We work in a vets and there’s 7 things you probably eat every day but are dangerously toxic to dogs
ANY pet owner’s top priority is making sure their pooch is happy and healthy.
But did you know there are seven common things you should make sure your dog never eats?
Some of the workers from Upper Canada Animal Hospital recently shared the dangerously toxic things dog owners should keep away from their pet pooch.
First on the list is ibuprofen – even though the nifty pill can help with a range of ailments in humans.
But the pills should be kept far away from your dogs, even if they’re in the packaging some sneaky pups might still find a way to eat them, so store them in a drawer or cupboard they can’t get to.
Next on the list was avocados, much to the surprise of some people on TikTok where the helpful clip was posted.
According to Dog Naturally, the fruit contains persin, which can be found in both the pit and leaves on avocados.
Not only can the persin cause diarrhoea and vomiting, but the pits can also be a major choking hazard.
The vet workers revealed garlic is also toxic to dogs and should be kept away from them.
Since garlic is used in a lot of dishes for humans dogs shouldn’t be allowed to eat any leftovers from your own plate.
“Garlic is poisonous to dogs due to a compound called thiosulfate. Thiosulfate is not toxic to humans, but in dogs it causes damage to their red blood cells which are responsible for carrying oxygen around the body,” Purina explained.
The same goes for onions, which are found in a lot of food for humans but are still alliums so toxic for dogs.
Grapes should also never be fed to dogs, even in small quantities.
If your furry friend does eat grapes it can lead to kidney failure if left untreated, so if you’re planning any summer picnics keep them well for the juicy fruit.
Chocolate is one of the foods more commonly known to be dangerous for dogs to ingest, but dark and cooking chocolate are the worst.
The pros at Purina explained: “Chocolate contains an ingredient called theobromine, which human beings can metabolise naturally, but dogs can.”
Finally, the vet workers revealed “gum or anything with xylitol” is toxic for dogs.
Xylitol is found in gums, sauces and other human foods and is sometimes used as a sugar substitute, but can cause your dog’s blood sugar levels to drop dangerously low,” Purina explained.
“Be sure to do research before giving your dog new things and contact your veterinarian if they get into something they shouldn’t have,” the vets added.