{"id":1686,"date":"2018-12-26T22:50:56","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T03:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smokymountaindoodles.com\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2019-02-11T17:34:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T22:34:32","slug":"twenty-things-not-to-feed-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokymountaindoodles.com\/?p=1686","title":{"rendered":"Twenty Things Not To Feed Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes weakness, vomiting, dangerously low blood pressure, coma and death in pets.<\/p>\n

2. Apple, Apricot, Cherry and Plum Seeds\/Pits<\/strong><\/p>\n

These pits contain cyanide which can cause vomiting, irregular and fast heartbeat, seizures, coma and death due to the inability of red blood cells to properly carry oxygen to cells.<\/p>\n

3. Avocado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contains persin, a toxic compound that causes vomiting and diarrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Broccoli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contains isothiocyanate which can be harmful to pets in very large doses.<\/p>\n

5. Caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contains methylxanthines which can cause potentially fatal diarrhea, vomiting, seizures and irregular heart beats.<\/p>\n

6. Chives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can cause potentially fatal anemia in dogs (and cats).<\/p>\n

7. Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contains methylxanthines which can cause potentially fatal diarrhea, vomiting, seizures and irregular heart beats.<\/p>\n

8. Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can cause potentially fatal anemia in dogs\u00a0(and cats).<\/p>\n

Download a PDF of the postcard: Help keep dogs safe by sharing this with friends!\u00a0Click here to download a PDF version of the \u201c20 Foods Dogs Should Never Eat\u201d that you can email or print.<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Grapes and Raisins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can cause severe and potentially fatal kidney failure.<\/p>\n

10. Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n

May cause pancreatitis, a potentially fatal disease, due to high fat content.<\/p>\n

11. Macadamia Nuts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contains an unidentified toxin that can cause vomiting, weakness, joint pain and inflammation.<\/p>\n

12. Milk & Dairy Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

May cause diarrhea and gas in adult animals who are lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n

13. Mushrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many types contain many different toxins that may cause kidney and liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, hallucination and damage to red blood cells.<\/p>\n

14. Nutmeg<\/strong><\/p>\n

May cause hallucinations and severe vomiting.<\/p>\n

15. Onions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes potentially fatal oxidation of red blood cells leading to their destruction and causing anemia.<\/p>\n

16. Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Excessive amounts of salt can cause a change in the fluid balance of cells thus causing tremors, seizures and coma (this includes rock salt and homemade playdough).<\/p>\n

17. Spicy Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

Extra heat added to a dish could potentially cause vomiting, stomach ulcers or diarrhea.<\/p>\n

18. Sugar-Free Gum & Candy (Xylitol)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes a potentially fatal drop in blood glucose (blood sugar) followed by severe liver damage.<\/p>\n

19. Tobacco<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicotine containing products can cause excitement, vomiting and tremors that are usually followed by fatal paralysis.<\/p>\n

20. Yeast Dough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yeast in the raw dough can cause an excess buildup of gas in a pet\u2019s stomach causing severe pain and potential life threatening torsion or rupture of the stomach.<\/p>\n

Borrowed from:\u00a0 www.petsbest.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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