| We've all encountered an untrained dog that will stop | | | | Here's a list of some other foods to avoid feeding |
| at nothing to get at whatever food is on the kitchen | | | | your 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 the | | | | intolerant |
| 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 of | | | | Many vegetables and meats are ok for your pet but |
| raisons from a kitchen cupboard left ajar. Other than | | | | if you are making your own dog food, it's advisable |
| being annoyed with the dog's naughtiness, no one | | | | to do a little research first, specific to your breed, on |
| thought anything of it since people often give their | | | | your choices of food. |
| dogs grapes or raisons for treats. In general, most | | | | If you want to go the organic or natural dog food |
| dogs will vomit up grapes or raisons with no ill side | | | | route but are not inclined to make your own pet |
| effects but in some cases the dogs are poisoned by | | | | food from scratch, some companies offer pre-made |
| the fruit and, in extreme cases, can suffer kidney | | | | food mixes. You may just have to add water and |
| failure. If you find that your dog has managed to get | | | | other suggested food items. Or you can purchase |
| a hold of a bunch of grapes or raisons, induce | | | | raw, frozen or freeze dried pet food usually made of |
| vomiting and check with the Animal Poison Control | | | | 100% meat products with no mixing required. |
| Center in your area. | | | | |