Not fit for a dog!

“Every dog has his day - but the nights are reserved for cats”

Dogs may think they are part of your human pack but there are many foods that people enjoy that are poisonous to dogs.

* Alcohol
* Avocados
* Chocolate
* Coffee grounds
* Grapes and raisins
* Gum or candy with xylitol
* Human vitamin supplements
* Macadamia nuts
* Mushrooms
* Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, powder)
* Salt
* Tea
* Tobacco
* Yeast dough

I once had a dog who loved anything made of bread. One night after breading some chicken I offered the dog the remaining flour which he lapped up. BIG MISTAKE. The next day he started bloating and we took him to an emergency vet. The flour had turned to a thick dough and formed a plug in his intestine. The vet had to operate to remove the blockage.

Bottom Line

If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center hotline (888-426-4435; a consultation fee may apply).