Sunday, February 11, 2007

Bad Foods For Dogs

Here are just a few common foods that are bad or poisonous for your dog.

Alcohol - Do not give your do sips of any alcoholic beverage. Ingestion can lead to injury, disorientation, sickness, urination problems or even coma or death from alcohol poisoning. Some dogs may be attracted to alcoholic drinks so don't leave one setting where the dog can reach it.

Apples - The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which can result in cyanide poisoning.

Apricots - The seed pit contains cyanogenic glycosides which can result in cyanide poisoning.

Avocado - Avocado contains a toxic element called persin which can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. The seed pit is also toxic and if swallowed can become lodged in the intestinal tract.

Baby Food - Before feeding any baby food to your dog check the ingredients to see if it contains onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs.

If you suspect that your dog might have eaten any food that might be toxic, contact their vet immediately.

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