1. Onions: Large quantities of onions can cause anemia and heart failure. Garlic also is toxic but to a lesser degree.
2. Chocolate: Chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma, and death.
3. Grapes & Raisins: These sweet treats can cause kidney failure.
4. Fruit Pits & Seeds: Humans shouldn't eat these, and neither should our furry friends. They can cause cyanide poisoning.
5. Macadamia Nuts: These nuts can cause frightening symptoms (such as vomiting and tremors) that can lead to shock.
6. Bones: Bones can cause choking and injury to the esophagus. Better to give your pup chews instead.
7. Potato Peelings: Make sure to throw these away. They can disrupt your pet's digestive, urinary, and nervous systems.
8. Rhubarb Leaves: Rhubarb leaves are toxic to humans and pets. Make sure to throw these away where your dog cannot reach them.
9. Green Parts of Tomatoes & Potatoes: These, too, can disrupt your dog's digestive, urinary, and nervous systems.
10. Broccoli: In large quantities, broccoli can cause severe gastro-intestinal distress.
Read the rest of the list at Animal Pets and Friends.
Remember, always check before feeding our canine buddies new foods. We want our pooches around for years to come!
