Safe Dog Foods this Christmas and the Dog Whisperer’s Top 10 Tips to download
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a good idea to refresh yourself with a few foods that can make your dog very ill. This list isn’t exhaustive, and many other human foods can be harmful to your dog, and depending on your dog’s particular medical background, any deviation from his regular diet can cause serious health issues. Consult your veterinarian for guidelines specific to your pet.
If you suspect that your dog may have ingested one of these foods or another harmful substance, keep an eye on them (if you think the substance isn’t extremely harmful) or if it is something like a whole bar of chocolate, cigarettes or macadamias, call your vet or animal medical emergency centre for instructions on what to do.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Raisins
- Caffeinated tea
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Cigarettes and other nicotine products
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Garlic
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder
- Pain relievers
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Products sweetened with xylitol (such as chewing gum, breath mints, and even some “sugar free” baked goods)
- Turkey Skin – High fat foods, such as turkey skin, can be hazardous to your dog. Since the skin is hard to digest, it can lead to pancreatitis. If you still want to share your bird, give your dog a small piece of white meat.
- Turkey Bones – Cooked poultry bones are brittle and splinter easily. If ingested, they can lodge in the esophagus or cause stomach or intestinal irritation.
