FOODS THAT CAN MAKE FIDO SICK

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FOODS THAT CAN MAKE FIDO SICK
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• As more cases are reported, the list of foods
  that can be toxic to our pets continues to grow,
  but there are some that are more common than
  others and which can have devastating health
  repercussions if consumed by our furry best
  friends
• Chocolate and caffeine
• Food items that have a cocoa base are the ones
  that involve the most incidents of poisoning
  among pets and can cause anything from a mild
  tummy upset to seizures and even death. Caffeine
  is also found in many common food items consumed
  by humans and can be deadly to dogs if consumed
  in a significant quantity.

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• Artificial sweeteners
• Closely following chocolate as one of the most
  toxic foods for pets, is an artificial sweetener
  called Xylitol. Often found in products such as
  sugar-free candy, bread and other baked goods,
  this can make Fido very sick if consumed.
• Onions, chives and garlic
• Commonly a cause of sickness in dogs if consumed,
  plant species such as onion, chives and garlic
  that form part of the Allium genius, should not
  be given to your pet.

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• Containing compounds called organosulfoxides,
  these foods can cause a pets red blood cells to
  break down and even if they ingest just 15 30
  grams of onion per kilo of body weight, it can
  cause dangerous changes to their blood.
• Ethanol or alcohol
• Poisoning by alcohol usually occurs when a pet
  has accidentally ingested a drink containing
  alcohol, but a few cases have been recorded of
  dogs being poisoned after consuming rotten
  apples, sloe berries or uncooked bread and pizza
  dough, all of which contain the compound. When
  digested, ethanol absorbs into the
  gastrointestinal tract very quickly and reaches
  the brain in much the same way as with humans.
  Within as little as an hour, the animal may
  display a loss of movement or control, lethargy
  and a high body temperature.

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• Note that ethanol is also found in paint,
  varnish, medication and perfume to name but a
  few, so go careful with your pets exposure to
  these items.
• Grapes, raisins and sultanas
• In both their raw and cooked forms, these grape
  products have been reported to cause kidney
  failure in dogs, with symptoms ranging from
  vomiting and diarrhoea to lethargy and abdominal
  pain within 24 hours of ingesting them.

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• Macadamia nuts
• Its not exactly known how many Macadamia nuts
  your dog would need to consume for them to become
  toxic, but it is known that they can cause
  serious health problems to dogs when ingested.
  Symptoms can include hind limb weakness, shaking,
  vomiting, stiffness and abdominal pain and
  usually occur within 12 hours.
• You may love Fido and enjoy sharing your food
  with him, but take care that what youre offering
  him wont make him sick.

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