What to never feed your dog Flashcards

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sugar

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because of dental,obesity, possible diabetes

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fat trimmings and bones

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because of pancreatitis and choking

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3
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alcohol

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because same effect as on humans but only takes a little

too much is fatal

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onions, garlic, chives

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because potential of gastrointestinal irritation and destroy red blood cells leading to anemia

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Macadamia nuts

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because can be fatal only takes a handful - raw or roasted

symptoms: weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia

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6
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avocado

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because leaves, seeds, bark and fruit of avocado contain percin - toxic to dogs in large amounts

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coffee, tea, and other caffeine

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because includes bean and grounds - can be fatal - no antidote, caffeine found in cocoa, chocolate, cola and stimulant drinks as well as cold meds and pain fillers

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8
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yeast + dough

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because will swell inside dogs stomach - cause severe pain - yeast ferments - produces toxic alcohol

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chocolate

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the toxic agent is theobromine - in all chocolate often causes vomiting, diarrhea - could lead to abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and death

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persimmons, peaches and plums

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because seeds can cause inflammation or obstruction in small intestines - also pits -contain cyanide - poisonous

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Milk and other dairy products

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if not lactose intolerant can cause diarrhea and digestive upset and cause food allergies

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raw eggs, fish, meat

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raw eggs interfere with absorption of B vitamins cause skin and coat probl. and food poisoning

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grapes, nuts, raisins

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can cause kidney failure

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xylitol

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in candy, gum, toothpaste, baked goods and diet foods - can cause blood sugar to drop - possible resulting in liver failure

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