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 in large doses can be fatal to dogs, even a small bar. Symptoms of poisoning include seizures, vomiting, an increase in heart rate and restlessness. Early Veterinary examination is recommended. Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com 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. 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 Return to the training section index. 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 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