Here Are 21 Foods That Are Toxic To Dogs

Many foods that are harmless to humans are toxic to dogs. Here are 21 of them.

1. Caffeine. Even tiny amounts can cause severe toxicity.
2. Grapes. It’s unclear what is in grapes that is so harmful, but whatever it is, it can be deadly to dogs.
3. Mushrooms. Many common kinds of this fungus are toxic to dogs.
4. Chocolate. The theobromine and caffeine in chocolate make it doubly toxic to dogs.
5. Rhubarb. The calcium oxalate crystals in this lead to severe drops in calcium levels in dogs.
6. Apricot. These contain small amounts of cyanide deadly to dogs.
7. Xylitol. This artificial sweetener can cause very severe medical problems.
8. Garlic. This veggie contains n-propyldisulfide and thiosulphate, which can both damage canine cells.
9. Cherries. The seeds, stems, and leaves of this fruit have cyanide in them.
10. Pitted Fruits. A dog who eats a whole fruit may ingest the pit, which can cause digestive obstruction.
11. Raisins. Given the fact that raisins are dried grapes, this goes without saying.
12. Alcohol. Whether liquid or in fermented solid food – can cause ethanol poisoning.
13. Macadamia Nuts. There is an unknown toxin in these that damages the canine digestive, muscular, and nervous systems.
14. Salty Foods. Dogs are sensitive to salt and can be poisoned by it.
15. Coffee. It has caffeine, after all.
16. Star Fruit. This fruit has the same crystals as rhubarb.
17. Avocado. Though not severe, the persin in avocado can cause stomach issues.
18. Hops. This plant is very toxic to dogs.
19. Yeast. Yeast can lead to bloat (a medical emergency) or alcohol poisoning.
20. Candy And Chewing Gum. Many of these contain xylitol.
21. Onions. Just like garlic, onions have n-propyldisulfide and thiosulphate.

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