9 often eaten foods your dog may not know are toxic

Chocolate

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs metabolize much slower than humans. This can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate

Xylitol

This artificial sweetener, found in sugar-free gum, candies, baked goods, and some peanut butters, causes a rapid release of insulin in dogs.

Alcohol

Dogs are highly sensitive to alcohol, causing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, coordination problems, central nervous system depression

Avocado

Avocado contains persin, a substance that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The pit of the avocado poses a choking hazard and can cause intestinal obstruction

Caffeine

Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and chocolate, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system in dogs, causing restlessness, rapid breathing

Grapes/Raisins

These fruits can cause acute kidney failure in dogs, even in small quantities. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite,

Garlic/Onions

Both garlic and onions contain compounds that can damage a dog's red blood cells, leading to hemolytic anemia. Symptoms may include weakness, lethargy.

Fried/Fatty Foods

High-fat foods like fried meats, bacon, and fatty cuts can cause pancreatitis in dogs, a painful inflammation of the pancreas. 

Nuts

Macadamia nuts are particularly toxic to dogs and can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, increased body temperature, and inability to walk.

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