List of Foods Your Dog Cannot Eat | Toxic Human Foods That Harm Your Dog

The following list is everything Emily and I could find that would harm your dog if ingested. However, this list is not all inclusive. We will continue to add more harmful foods as we find more, please feel free to let us know if there is anything we can add to this list. I have always said,"Dogs should have been named pigs and pigs, Dogs". Dogs will eat just about anything....and then vomit. The stinkier it is it seems the more they like it, especially dropping the shoulder for a nice long roll in the latest smelly adventure. Emily just sneered in response to this statement and gave Bella, our puggle, a high paw.

Most of the foods on the list are perfectly fine for human consumption, but not for your dog. A lot of the ingredients on the list are in a slice of pizza... yikes. I know Emily has eaten her share of pizza. She just perked up at the mention of the word.

EMILY SAYS: IF YOUR DOG IS VOMITING OR HAS DIARRHEA FOR MORE THAN A DAY...IT IS CAUSE TO TAKE NOTICE AND POSSIBLY CALL THE VET. Your dog is trying to pass whatever the problem is; though, it could be something lodged in the digestive system or potentially becoming a fatal situation. Dehydration is a major concern for this type of situation.

Use this list as a guide to keep your dog from eating human foods that are harmful to their health and possibly fatal.

Avocado - All parts of this fruit contain Persin (a natural fungicidal toxin) causing vomiting and Diarrhea. When ingested in large quantities, can be fatal to dogs.

Baby Food- Some preparations contain onion powder (see onion).

Bones, Cooked - cooked bones became brittle, even those that have been grilled. I made this mistake with Emily this year with a yummy steak bone. She loved it, but it was a trip to the vet and a $150 mistake. She had to be on meds for a week. NEVER AGAIN. Stick to the bones fromcom www.PetSmart.com , but that is another hub from Emily Says..

Bones, Raw- Besides having various bacteria contaminations, these bones splinter and cause havic in the intestinal tract, possibly piercing and tearing other organs. Causing potential risks for surgeries and intestinal major infections.

Bones, Fish- Never give your dog these small bones. Potential piercing/obstruction in throat, intestines and colon.

Cat Food- Generally too high in protein and fats as a regular diet. High fats cause issues with a Dogs digestive system, especially the liver.

Chocolate, Coffee, Tea or other caffeinated products- These products contain: Caffeine, Theobromine/Xantheose (bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant), Theophylline (found in teas similar to caffeine). Causing vomiting/diarrhea, toxic to heart and nervous system. Dogs could die within hours of ingestion. A one ounce serving of dark chocolate will poison a 30 pound dog. A dog will have rapid heart beats with a small amount of caffeine ingested. Please hide the trick or treat bag and valentine heart from your dog, there are other holidays for them to celebrate.

Coins - A penny contains zinc causing kidney failure and damage to red blood cells. If the penny is not removed the dog can become very sick and could die.

Citrus Oils- vomiting. ( I do not know of any dog purposely eating this, but if they raid the trash a couple orange peels could get ingested). Watch the pulp in juices.

Fat Trimmings- Your dog loves a tasty piece of fat from your steak on occasion, but too much fat can cause pancreatitus as well as obesity that leads to other major illnesses in dogs.

Fish, raw, cooked or canned- feeding high amounts of fish products can cause vitamin B (Thiamin) deficiency. Symptoms are no appetitite, seizures, and death.

Grapes/Raisins/Currants- one or two grapes would likely be ok, but a doctors report recently read stated that in large quantities a dog can suffer kidney damage from an unknown natural substance in these fruits that the kidneys must process. Some dogs have had to be euthanized as a result of eating a bunch off the vine. Watch dry cereals and again the baby feeding your dog raisins off the tray. They love to do it.

Hops- Dogs love beer, but please dispose of sparged hops from homemade brews in the trash not the garden if you have a dog. I read of some large breed dogs that had a fatal toxic reaction that triggered the onset of Malignant Hyperthermia where the body uncontrollably overheats and they die. If your dog is panting profusely, look for an underlying cause.

Human Vitamins- Never give an animal vitamins intended for humans. The Iron causes damage to intestinal lining and toxic to liver and kidneys. Watch the children who will feed your dog their flintstone chewables!!!!!

Macadamian Nuts- I don't know about you, but dog Emily is not getting my share of these anyway!!! An unknown chemical in these delectibles will produce ataxia (wobbly) depression, vomiting, muscle tremors, hyperthermia, weakness, rapid heartbeat and possibly shock. Kidney failure can also occur.

Marijuana (Cannibus Sativa) - Just being around humans who are using this product causes 99% depressed nervous system (brain on drugs), 30% of the time vomiting, change in heart rate. If ingested can cause more severe symptoms including urinary incontinence.

Mistletoe- Good thing it grows high in trees!! One berry can be fatal to a dog. Please do not bring into the house for holidays if you have pets or babies that will put things into their mouth.

Nutmeg- This spice in a large dose can cause tremors, seizures and death.

Milk/Dairy products- Some dogs are lactose intolerant or have an allergic reaction to dairy products in general. Can develop vomiting and diarrhea. Dehydration can occur.

Moldy/Spoiled food- Multiple toxins here affecting body systems. Vomiting/diarrhea causing dehydration and potential organ failures.

Mushrooms- Some can contain toxins affecting multiple organs to fail. Never feed a dog mushrooms or if you suspect they have eaten any from the yard, call the Vet. The poisonous type will cause death in very short time.

Onion/Garlic- Raw, powder or cooked all contain natural chemical Sulfoxides and Disulfides with can damage the red bood cells in dogs causing Hemelytic Anemia. A very bad thing.

Persimmons- Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis (inflammation of small intestine).

Pits, fruit- Besides causing the obvious throat/intestinal obstruction, most pits contain cyanide and can poison your dog.

Raw eggs and shells- Contains Avidin (tetrameric biotin-binding protein produced in oviducts of birds) decreasing Biotin in blood, despite the popular belief that raw eggs are good for a dogs coat and skin; also the potential of Salmonella contamination.

Raw Meat- Potential bacterial infection due to E. coli and Samonella bacterias. Dehydration from vomiting/diarrhea can be severe from infection or from spoiled food.

Rhubarb/Tomato/Potato leaves- These plant parts contain Oxalates affecting digestive tract, nervous system and urinary tract.

Salt- High levels cause electrolyte imbalance. Watch foods high in salt, so go light on those potato chips that I know you are feeding your dog :)

Sugary Foods- Cause obesity, dental problems, possibly diabetes.

Tablescraps- Should never exceed 10% of diet and certainly none of the foods on this list. Fat should be trimmed from meats if feeding food scraps regularly and watch out for the other ingredients on this list.

Tobacco- Nicotine like caffeine will be fatal to your dog in high amounts. Small amount will cause rapid heart rate and possible heart damage.

Walnuts- Not the walnut itself, but the fungus mold that grows on a wet walnut that can be fatal to your dog. Vomiting, tremors, drooling, lack of coordination, lethargy, loss of appetite, jaudice indications are to be taken very seriously.

Xylitol- A sugarless natural substitute originally created to sweeten gum, candy, mints is now found in many other foods. It can be fatal to your dog. It causes a sudden drop in blood sugar/extreme hypoglycemia. Vomiting, weakness, liver failure and death. Check the labels of foods to be sure you do not give your dog a treat that is perfectly fine for you to eat, but fatal for them containing this sweetener. Little children love to share treats with the dog!!!!!

Emily and I suggest these tips, especially for a new puppy.

• Do not bring home foods that are pet toxic. But if you must, keep them out of reach.
• Be firm and refuse to share those toxic treats
• Keep trash secure
• Do not compost anything in your garden that can become a tasty snack.
• ALWAYS, always, always give your dog something they are allowed to chew. Emily likes those large raw hides or a real processed bone purchased from PetSmart (these bones clean teeth in an awesome way).
• When cleaning bedding, wash it separately with very low detergent in hot water. If your dog is skin sensitive to detergents, double rinse.
• NEVER leave baby alone with your dog!!!!!!! Baby will feed your dog everything from toxic food to small toys. Dog will also lick baby clean of all toxins.

Teeth Cleaning Tip: Here's a great tip for you dog owners that have issues with tartar on your dog's teeth. When my Emily turned age three she started to get really bad tartar. We spoke to the attending vet who informed us that the cost for teeth cleaning was about $80.00 and of course the risk for putting her under anesthesia was not something we wanted to do. We were almost ready to take her the vet to have her teeth cleaned when we purchased a hard natural bone for our new puppy since she was eating the raw hides so quickly one after another. Low and behold...it was a miracle. Of course Emily had to participate in chewing the hard bone too and I noticed that while she was chewing I could white teeth. The chewing action took the tartar completely off her teeth. We saved $75.00. That hard bone was a great investment. It doesn't chip or splinter. Though, watch when it gets too small and can fit in the mouth in danger os swallowing. It is time for a new bone and much cheaper than a vet bill for sure. When in doubt...throw it out.