In fact, a dog’s body structure, digestive system, and nutritional needs are very different from humans’. Some human foods can actually be slow-acting poisons for dogs.
(1) Chocolate
Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, which are harmless to humans but a poison to animals. It can damage the heart and central nervous system in dogs, causing heart disease or other fatal diseases. The purer the chocolate, the greater the danger to dogs. One pound of milk chocolate can kill a sixteen-pound dog! Dogs poisoned by eating chocolate may experience frequent urination, rapid heartbeat, severe drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and even coma; There is currently no cure; dogs can only rely on their metabolism to excrete theobromine, so never give puppies chocolate or foods containing chocolate, such as chocolate cakes or ice cream.
(2) Onion
Some say onions can disinfect, but for animals, onions are actually poison. Both raw and cooked onions contain disulfide, which oxidizes the red blood cells of cats, dogs, and even cows and horses, leading to hemolytic anemia, which affects oxygen delivery and prevents the body from producing enough oxygen. Dogs poisoned by onions become fatigued, lack of energy, lose weight, and develop thin-like discharge from their gums and mouth.
(3) Foods with strong flavors
Dogs are very sensitive to food flavors, so they don’t need to add too many seasonings. If they eat too strong flavors, they will get used to strong-flavored foods and stop accustoming to mild flavors. It is clear that even half a teaspoon of salt is enough to kill a dog, and overly spicy foods can numb a dog’s sense of smell and affect their keen sense of smell. The salt content in human food often exceeds what animals need, so do not share human food with dogs.
(4) Fish bones, meat bones
Some people think bones are good for dogs’ bones, and since dogs have tough teeth, they give bones to them. In fact, bones are very dangerous for dogs. If a bone gets stuck in their throat, it can cause them to suffocate; Broken bones can also injure the dog’s mouth and esophagus; Even if the bones aren’t injured, the dog will still suffer from indigestion and constipation. If you want your dog to absorb nutrients from the bones, you should cook them until they’re soft, or let them chew on the big bones to remove tartar.
(5) Liver
Liver contains vitamin A, and a small amount of liver food is beneficial for dogs’ health, so many dog foods and treats include liver in it. However, excessive liver intake can lead to vitamin A deficiency, resulting in bone deformities, overdevelopment of elbow and spinal bones, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Therefore, dogs should not eat more than three chicken livers per week. If the dog is supplementing with vitamin A, livers should not be fed further.
(6) Raw eggs
Vitamin H is an essential nutrient for a dog’s coat, skin, and development; However, the avidin in raw egg whites can deplete your dog’s vitamin H, leading to vitamin H deficiency. Dogs with vitamin H deficiency may shed their fur, become weak, develop slowly, and have bone deformities; in addition, raw eggs can contain bacteria such as salmonella, making dogs easily susceptible to infections. Although eggs are high in protein and rich in nutrients, making them a nutritious food, before feeding eggs to dogs, the eggs must first be cooked.
(7) Uncooked raw meat
Dogs hunt animals in the wild, but their immune systems cannot adapt to poultry fed on artificial feed. If dogs eat undercooked poultry, they are easily susceptible to Salmonella and Bacillus. Dogs infected with Salmonella may experience reduced appetite, high fever, diarrhea, dehydration, and lethargy; Dogs infected with Bacillus may vomit, have diarrhea, have bloody stools, and in severe cases, even go into shock. To prevent dogs from contracting salmonella and Bacillus, meat must be cooked before feeding.
(8) Milk
Milk is rich in nutrients, but not all dogs are suitable for drinking milk. Many dogs experience symptoms such as flatulence, diarrhea, dehydration, and skin inflammation after drinking milk, which are symptoms of lactose intolerance. If your dog shows these symptoms after drinking milk, stop feeding it and switch to lactose-free milk for your dog.
(9) Foods that are hard to digest and hard to swallow
Dogs’ digestive systems differ from humans’. Some commonly eaten foods, such as peanuts, beans, konjac, and seafood, can cause indigestion, making it easy for dogs to contract parasites from seafood. Also, do not give dogs rice cakes or seaweed, as these foods can easily get stuck in the throat and cause choking.
(10) Foods high in fat and sugar
Besides chocolate, dogs should avoid eating too many sweets and greasy foods to prevent them from becoming accustomed to high-fat, high-sugar foods. Just like humans, dogs eating excessive amounts of high-fat and high-sugar food can lead to obesity and even diabetes.
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