Toxic foods you should never feed your dog

Dogs enjoy a wide variety of food but there are certain foods you should never feed them. Here are some examples:

Published on: May 26, 2023 9:55 AM IST

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Dogs enjoy a wide variety of food but there are certain foods you should never feed them due to the potential for toxicity or harmful effects on their health. Here are some examples:  (Unsplash)

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Onions and garlic: Onions and garlic, whether raw, cooked, or in powdered form, contain compounds that can damage a dog's red blood cells and cause anaemia. Symptoms may include weakness, lethargy, pale gums, and decreased appetite.  (Unsplash)

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Caffeine: Caffeine, found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and certain sodas, can be harmful to dogs. It can cause restlessness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and tremors, and in severe cases, it can lead to seizures or heart problems. (Unsplash)

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Alcohol: Alcohol is highly toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can cause severe intoxication, leading to symptoms such as disorientation, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and in extreme cases, coma or death.  (HT Photo/Praveen Kumar)

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Grapes and raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs, leading to symptoms such as vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and increased thirst. Even small amounts can be dangerous.  (Pexels)

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Chocolate: Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that can be toxic to dogs. It can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, increased heart rate, tremors, and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening. (HT Photo/Pratham Gokhale)

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Avocado: Avocados contain a substance called persin, which can be toxic to dogs in large amounts. While the flesh of the avocado is less harmful, the pit, skin, and leaves contain higher concentrations and can cause stomach upset or, in severe cases, breathing difficulties.  (Unsplash)