In addition to being diligent about dog food comparisons we also need to be knowledgeable about human foods that are dangerous to your pets.  The following is a list of such foods:

• Cooked bones of any sort – can splinter a dogs internal organs

• Grapes and raisins – can result in kidney malfunction

• Broccoli – in large quantities can make your pet sick

• Onions – could destroy red blood cells and could lead to anemia

• Chocolate – could cause seizures, coma and possibly death, especially Bakers chocolate or dark chocolate

• Corn on the cob – parts of the cob may block the digestive tract

• Coffee and coffee grounds – any item that contains caffeine may have the same symptoms of chocolate

• Tea and tea bags – anything that contains caffeine may have the same symptoms of chocolate

• Raw eggs – could cause salmonella poisoning

• Tomatoes and tomato plants – could cause heart arrhythmia’s or tremors

• Avocados-the fruit, pit and the plant are all toxic – can cause heart and digestive problems, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart

• Liver in large amounts – could cause vitamin A poisoning

• Milk – is hard to digest for some dogs

• Macadamia nuts  – contain harmful toxins that may cause weakness, muscle tremor, panting and possible   paralysis

• Walnuts – may contain fungus or possibly a mold that cause drooling, jaundice and lack of coordination

• Animal fat and any kinds of fried foods – could cause pancreatitis

• Fruit seeds – apples, cherries, peaches etc. do contain  cyanide and could get lodged in the intestines

• Nutmeg – will cause tremors, seizures and yes death

• Alcohol – could possibly cause blood acidity, difficult breathing, coma or even death

• Xylitol is  unbelievably deadly – even a trace is similar to arsenic in pets – can cause liver failure and possibly death

• Splenda – could be poisonous

• Mushrooms – can be poisonous

• Sugar – will make your dog sick

• Corn Syrup – can make your pet ill

• Too much salt – could cause kidney problems

• Cold cuts – these are extremely high in nitrates and can possibly lead to kidney and digestive failure

• Tuna – can contain mercury and small bones

• Greasy fatty table scraps – could cause pancreatitis – creates too many digestive enzymes.  Dogs may display bloody vomit, dehydration and even death

• Pennies – are not a food but are worth mentioning – those dated after 1981 are made with a copper coating – just one can cause zinc poisoning and suffer red blood cell damage

IF YOUR PET HAS EATEN ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS CALL:

*PET POISON HOTLINE:  1-800-213-6680

*There is a $35 charge for using this service; however, it could save your pet!

So don’t forget education and diligence are the keys to keeping your pets safe and healthy ~ whether it is a dog food comparison or knowing what human foods are dangerous to your pets!

One last mention ~ as you all know I am very passionate about telling everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods so don’t forget to read the following report  before you give your dog another meal – you could be saving your dogs life!

CLICK HERE TO READ THIS SHOCKING REPORT ABOUT DANGEROUS DOG FOODS