Food to avoid giving to a dog

Below is a list of food to avoid giving to a dog because they are poisonous or can cause health problems to dogs: Chocolate - Please do not be tempted to give your dog any of the chocolate that you eat. Human chocolate contains Theobomine and caffeine and in large doses can be fatal to dogs, even a small bar. Symptoms of poisoning from this food to avoid giving to a dog include seizures, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, an increase in heart rate and restlessness. The caffeine can cause hyperactivity and nervousness. Early Veterinary examination is recommended. Lactose - Found in dairy products and milk. Older dogs cannot digest lactose because they do not produce the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the products. Puppies will produce lactase until they are weaned from their mother. Potatoes - The intestines of dogs find it difficult to break down starch - it crystallises and cannot be broken down. It may also start to ferment within the intestines. Fruit - Dogs can find fruit acidic because of the high sugar content. This may cause indigestion for some dogs. In moderation and as an occasional treat may be fine for some dogs. Raisins and Grapes - Please do not feed your dog these - they can cause renal failure because of the mould, which occurs naturally on their skins. Signs to look for in this food to avoid giving to a dog include diarrhoea, vomiting, refusing to eat and lethargy. Free UK Delivery on Dog and Pet Portraits from photographs at Karla's Creative Capers who did the portrait on the left from a photo of my flat coated retriever, Lucy. The portraits are ready to hang on the wall and are of a high quality canvas. For full details see www.karlascreativecapers.co.uk Poultry Bones - Poultry bones, such as turkey, chicken and duck should never be given to dogs and is another food to avoid feeding your pet. Poultry bones are easily splintered and can cause choking or damage the gastro intestinal tract of your dog or cause infections. Onion - The chemical in an onion is poisonous to a dog and have a cumulative effect of causing anaemia because the onion weakens the dog's red blood cells. Rain Water - Beware of allowing your dog to drink rainwater which will not only be stagnant but could contain dangerous antifreeze from nearby parked cars. Dogs will find the antifreeze sweet tasting but it is very dangerous when ingested. Return to the training section index. If you would like to add your text, image, product, service, website or photo to this flat-coats page then please Contact Me. More pages from Flat-Coats: Become A Dog Walker Breed Standard Buy an RSPCA animal or Dog Gift Box Buying a Dog/Puppy Buying Dog Food and Products Canine Arthritis Clicker Training Contact Cushing's Disease Daily Blog Dietary Advice Dog Cancer Dog Insurance Dogs and Wills Dog Toys Ear Care Epilepsy Flat Coated Retriever Information Food to Avoid Giving Your Dog Free Dog Food Samples Free Pet Stuff Get your Dog on TV or Magazines Grass Eating Grooming Health Hip Dysplasia History of Dogs How to Bath your Dog How to deal with Excess Dog Hair How to stop your Dog Barking How to stop your Dog Eating Faeces How to tell if your Dog is Overweight How to Work out your Dogs Age Introducing a New Dog or Puppy to an Older Dog Kennel Cough Links List Of Breeders Mange Making a Garden Dog Friendly Nail Care Other Flat-Coated Retriever Websites Privacy/Disclaimer Policy Puppy Care Site Map Signs of Pain Teach a Dog to Roll Over Teeth Information Training Tips Water/Fluid Advice Why Dogs Go Round In Circles Before Lying Down Whistle Come Back