By Laura Kemp • Updated: 28 Apr 2022 • 14:08
Not all foods are safe for dogs
Whether dry, raw or cooked, foods in the onion family are particularly toxic to dogs and can cause damage to red blood cells and gastrointestinal irritation. Signs of illness are not always immediate and can happen up to a few days after ingestion.
Chocolate, however much dogs and humans enjoy it, is another food that is poisonous to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine (the highest content is in dark chocolate) which is toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.
Macadamia nuts contain a toxin that can affect your dog’s muscles and nervous system, resulting in panting, weakness and swollen limbs.
Avocado plants contain Persin in the leaves, fruit and seed, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs.
The active ingredient in grapes and raisins which causes the toxin is not known, however, both of them cause severe liver damage and kidney failure. By the time your pet begins showing signs of being unwell, it could already potentially be too late to save them.
If your dog eats even a small amount of these items always act immediately and take them to the vet.
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Originally from UK, Laura is based in Axarquia and is a writer for the Euro Weekly News covering news and features. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
In small amounts, avocado is safe for dogs. In fact, there are some health benefits to eating avocado. https://www.veterinarians.org/can-dogs-eat-avocado/
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