| The effects of food poisoning on dogs can be fatal | | | | poisoning in dogs, there are a number of steps and |
| in some cases and even ordinary foods can be | | | | precautions that pet owners can take. Limiting the |
| poisonous to dogs so pet owners must beware | | | | amount of raw meat and especially fish that your |
| when feeding their dogs leftovers and tidbits. | | | | dog regularly eats can prevent infections caused by |
| Regardless of the fact that even well known brands | | | | bacteria and parasites. Moldy and gone off food |
| of pet food can cause food poisoning in dogs due to | | | | should never be given to a dog to save it from being |
| accidental contamination, there are also many foods | | | | wasted. Chocolate and sweets are not good for |
| that contain toxins that are harmful to dogs. For | | | | dogs because of certain ingredients but also because |
| example, some sugarless candies contain xylitol which | | | | the fat content is too excessive for a dog’s |
| it has recently been discovered can give dogs food | | | | system. Excessive amounts of onion, garlic and other |
| poisoning that can result in liver damage and even | | | | ingredients used in most kitchens can become quite |
| death. Chocolate is another everyday product that | | | | toxic to a dog. |
| can have severe side effects in dogs. | | | | Handling a dog’s food should be treated |
| There are many signs of food poisoning to look for in | | | | hygienically in the same way as human food should |
| dogs such as lethargic movements and a complete | | | | be. Dogs may have stronger stomachs in one sense |
| loss of appetite. Yellow jaundiced eyes and gums can | | | | but they are also sensitive to bacteria and infections. |
| indicate liver damage and food poisoning in dogs. | | | | A dog cannot tell its owner if it experiences |
| Vomiting can also be an indication that the dog | | | | symptoms that indicate sickness and by the time the |
| ingested toxic substances. It can take a number of | | | | symptoms become obvious to the owner’s |
| days before a dog shows any signs of illness but if | | | | eyes, the dog may already have suffered the |
| you fear that they may have eaten poisoned food, | | | | effects of food poisoning. The longer an illness is |
| take them to a veterinarian even if they seem well. | | | | allowed to prolong, the more expensive the |
| Preventing Food Poisoning in Dogs | | | | vet’s bills will be if the illness becomes serious. |
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