
Toxicity Paper (click here)
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Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine
These products all contain substances called methylxanthines,
which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make
coffee and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested
by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting,
excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm,
tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more
dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of
methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can
cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system
depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma
and even death.
Avocado
The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin,
which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are
especially sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion,
difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some
ingestions may even be fatal.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies.
However, they can cause problems for your canine companion. These nuts
have caused weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in
dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last
approximately 12 to 48 hours
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