Study Reveals Commercial Dog Food Contain Unidentified Meat
IN PHOTO: Uno, the winner of Best in Show at the 132nd Westminster dog show, eats his traditional steak lunch at Sardi's restaurant in New York February 13, 2008. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Taking care of dogs require feeding them the right food. Though many dog owners simply buy wet and dry dog foods in the market, there are still times when they have access to human foods which are actually dangerous for them. Here’s a peak at the five most dangerous foods for dogs that humans eat.

  1. Avocado

This very creamy, soft and delicious fruit contains persin which is toxic to animals. Once your dog consumes significant amount of its peel or flesh, it will experience upset stomach while eating the pit can lead to obstruction of its gastrointestinal tract which.

  1. Xylitol

Xylitos is an artificial sweetener commonly found in candies, pastries and gums. It can cause insulin release in dogs which can lead to hypoglycaemia. Once your dog eats foods with xylitol, it will experience lethargy, vomiting, poor coordination and seizures. Further, it is also linked to acute liver disease as well as blood clotting problems.

  1. Bread dough

Bread dough is still raw and contains live yeast which becomes very dangerous when eaten by dogs. When raw bread dough is swallowed, chances are the dough will expand because of the favourable temperature of the stomach which causes yeast to rise. Affected dogs will experience disorientation, stupor, vomiting and in severe cases can cause coma or even death.

  1. Chocolate

This delectable sweet treat contains caffeine and theobromine which are methylxanthines, chemicals which are very hazardous to dogs. If your dog eats food that contains chocolates like brownies and cookies, it will show symptoms like increased thirst, vomiting, tremors, abdominal pain and irregular heartbeat among others.

  1. Alcohol

Foods that contain alcohol such as beer and wine are all bad for your dog. In fact, alcohol has the same effects on dogs as it has on human beings. However, it only takes a little amount of alcohol to create a big damage on dogs. Shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhoea and poor coordination are common in dogs who consumed alcohol. In severe instances, it can lead to a coma or death.

Being aware of these dangerous foods for dogs will make you smarter in making the right food choices for your beloved pet. Only include nutritious and safe foods in their diet.

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