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Besides rasins and chocolate, what is extremely dangerous for a dog to eat (human foods, i mean)?

besides rasins and chocolate, what is extremely dangerous for a dog to eat (human foods, i mean)?


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646098 For many people, overindulging in holiday goodies may result in a few extra pounds—but the consequences for our animal companions are much greater if they accidentally ingest cookies, candy or baked goods containing chocolate. In any form ranging from one-ounce baking squares to hand-dipped truffles, chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both methylxanthines that can cause stimulation of the central nervous system, an increase in heart rate and tremors. Clinical signs—vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, hyperactivity, and increased thirst, urination and heart rate—can be seen with the ingestion of as little as two ounces of baking chocolate by a ten-pound dog.
And while sugar-free sweets may be a healthier choice for you, gum or candies made with xylitol can make your pets ill. Dogs who’ve ingested significant amounts may develop a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Data from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) also appears to point to a link between xylitol ingestion and liver failure in dogs.
Please take care this holiday season to keep all candy out of your pets' reach—and don't let them in the kitchen unsupervised if you’re baking with chocolate. If you suspect your pet may have eaten chocolate or candies containing xylitol, or any other potentially poisonous substance, call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit APCC online.


Listed below are links to the ASPCA® Animal Poison Control Center's information on some common garden and household plants that can be poisonous to your pet.
This may not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants.
Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity. Always contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant. If you don't find the information you're seeking listed below, click here for our additional sources of information, many including specific effects and plant photos from the various veterinary/horticultural schools.


Special Notice: Several recent reports of dogs having kidney failure after ingesting large amount of grapes or raisins has the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center investigating to determine the causative agents or disease processes. Click here for information.

Alphabetical listing of poisonous plants by common name Poisonous Plants by Category


Thanks to
http://www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm


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dogs love bones from meat, but they are actually one of the most dangerous things for them to eat.  the bones can puncture their internal organs and the dogs can bleed internally to death. 


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By the way- COOKED bones, esp chicken bones can be dangerous to dogs.  RAW bones are pretty harmless, because they are flexible.  Also, if you go to the butcher and get some raw beef bones, they are big enough to not harm your dog, and they wont splinter and hurt your dog's stomach.  They are delicious for your dog, and cheap to buy!


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