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Things
Your Dog Should NEVER Eat
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| Dogs
are not the living garbage disposals our doggie bags have made
them out to be. Their appetites have been wrongly accredited to
consume any leftover we may be too satisfied to consume. In reality,
not all foods were meant for your dog’s digestive system. Certain
foods can pose significant danger to a canine's well being, --
let alone health. Read the following food and beverages your dog
should avoid: No cocktails, beer or alcoholic beverages – can trigger a coma, intoxication or sudden death Baby food – certain baby foods have onion powder which is toxic to dog breeds. Bones – Poultry, fish as well as other meat sources – may obstruct a dog’s digestive system or cause a laceration Cannabis or marijuana – may depress the nervous system. An altered heart rate along with regurgitation will ensue. Cat food -- is for felines not canines. Since cat food is usually high in both fat and protein, it's not intended for dogs. Chocolate, coffee, tea, and any other caffeinated beverages or food can be fatal to a dog’s nervous system and heart. Citrus oil - extracts may trigger regurgitation. Fat trimmings – are not dog-friendly scraps because it causes pancreatitis. Grapes and raisins – there is an unknown toxin that does not agree with a dog’s system and may damage the kidneys. Hops can cause an allergic type reaction in dogs. An unidentified compound causes an elevated heart rate, panting, increase body temperature, seizures and even death. Macadamia nuts have an unknown toxin that may impair the nervous and digestive and systems along with muscle growth. Vitamin supplements intended for human use that contain iron can damage the digestive tract’s lining system. Not to mention it may damage other organs (in example: the liver and kidneys). |
