Posted on December 10, 2012
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Tomatoes- Tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arrhythmia. Tomato plants and the most toxic, but tomatoes themselves are also unsafe.
Mushrooms- Can cause acute gastric effects, liver and kidney damage, abdominal pain, nausea, salivation, vomiting.
Chocolate- The toxic agent in chocolate is Theobromine. Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death.
Garlic/onions- Raw, cooked, powdered or dehydrated can upset your dogs stomach as well as destroy red blood cells leading to anemia.
Grapes/raisins- Can cause kidney failure in dogs. And just a small amount can make a dog ill.
Macadamia Nuts- Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremor and paralysis.
Alcohol- Beer, liquor, wine, foods containing alcohol can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Apple, Almond, Apricot, Peach, Cherry, Plum, Pear, Prunes & similar fruit- The seeds of these fruits contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs as well as humans causing diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Avocado- Contains a substance called persin which is toxic to dogs. Can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart, vomiting, diarrhea, death, inflammation of mammary glands, cardiac failure, respiratory distress, generalized congestion, abdominal enlargement.
Broccoli- Gastrointestinal irritant.
Milk and Other Dairy Products- Can cause diarrhea and other digestive discomfort as well as upset food allergies.
Fat Trimmings- Fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis.
Xylitol found in Candy, gum, toothpaste and baked goods- Initial symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, and loss of coordination. Eventually, the dog may have seizures. Liver failure can occur within just a few days.