Chocolate contains alkaloids, including theobromine, which dogs cannot digest. Eating chocolate can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, internal bleeding, seizures, or even death.
Xylitol Xylitol, found in some baked goods, candy, gum, and toothpaste, can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar levels and liver damage in dogs.
Yeast
Unbaked bread dough can cause alcohol poisoning in dogs. The yeast ferments in their intestines and produces ethanol.
Cooked
Bones Cooked bones can splinter and injure the dog’s mouth, cause inflammation of the stomach, or even puncture the intestinal tract.
Grapes and raisins
Even in small amounts, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Caffeine
Caffeine, found in coffee, tea, cocoa and some soft drinks, can increase dogs’ heart rate, leading to irregular heart rhythms and lung failure.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb contains oxalic acid, which can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Leeks and onions
Like garlic, onions and leeks can affect dogs’ red blood cells and cause severe anemia.
Alcohol
Alcohol can be fatal to dogs, even in small amounts. It can cause vomiting, poor breathing and poor muscle coordination.
Salt
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