Dietary No Nos - What Not to Feed Your Dog

We've all encountered an untrained dog that will stopHere's a list of some other foods to avoid feeding
at nothing to get at whatever food is on the kitchenyour dog:
counter. A recent dog sitting experience for a friend's- raw liver
two terriers found, upon my return home, that a gift- milk and other diary products - dogs are lactose
bag of Easter candy which had been sitting on theintolerant
counter was divvied up, unwrapped, scattered about- cat food can cause metabolic imbalances
the house and eaten. Luckily these dogs were wise- tea, coffee and cola type drinks (similar to
to the fact that chocolate (especially dark chocolate)chocolate in terms of poison)
is poisonous to dogs and they did not touch one of- bread dough
the foiled wrapped chocolate eggs, but the bubble- turkey skin
gum was a different story. They devoured every- raw fish especially salmon
last piece, with thankfully, no adverse side effects.- some mushrooms
This is not always the case with 'treats' that dogs- raw eggs
find around the house and yard. Another friend's- walnuts and macadamia nuts
playful Labrador managed to retrieve a box ofMany vegetables and meats are ok for your pet but
raisons from a kitchen cupboard left ajar. Other thanif you are making your own dog food, it's advisable
being annoyed with the dog's naughtiness, no oneto do a little research first, specific to your breed, on
thought anything of it since people often give theiryour choices of food.
dogs grapes or raisons for treats. In general, mostIf you want to go the organic or natural dog food
dogs will vomit up grapes or raisons with no ill sideroute but are not inclined to make your own pet
effects but in some cases the dogs are poisoned byfood from scratch, some companies offer pre-made
the fruit and, in extreme cases, can suffer kidneyfood mixes. You may just have to add water and
failure. If you find that your dog has managed to getother suggested food items. Or you can purchase
a hold of a bunch of grapes or raisons, induceraw, frozen or freeze dried pet food usually made of
vomiting and check with the Animal Poison Control100% meat products with no mixing required.
Center in your area.