Foods Dogs Should Not Eat

There are many foods that should never be given to your dog. Many are not even good for people, but dogs seem to always want whatever we eat. Before you give your doggy companion your leftovers, look at this list and make sure it is not intended to give your dog one of the following type of foods:

Chocolate

Is toxic to dogs and is at the top of the list of foods that should never be given to your dog. Baking chocolate is the worst and white chocolate is the least dangerous, but please do not give your dog, no matter how much begs!

Onions

These are incredibly bad for the digestive system of a dog, especially in mass quantities, avoid them in any amount that you can..

Grapes and raisins

These can cause kidney failure. One might think that these small morsels are alright and fun for your dog to eat, especially since the grapes are fun for the dogs to chase, however they can be very deadly.

Milk and Dairy Products

An enzyme known called lactose is necessary to digest, but dogs do not have enough of it. Although dogs love it, ice cream is a no-no for them.

Bones

Most likely a dogs favorite thing to snack on, what is most surprising of all foods that should never be given to your dog. They can chew, chew, chew, and then bury them and dig them up later. But the truth is, they can splinter and the bones can lodge in the intestines of your dog or even puncture them. Dogs can also choke on them. And not just chicken bones. This is the case of any type of bone.

Artificial sweeteners and Artificial Fats

These are also bad for dogs. In fact, they do not really need any flavor enhancers to enjoy their food. They are happy with the food cooked the way it already is.

Sugar and Processed Foods

Yes, people eat a lot of these things. That is why so many people are obese and weight loss is the industry that is most lucrative. The dogs are not able to digest these foods easily like us, so keep to healthy, nutritious food (which is good advice for humans too!).

Spicy Food

Spicy food can damage the stomach of your dog. Your dog does not need spices or condiments in food to encourage them to eat it up!

Leftovers or Spoiling Food

The last food that should never be given to your dog. It is hard because many people, rather than throw the food that you do not want out, many dog owners give their dogs the food. Somehow it is presumed that dogs can tolerate it better than we can. The fact is they can’t! This will put the health of your dog at risk by giving them food that is garbage.

Remember these guidelines when you plan to share your table scraps or snacks for your dog. Fortunately, there are many foods that are good and healthy for dogs. In fact, many dog food and treat recipes that you can give them. Make sure that food you should never give your dog, as indicated above, are not included in them.