Many common foods that are totally harmless to humans are toxic foods to dogs.  Do you know what tempting but dangerous foods for your dog are lurking in your fridge and pantry?

The effects of dangerous foods for dogs range from short-term illness to irreversible, permanent damage, and in the worst cases, they can be fatal!

All pet owners should be aware of foods that can be toxic or fatal to pets.  The following list contains foods that can be dangerous to our beloved pets.

Alcoholic Beverages – Can Cause intoxication, coma and death.

Apple Seeds – Contains cyanogenic glycosides which result in cyanide poisoning.

Apricot Pits – Contains cyanogenic glycosides which result in cyanide poisoning.

Avacados – The fruit, pit, and plant can all cause difficulty breathing, fluid accumulation in chest, abdomen and heart.

Baby Food – Can contain onion powder which is toxic to dogs.

Broccoli in Large Amounts – Broccoli is very good for dogs but…if the daily intake exceeds more than 10% of your pet’s diet, problems can occur.  The toxic substance in Broccoli is isothiocyanate and can cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Cat Food – Generally too high in protein and fat and can cause diarrhea and/or Pancreatitis from the sudden change in diet.

Cherry Pits – Contains cyanogenic glycosides which result in cyanide poisoning.

Chocolate, Coffee, Tea and Caffeine Products – Caffeine, Theobromine, and Theophylline can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system.

Citrus Oil Extracts – Can cause vomiting.

Fat Trimmings from Leftovers – High fat content can cause Pancreatitis — especially COOKED fats.

Grapes and Raisins – An unknown toxin can damage the Liver.

Hops – Causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temp, seizures and death.

Human Vitamin Supplements with Iron – Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to liver and kidneys as well.

Large Amounts of Liver – Can cause Vitamin A toxicity which affects muscles and bones.

Macadamia Nuts – Unknown toxin can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.

Marijuana – Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in heart rate.

Moldy or Spoiled Food – Can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and also affect other organs.

Mushrooms/Toadstools – Toxins may affect multiple systems, cause shock and result in death.

Mustard Seeds – Can have varied effects on pets.

Nutmeg – Is a hallucinogen in dogs and can cause tremors, seizure and death.

Onions and Garlic – Sulfoxides and Disulfides which can damage red blood cells causing Anemia.  Garlic is less toxic than Onions.

Persimmons – Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritus.

Pits from Peaches, Pears and Plums – Cause obstructions and contains cyanogenic glycosides which result in cyanide poisoning.

Potatoes and Tomatoe Leaves; Potatoe and Tomatoe Stems – Contain oxalates which can affect digestive, nervous and urinary systems.

Rhubarb - This plant (especially the leaves) also contain oxalates.

Salt – Can cause electrolyte imbalances when eaten in large amounts.

Sugary Foods – Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possible diabetes mellitus.

Tobacco – Nicotine affects digestive and nervous systems.  Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma and death.

Turkey Skin – Known to cause acute Pancreatitis in dogs.

Walnuts – Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea, as well as respiratory issues such as sneezing, breathing and coughing.

Xlitol – Xlitol is used as a sweetener in a lot of products including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste.  It can cause insulin release in a lot of species which can lead to liver failure.  Can cause elevated liver enzymes and liver failure and can occur within a few days.

Yeast Dough – Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of stomach or intestines.

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