10 Common People Foods that Can Kill Your Dog
97People Foods that Can Kill Your Dog
"10 Bad Treats for Your Good Dog"
It would seem dogs don't much mind eating anything they can get their lips around, including those things that are not good for them. With this in mind, I ask one very important question,"Are you killing your dog with everyday people food?"
Over the past say, thirty years, how and what we feed our dogs has evolved drastically. In the past, we were certain that our canines required a very high meat, as well as other protein diet to survive a long healthy life. Because of this, dogs have been fed a high-protein diet that has resulted in poor coat condition, malnutrition, imbalance in metabolism, hair loss, and weakness. Today, we have discovered that dogs are actually omnivores, requiring meat as well as vegetables and other non-meat foods for successful long healthy lives.
Our other favorite furry creature is the house cat. Now this pet is a true carnivore. Cats have the highest requirement for protein of any domestic species.
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See results without votingThe things a dog will eat add up to far more than those things a dog will not eat. As disgusting as it may be, some dogs may even take a taste of another animals waste that is found among the weeds. This is called pica and is considered to be an illness that requires correcting. Pica—the digestion of inappropriate non-nutritive objects— is serious, and even humans can suffer from it, but pica is an entirely different issue that may be looked at in a future article. For today, the issue is that we unknowingly and quite frequently give our domestic dogs a treat from our dinner plate that can, and in fact has, killed many dogs.
Several bits of information are swirling and churning about on the Internet telling us what we should and should not feed our dogs; which commercial foods are best, what is the highest protein food for our k9, and what dog food cost less, and in general each story has some very good information on the best food sources and ingredients we should be feeding our domestic K9 partners. What seems to be missing are THE THINGS WE MUST AVOID FEEDING OUR DOGS.
Below you will find a list of "10 bad treats for your good dog."
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An Important List of 10 Things to NEVER feed Your Dog
- BONES
- CHOCOLATE
- MILK and CHEESE
- ONIONS and GARLIC
- RAISINS and GRAPES
- AVOCADOS
- APPLE CORES
- YEAST DOUGH
- CAFFEINE
- BACON
How each of these human food items kills your dog is different, but know that they can kill your dog if you feed them to Fido as a treat or in some cases, at all. Some detail is given below to advise you on what causes the toxic conditions in your dog, along with some symptoms to be on the lookout for.
No Real Bones for Dogs
BONES
The Number 1 Item on our dog treat hit-list is the Bone:
The most common and frequent treat for dogs is without a doubt bones. Annually thousands of dogs end up in the emergency care center of Veterinarian hospitals because of bones. The reality is this, dogs are omnivores, not carnivores. Most dogs can not safely consume bones, since they can splinter or get lodged in the intestinal tract, requiring surgeries and can even cause death.
Bones, as yummy as your dog finds them, are quite dangerous because they can also get caught in the dogs throat, which can have the same disastrous results as mentioned before. All bones are considered bad; including chicken, pork, and beef. The next time you feel the need to toss the dog a bone, try tossing a Nylabone™ or milk-bone™ instead. Your dog will thank you for many happy healthy years to come.
No Chocolate for Dogs
Can Dogs Have CHOCOLATE
In Second place the evil chocolate treat:
Whether you give your dog chocolate, or he sneaks a chunk, a lethal dose of chocolate for a 16-pound dog is as little as 2-ounces of baking chocolate; which is just a couple of bites. The killer in chocolate is theobromine—theobromine belongs to a class of alkaloid molecules known as methylxanthines. These are absorbed much more slowly in dogs causing a toxic and deadly result— which increases heart rate, central nervous system stimulation, and constriction of arteries in dogs. Symptoms range from vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, seizures, cardiac arrest, and death. A deadly reaction can occur as soon as four hours after eating the substance.
Can Dogs Have MILK and CHEESE
Our Third deadly diet treat is milk and cheese:
Just like humans, many dogs are lactose intolerant and can get diarrhea if they consume milk. Dog's do not have the required enzyme to break down milk sugar and will react by vomiting, having diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal distress indicators. Even though your dog really likes dairy products, and was raised on doggy mother's milk, do not treat him to his weakness. Cheese is far too high in fat and can lead your dog to pancreatitis—inflammation of the pancreas which can become deadly in no time at all, bringing a very painful death.
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The second the rattling of pills would sound and caps were popped off of medication containers, I could hear the scattering of k9 critters. There was no hiding the fact that it was time to have another bitterly unpleasant pill stuffed in their mouth. As our dogs aged, forcing them to take pills got increasingly difficult. When I discovered Pill Pockets by Greenies, life was good once again. My dogs now look forward to "treat time" and when the rattling of the Greennies Pill Pockets bag is heard, I still hear the scattering of k9 critters, but now they are charging towards me rather than heading for the door! Would love to have been the creator of these things!
No Onions for Dogs
Why Can't Dogs Have ONIONS and GARLIC
Fourth on the list are the tasty but toxic, onions and garlic:
Damaged dog red blood cells and death can be the resulting effect of adding onions and garlic in your k9's diet. Toxic ingredients in the onions and garlic cause dogs to vomit and have diarrhea, which can progress to anemia, weakness, labored breathing, becoming devastatingly deadly. Onions, either raw or cooked, are far more dangerous; dogs as well as cats, can be seriously sickened by eating even a very small amount. Garlic is the lesser of the two toxic people foods, as your pet would have to eat large amounts of garlic to cause significant illness.
RAISINS and GRAPES
The fifth people food you must avoid feeding your dog is raisins and grapes:
Other than the fact that a small dog can actually choke on a grape, grapes and raisins cause a quite lethal reaction in dogs of any size. The symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal discomfort. But more shocking is that grapes and raisins can threaten renal system function— bringing life-threatening kidney failure. Symptoms start around 24-hours after ingestion.
AVOCADOS
Six on the list is the average avocado:
From the inside out, the avocado is dangerous to your dog. First, the pit, other than the fact that it is toxic, is slippery and this egg shaped creation can easily become lodged in your dogs intestinal tract, causing severe pain due to blockage that requires surgery. The symptoms of toxic poisoning include breathing difficulties, abdominal enlargement, and an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chest and abdomen.
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APPLE CORES
Number seven on our K9 lethal list is the apple core:
Cyanide poisoning can result from giving your dog the apple core from your afternoon snack. The pits and cores of certain fruits—plums, peaches, pears, apricots and apple cores—may be delicious, but hide cyanogenic glycosides, better known as cyanide. When your dog eats these tasty treats he is in fact ingesting the toxin. Some of the symptoms of toxicity are apprehension, dilated pupils, salivation, struggling to breath, dizziness, collapse, seizures, hyperventilation, shock and coma. Giving carrot sticks is a much better choice.
YEAST DOUGH
Our eighth encounter with bad treat choices is yeast dough:
If you make homemade bread using yeast, never give the raw-dough to your dog. When the dog eats it, the raw yeast dough ferments in the dog's stomach, producing alcohol which is toxic to your pet. Another reason is that the yeast dough will expand in your dogs stomach or intestines and produce an extremely large amount of gas in the digestive system. This will cause severe pain and can potentially rupture the stomach or intestines. Symptoms are vomiting, abdominal discomfort, lethargy, and lack of interest in anything.
CAFFEINE
Nine is not so fine when giving your dog deadly people food like Caffeine:
No Star Buck's stops for Fido! Similar to chocolate, coffee contains a stimulant that is unsafe for dogs. Methylated xanthine, found in coffee, stimulates the central nervous system and within hours causes vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations, and unfortunately even death. So keep your coffee safely out of your dogs reach.
No Bacon for Dogs
Can Dogs Have BACON
Last but not least, our number ten dog treat "no-no" is the nitorious porky and salty delight, bacon:
As we discussed earlier with regard to cheese, bacon and other high fat foods can cause pancreatitis, an often fatal condition. The salt content in these foods is also a bad treat choice, as they can cause serious stomach upset if eaten by your dog (or cat). A potentially fatal condition called bloat is of concern when salty food is eaten by large dog breeds. Bloat is caused when the dog drinks too much water because of the salty bacon (or other salty food items; ham, cured meats, hot-dogs, etc.). The stomach will fill up with an enormous amount of gas and within hours can twist around on itself, causing the dog to die. So, no more bacon, bacon grease, ham or other salty, rich meats for your dogs. Sorry Rex!
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Hi, this Hub is a "related" one to the one I just published on the Bufo Frog and how it kills dogs! I read this weeks ago, and learned a lot from it. When you have some time, checkout my killer Bufo frog hub. Bye....
Thank you for this very informative hub. I did not know that milk and cheese are not good for our dog. I am so greatful I found your hub. Thanks again.
Lady Guinevere~ So glad your dog accepts the liverwurst pill bait, some dogs just don't buy into the pill pockets. I hope his eye heals quickly for both of your sakes. He is one lucky dog, great pet owners like you are hard to come by these days! Thank you for your comments, and for the shares!
HubHugs~
I just came by to let you know that I switched to liverwurst instead of cheese all the time for my dog's pills. He will not take his pills in any of those pill pockets. He has also been really sick with a ulcerated scratch to his cornea for the last 8 weeks and it isn't healed yet. I am sharing this along for you too.
So useful...and true. This sort of information should be on prime time telly. It would save a lot of dogs.
This article is greatly appreciated. I am a proud owner of a beautiful, pure bred, white Havanese. She is so spoiled and it is so hard to refuse giving her human foods. She loves ice cream and I always give her a spoon. Thank God I clicked on this hub. She is now 2 years old & I sure do want to keep her in my life for a very long time to come. Very helpful information here. Thank for sharing!
I knew about some these but not all. Thanks for the information!
I had a little miniature doberman once who ate one of those large Hershey's kisses, to no ill effect.
She would steal chocolate and candy all the time and then go hide in a small cubby hole where we could not get to her. 10 years and that never did anything to her.
She was a trooper, though. Got attacked by the big neighbor dog 7 times before she finally had to be put down from it.
Wow, I had no idea that cheese would be on that list. Thanks so much for this Hub. Awesome info and quite educational as well. My dog may not agree since I am now taking cheese off her treat list. No worries, I won't tell her where I heard it!
K9- I am so glad you posted this hub!
I happen to have been around smaller dogs most of my life so all of these items were already known to me as hazards. Along with strange behavior and sickness from food allergies like Chicken and Certain spices. But the amount of people who aren't aware of these dangers is astounding! I truly believe everyone who reads this will be more conscious in the future and will help to spread the information to family and friends.
Kudos for bringing this information to a large audience, keep it coming!
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Thank you for this information.. did not know about cheese. My dog thanks you :-)
I am scared to death. We eat poison!
thank u for this information. I think milk is good for dogs health.
"Cheese is far too high in fat and can lead your dog to pancreatitis"
Well that explains my dog's pancreatitis attack which led to her diabetes. I used to give her slices of American cheese almost every day as a treat.
Thanks for the advice. Several of these thing I was aware of: Chocolate, Grapes/Raisins, Dairy, and apple cores. Thanks for letting me know about the rest. I was aware that dogs were omnivores. I love to sneak the dog brocolli when we have it.
4FoodSafety~ You make an excellent point. Golden's are especially soft mouthed because of their retrieving nature--no hunter wants a mauled duck brought back to them. And as you make clear in your comment, this can cause the teeth to be more vulnerable to breakage. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
Cheers~
Special note for hunting dogs with a soft mouth, often their teeth cannot handle bones. We had a golden retriever and literally broke some of his teeth with indulging him with bones.
It was shocking because we are so careful about the dog foods and dog treats.
DzyMsLizzy~ I totally understand! I have done something similar myself. Thanks so much for clearing it up-- I have much respect for you, Liz!
HubHugs~
Sorry--my bad--apparently, my eyes picked up the title of one of your other articles which fit the concept of the spot-on meds....and my brain jumped the tracks.
DzyMsLizzy~ Thank for the follow up, I still am harshly against bones of any kind for dogs. Wild dogs or otherwise, I think they have a dangerous element to them. Knuckles are less harmful granted, but for my personal recommendation, no real meat bones. I don't recall comparing garlic with spot-on flea meds; for the record, I see little similarity between the two.
Thanks again for the comments Liz!
HubHugs
P.S. On two points--
1) I just realized you compared garlic to "spot-on" flea control treatments...those are not safe, either. I am involved with a group to get that word out. This is their website: http://tinytimmy.org I've also written a hub detailing their efforts.
2) Bones. I was always told that the problem of splintering was with COOKED bones--particularly from poultry. We used to give our dog (when I was a kid) large beef marrow or knuckle bones--raw. When you think about how the wild relatives of our doggy friends, (Dingoes, wolves, e.g.) eat, they gnaw on the bones of their prey all the time. Those bones are not cooked. I believe that is the difference in danger-level. In any case, don't give your pets small bones, poultry bones, cooked bones of any kind.
Teylina~ You have some lucky dogs! It is so nice that you care enough to restrict your dogs snacks to healthy choices after reading the hub. Makes it all worth while! I wish you and your canine companions furry dreams and happy tails!
Cheers~
Minnetonka Twin!!! I am grinning from ear to ear seeing you here today! Easter weekend was fun, I hope your was as well. Thanks for the share, your support is priceless! Hug that twin of yours for me, and of course HubHugs to you my dear friend!
cebutouristpot~ As a general rule this applies to all dogs, regardless of breed. The basic chemistry of a canine is the same across the board, it is (for the most part) the composition that has been modified by human intervention, not the biological make-up of their chemistry. (Think of it like this; the human species can look so different from one another in size, coloration, and body type, but cyanide is still toxic to all of us).
Thank you for asking a great question! I hope the answer helps you.
Cheers~
Hello DzyMsLizzy! Wow,...sounds as if your dogs were very durable critters. The thing with the grapes (and raisins)is kind of scary to me; they are just so bad for kidney health in dogs. I am thrilled your dogs made it out okay. How funny that both dogs carried the same moniker. I agree with you when it comes to cheese and dairy, moderation has got to be practiced.
Always nice to see you stopped by!
HubHugs~
angela_michelle~ Sounds like you have a good approach to canine care for your fuzzy friend. Dogs can be very creative when it comes to tasty smells coming from the bin! Thank you for your comments. I am glad your dog has you for a pet parent!
Cheers~
Thanks for educating me, I actually did not know a lot of these. Fortunately, we do not give our dog people food, although he did get some taco meat the other day. He then had diarrhea, so we'll just have to be careful not to let him in the trash for now on.
Wow! I no longer have dogs, but we did growing up, and back then, we never heard of such things. We had a dog that was part Boxer and part Beagle (although my dad insisted he was actually part kangaroo, the way he could leap!) Rascal LOVED grapes--and he and my dad would share a small bunch of grapes every now and then--perhaps a total of a dozen grapes. My dad would to the "One for me; one for you" thing..and the dog learned to count--if my dad took 2 grapes in a row, Rascal would bark at him! He never suffered any ill effects at all. Sadly, we had to give him away due to his kangaroo antics after my dad had to have back surgery...but grapes did not do him in.
Then, there was another dog that belonged to my dad's sister (before my time), a Boston Terrier, who one year went out in the yard, dug up and at ALL the garlic and onion plants my aunt had planted. The only "bad effect" he got from that was the world's worst case of doggie bad breath. He lived to a ripe old age. (Funny--his name, also was Rascal!)
Never had a problem with cheese, either, and yes, have used it to hide pills...but the last dog I tried that with got wise, and managed to eat the cheese and spit out the pill! (That was before they invented those pill pockets.) I think the key with cheese, ice cream, etc. is MODERATION. A very small amount once in a while--not as a regular thing.
This was very interesting, though.. I did know about the chocolate, but not avocados. But hey--those have gotten too expensive to be passing out to the pooch! ;-)
Voted up, interesting, & useful.
OMG! I didnt know these. Is still true to all breed of dogs? or is this selective and different breed interact with these food in a different way ?
Dear K9-Firstly, I hope you had a beautiful Easter. You did an amazing job on this article and I know you will be saving doggies with this important information. I will be sharing this on twitter and with hubbers. I always appreciate your great stories regarding our furry friends that we love so much. Have a great week my friend :-)
Have always been aware cats needed meat more than dogs, but rarely treat my daughter's terrier (as have my own dogs) w/a tad of leftover beef, chicken or bacon. Rare, and usually unfortunately bacon. Me bad too. Didn't see chicken or beef, but no more of anything I think!
Kitehs, I wouldn't panic. As long as you guys keep an eye on her and she doesn't display any sign of distress all should be okay. I would avoid any continued avocado mishaps.
Best of luck~
omg i just accidentally gave my friends dog an avacado slice! im super scared! it was a thick slic and i was making sandwh=iches and i accidentally dropped ti and then when i tried to grab her she dodged and she ate it! she is real old and idk what is gonna happen i hope she doesnt die! it'll be all my fault!
excellent info! We are pretty strict about what we feed our dogs, even as treats. Just curious about tomato and watermelon? Interesting enough, my dog loves to sneak out to the garden and steal a tomato from the vine (never any fallen already, he's picky like that) and eat them. Whenever I cut up watermelon it's like I'm dangling a steak in front of a wolf. Do you know if these are bad for dogs?
MelChi~ Honored you understand my passion on the subject, and that you cared enough to comment on the hub. I know your future pets will be getting a safe and loving home. I hope you find a larger yard soon, good animals need good owners like you!
Cheers, Namaste~
K9keystrokes - thank you for taking the time to respond to my comments. You obviously know what you're talking about, and I was speaking from childhood experience. I appreciate what you say, and will definitely keep all of these foods in mind and avoid giving them to our future family members (we're waiting on a place with a bigger yard) :)
MelChi~ Thank you for expressing your thoughts, however I have to disagree with the concepts.
1. In my strong opinion, bones (large or small) are never a good choice for any dog of any size. I continue to stand by this. I am glad your dogs were incident free surrounding bones, but for me and my dogs, and the dogs of my clients, family and friends, NO REAL BONES!
2. Regarding Apples; as indicated within the body of text above;
"Cyanide poisoning can result from giving your dog the apple core from your afternoon snack."
It is not the meat of the apple that is dangerous to your dog, it is the seeds. If you core the fruit and remove the poison seeds then an apple can make a pretty okay treat. Just NEVER give your dog the seeds. Again, I'm glad your dogs from childhood weathered the storm seemingly unscathed.
I am honored that you posted your thoughts on the two subjects MelChi, it is always best to understand everyone's feelings and then decide what is best once all of the information has been discussed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the article and for expressing your experiences from childhood.
I appreciate and respect your input, Namaste.
Cheers~
Very interesting hub and good points. I do however slightly disagree with you on just 2 points:
1. Bones. I personally believe that this has to do with the size of the bone. We grew up with four large dogs, and they were always given LARGE bones to chew on. They never got stuck or had splinters because they were checked before. I can't understand how people can think giving a dog a chicken bone or something that small is a good idea - it's NOT.
2. Apples. Maybe it depends on the type of dog a person has, I don't know. What I do know is that we fed our dogs whole apples now and then and they LOVED them. They didn't get sick afterwards. Perhaps because it wasn't an ongoing occurance, and I'm no expert - just pointing out that we didn't have a problem with our dogs eating apples at all.
I completely agree with the other points that you raised - very informative hub, thanks :)
Hi K9keystrokes,
What a wonderful list to avoid as food for dogs .....
Ohhh .... I should avoid these things from my dog ....
Thanks for such a good work and info ......
Really good and useful advice. I've fed my Dog bones in the past. But won't be doing so in the future. Voted up etc.
Great hub! I had no idea that bacon was so bad for dog I will not be giving my dogs that anymore. I knew about chocolate but not so much about everything else. Thanks for sharing this with us I hope people who read this will take all of these tips into effect asap. Great tips and advice, I voted up and useful!:)
Very interesting... I did not know about the bacon. I will have to stop this treat right away. Thanks for the great info.
Ingenira~ Glad you dog has a selective pallet! Thank you for sharing the information with others, it may save a loved furry critter from disaster!
Cheers~
k9
CookiesNoCrumbs~ Your story is just too sad... this kind of loss can seem to never go away. I just don't understand those who willingly harm animals.
Warm Regard~
K9
Cardozo~ I am honored you chose my link, I appreciate the HubLove!
Cheers~
K9
Added a link to this hub in my own hub. Hope you don't mind :) If you want I can take it out.Cheers
K9 your article was very informative to protect human's best friend. I lost a puppy who was given chocolate by someone who was angry at me 4 years ago; and it seemed like yesterday. Thanks for sharing;
I didn't know most of these food would cause fatal to a dog, but I'd not give it to my dog anyway, since I don't think he'd eat it, except the bone perhaps. :)
Very informative, voted up and tweeted.
divorceinnewyork~ Glad that your dogs don't fancy onions and garlic, that is half of the battle for sure! Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. It's is nice to read about those dog owners who are always looking to increase their knowledge on canine health and well-being! Your fuzzy pals are in good hands! Happy Tails!
Cheers~
K9
calico Stark~ I am so pleased you found this list of bad people food for dogs! Hearing this kind of stuff makes it worth while to do the research and write such hubs. I wish you and your fuzzy freind a very happy life together. And Here's to many, many years of wonderful canine snuggles! Happy tails!
Cheers~
K9
TimeSaver~ My dog loves green beans. He will even snip them from the garden when they grow through the fence. I am glad you find the article helpful, you have one lucky dog who's owner seems to have a heart of gold!
Cheers~
K9
Thanks for this important info. Knew about the chocolate but not about bacon. I don't think that garlic and onions is a big problem as none of my dogs find that appealing in any way.
Thank you so much for this important information. My precious dog Sugar thanks you too for I have fed my dog several of these treats on your no list. I had no idea they were a threat! Vote up!
Thank you for this useful information. I knew about the onions, grapes and chocolate but, I didn't know about the others.
My vet told us that green beans are a good nutritional treat for dogs.
My dogs are always at the table waiting for someone to drop something. I will have to watch more closely what they eat.
Tams R~ Wow! How scary that must have been! I have never personally had to induce my dog to vomit (thank God)but I think you make a very good point when telling of the hydrogen peroxide method, which is: ONLY USE 3%, NOTHING ELSE! I will provide a link to one of best articles I have read on this subject for those who may not be familiar with this technique. I hope it helps.
Thanks Tams R for sharing such a wonderful bit of information and your very scary story! You are truly one of wo/mans best friends! Happy Tails!
Here is a really good link on hoe to induce vomiting in dogs: http://alexadry.hubpages.com/hub/How-and-when-to-i
And Tams R, WELCOME TO HUBPAGES!
Cheers~
K9
Very good information. I was ignorant about bacon. Wow! Poor Roxy will not like you so don't come visit, lol. Roxy the boxer got into a bottom cupboard that was left open just over a week ago. She took a large box of raisins almost half full and ate most of them. We returned home to find the box in shreds. I was terrified with no way to take her to a vet. I gave her 7 teaspoons which was 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of weight of hydrogen peroxide. The kind you use for wounds, NOT hair. She threw up so many raisins and over a week later seems fine. Thank goodness!
Gusser~ You do make an accurate point regarding Mickey D's. And I actually agree with your thoughts on junk food acquisitions--if you don't like them, don't buy them. And freedom for this kind of choice is all good and well. But, when it comes to trying to keep ones dog safe and as healthy as any owner "chooses" to keep their pet, I am happy to offer a list of bad human food choices for dogs. Please know that I wouldn't recommend Mickey D's for my dog, no less for my human family! Just my personal choice, although I must admit, those fries are pretty darn tasty!
I truly understand your position in this matter, and accept the fact that we mostly agree to simply disagree. Thank you for your awesome input! Nothing but respect Gusser, nothing but respect.
Cheers~
K9
Mickey D's had to add apples to the unHappy Meal because of food police. If you don't like junk food, don't buy it. If others want it, so be it. That is freedom. Taking it off the market is not. Your opinion is noted, as is mine.
blogallaboutit~ So glad you enjoyed the article. I know what you mean, avocado is a scary thing; so many ways it can jeopardize a dogs health! Thrilled you don't feed your dogs real bones, I applaud you!! Sounds to me like your little darlings have found one great human companion! Happy Tails!
Cheers~
K9
Gusser~ I imagine that those suppliers who sell the things you list in the manner they do feel they are bringing no harm to the dog world or those who love their dogs. In my humble opinion, low-end poor nutritional pet foods and snacks should be removed from the market. I mean really, think about the crud humans buy as food items and then check our overall health. I am not willing to subject my pet (or humans) to these kinds of food (if you can call them that) sources. Are we suing snack cake makers, greasy fast food makers, or chip makers? Not really. So, please know that I am just fine with the info I have provided within this article. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate that you took the time to comment.
Cheers~
K9
You're the best Doc!
I had no idea about the avacado, or the cheese. Thank goodness I have never feed my dog the avacado, the side effects were scary. I do not feed my dogs bones because they are small breeds.My five dogs thank you very much.
Makes you wonder WHY dog food suppliers add bacon for flavor, include some of your listed vegetables in their foods, and sell real bones as treats. If they haven't been sued out of business, perhaps you need to recheck your info.
You are welcome K9 :) Always happy to contribute to the debate and trying to share my expertise.
All the best.
Dr erag2011~ Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I feel as you do about the garlic issue. Older dogs (or over weight dogs) can find more difficulties with garlic than others. For my dogs best interest, I'll continue to avoid garlic in his diet. Always glad to see you made it by Doc!
Happy Tails and HubHugs~
K9
Mmmm...not sure about it.... I definitely don't recommend garlic, for obvious reasons, it can also have a cumulative effect in fat, more if the animal is overweight. My experience is that animals that don't get fleas when using things like that or weak flea treatment (collars, powders, over the counter spot-on, etc) they would not have got them anyway without treatment...unfortunnately nobody can prove this as nobody is doing any proper studies to compare, objectively and with double blinded study, with placebo, same environment, etc... So, we will never know :):)
I only advice proven, efficacious and safe treatments for my patients and clients, as they are the only ones that have proper data... Sorry cant help more...:)
ErDaughtry218~ I am sure I can find many, even hundreds of sites that are in favor of giving dogs garlic for flea control. You make good points regarding vets who back up this type of use. For me, I refrain from giving it to my dog, it has in the past, been known to cause difficulties I am just not willing to risk in my pet. Realize that your vet knows your dog better than anyone, so unless you feel you need a second opinion, definitely do as your vet directs you. It does take a large amount of garlic to cause real problems, for the use in this article, my point is to keep it away from dogs in such dosages (I stipulate this within the article). I am happy that you have found a flea prevention tool that keeps your little Chihuahua cuties bite free! Thank you for adding your knowledge to this comment section, I respect your point of view and am glad you shared it here. I can tell you really have an abundant love for our k9 friends, this warms my heart!
Happy Tails!
Cheers~
K9
I found your article interesting but not completely accurate. The one item I have to argue about is garlic. Any vet will tell you that garlic, minced or bulb is not good for your pet as it is hard for their digestive tract to break down. However, garlic oil is a well known deterrant for fleas. If you put 2 tablespoons of garlic with 2 tablespoons of honey per quart of drinking water, your pets will not have a problem with fleas ever. I have been doing Rescue for over 20 years, as well as breeding Chihuahuas for about 12 years now and every vet and vet site I have encountered has backed me up with this same information. You can even find large jugs of garlic oil online at most of the pet suppliers and homeopathic remedies for animals by vets who are concious that toxic remedies are not always the best solution to treat an ailment such as recurring fleas. Check online and good luck with your animals. They are a lifetime responsibility.
Thanks Lori!
BfoBarney~ Thank you for sharing your comments, I hope you and your dog have a very long happy life together!
Cheers~
K9
James~ It is nice to knnow we can still learn a few things by reading a little hub here and there. Thank you for taking time to read about keeping our dogs healthy! Happy Tails!
Cheers~
K9
J Red Horse~ I can imagine a grape to be great fun if one is the size of a Jack Russell! But, I am glad that you will be removing them from your little Terrorists' toy box. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Sounds like your little k9 buddy is in very loving hands! Thanks for caring about your furry friend.
Cheers~
K9
Thanks for a great read and some important info on treating our furry friends!
I didn't know about the grapes, my Jack Russell Terrorist loves to play with them but rarely eats them, I find them under the sofa when she gets bored with them.
After reading this Hub story ... Sorry pup, no more grapes!
I learned a few things from reading this article. I knew about the chocolate and some of the other items listed but I did not know about the Cheese and bones. Thank you for sharing.
Was very interesting. I learnt a fair bit, thank you!
Also you may have saved my dogs life in the future...
Good hub.
Emily Sparks~You are welcome, I hope it helps to keep your k9 friend happy and healthy!
Cheers~
K9
Babby Dolan~ I totally understand your thinking. I don't have the nerves to withstand my dog becoming ill because I gave him a bad or poisonous snack! My guy gets only dog approved snacks made just for his species! Thanks for sharing your story, I love hearing this stuff.
Cheers~
K9
athena2011~ Some vets do recommend cheese bait to get a dog to take a pill, always do what your vet suggest! He/she knows your dogs health needs best! If you have doubts, get a second opinion. In some cases that tiny bit of cheese bait is a good trade off for a needed medication. Moderation is the key.
I sure appreciate your comments and I can tell you have a great love for your dog! Happy tails!
Cheers~
K9
Wow, I had no idea about some of these foods. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the article! Due to several scares (one relating to bones) my dog is not allowed ANY people food and is restricted to specific dog food products.
I am going to share this article with all my dog lover friends!
Voted up and useful. Had to read this hub when I found it as I am a huge dog lover.
My vet had actually suggested putting my dog's pill in cheese. That's a surprise for me that it's not good for them. Anyway my dog used to eat the cheese and spit the pill out so I had to use the old "put the pill in their mouth and rub their throat while holding their mouth closed strategy which worked like a charm."
I knew about some of these items being toxic for dogs, but not all so am glad I visited your hub to learn.
You are welcome K9 :)
erag2011~ Thanks so much for confirming my belief regarding NO real bones for dogs. It is always nice when veterinarians substantiate my advice. It is very painful for pets who must undergo invasive surgery because we humans neglect to think ahead about the results of a bad snack choice. This topic of bones has always faced many sides, but when it comes right down to it Dr. erag2011, you guys are the ones who have to deal with these situations as frightened pets and pet parents ask "why?" when their dog is bleeding from both ends, or is choking to death.
Thanks so much for taking time to help keep our pets healthy and safe. Your helpful input is respected and appreciated! Happy Tails!
HubHugs~
K9
maxravi and Cardozo7~ Thank you for making time to share your comments. I was amazed when I heard about the deadly onion years ago, not even cooked onions should be given to a dog. Even those tasty left overs that have been prepared with onions or onion powder must be eliminated your canine snack repertoire. I have a feeling that both of you have some very happy healthy pets! Thanks for being a pets pal!
Cheers~
K9
I have to stop with the onion, damn! Very useful information indeed
Very nice info.I don't had idea about these facts.thanks.
Completely agree with K9. I am tired for removing all sorts of things from dogs' guts or stomachs. and the owners always say "Oh, I can't understand it, he/she has been having these for years....", or "he/she has been playing with stones/sticks for years..."... Well, until one day it gets swallowed by mistake or gets stuck on the palate/throat, etc...
So, my advice is the same as K9, no bones, even the rawhide ones as I have seen them getting stuck a couple of times now if not chewed very very well.
Lady Guinevere~ You know I get this a lot from dog owners. But, I still adamantly disagree with giving dogs raw or cooked bones. Even in their raw "flexible" state bones can chip off shards (even the tiny ones) that can act as sharp razors when traveling through the animals digestive system. There are much safer and healthier ways to give a dog the nutrients supplied in bones, even bone marrow. If you want to scoop out the marrow great, but please do not give real bones to your dog. I respect your position on the matter LG, I simply disagree. For me, NO Bones for canines!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions, it is okay to disagree once in a while!
Happy Tails and Cheers.
Respectfully~
K9
The Macs~ I feel your pain, my dog wouldn't speak to me for a week! But, he found that 100% chicken jerky was a great tasting lean canine snack! He would buy these for himself if he had thumbs! Nice to know another really good dog owner has stopped by for a read! Happy tails!
Cheers~
K9
CookwareBliss~ Sounds like you love your three furry family members very much! This warms my heart. I hope you find a few great healthy snacks that all three will love to snack on. My dogs favorites are fresh carrots, and chicken jerky. Just can't get enough!
Thanks for taking such good care of your canine friends!
Cheers~
K9
My poor Pablo is going to be really disappointed that he won't be getting anymore bacon.
You should correct that Bone one. I is "coked" bones that splinter. Raw bones are flexible and digs do break them up into smaller pieces. We give our dog cheese to give him pills and have told the vet that and they never told us it was bad for him. We have tried those pockets and he will get the pill out and leave it on the floor every time. When Duke first showed up on our doorstep----literally, he weighed 1.2 his normal weight and had to give him fatty foods for him to gain weight. Just as in people all things do not do the same to all animals. Thanks for the hub.
Very useful information. I have 3 dogs at home and was surprised to see some of these foods on the list. I will now be more careful of what types of scrap food I may give them. Thanks for the hub
kidsnchocolate~ You know, now that you have the information about bacon and dogs, you can make changes for the sake of your canines health. It's so great to read that you are upset by the list, it just shows that you really care about your pet! This makes you "tops" on my pet friendly list!
Cheers~
K9
I only knew about 4 of these things!!! This is crazy, we share our bacon all the time. Poor puppies!!! Thanks for the information
billybuc~ I know what you mean, who would think about avocados as a threat to a dog? Really glad that you found new information to add to your dog knowledge! You sound like a great k9 person, happy dogs abound! Thanks for sharing your thoughts I really appreciate it.
Happy Tails!
Cheers~
K9
erag2011~ I'm actually not a vet (surgery freaks me out), my education is in animal(k9)behavior and research; what are those beastly minds thinking and why. Many of the same classes, but very little of the scalpel related activities that you brave souls manage to conduct(vivisection was not my friend!). So I love to get as much input from my many Veterinarian colleagues as possible! Thanks again for your helpful comments, as they are always welcome!
Cheers~
k9
How did I not know this stuff? I knew about bones and chocolate but the rest was news to me. Thank you for the info and nice job putting the article together.
Hi K9keystrokes. You are really welcome. I'm a vet (I guess you are too), so I'm happy to help too.
All the best.
theresa~ Really good question. Most of the time, those bacon bacon treats we buy for our pets are not made from bacon at all. If you check the ingredients listed on the packaging you will find either soy, grain, meal, or some sort of real meat as the first ingredient. No bacon to be found on the list at all. Personally, I would only offer those treats that list a real meat item (not by products; i.e. feet, hooves, beaks, hair etc.which are indigestible items) as the first on the ingredient. The same holds true for dog foods.
Thanks so much for caring enough to ask what is best for your pet(s), you really are your dogs best friend!
Cheers~
K9
erag2011~ You Rock! Really good advice you offer to commenter TENKAY. Nice to see another dog lover jump in to help a neighbor! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on milk for our canine furry companions!
Happy Healthy Hairy Wishes!
Cheers~
K9
sen.sush23~ Joey is a lucky dog indeed! Fresh made dog food is such an awesome commitment to your k9 friend, I respect this very much. Happy healthy canine wishes!
Cheers~
K9
they say no bacon what about the treats bacon bacon that is what my dags get for treats will some one let me know?
Interesting Hub.
Takey, yes, milk isn't good for dogs, but also depends on the dog and the amount of milk they get, of course. In many dogs, it causes diarrhoea. We have to remember that milk in mammals is only really created to be fed for a baby/puppy/kitten, etc... by the mother of the same species, not to be given to an adult of different species, as cow's milk for a dog or even for humans... (a lot of debate about this...).
I want to also remind pet owners of the dangers of many house plants, and how toxic some can be, i.e.. rhododendron...
Eric
we always feed our Joey with mutton or chicken, boiled with some turmeric and salt. But I know several doggies who love to eat raw vegetables, particularly potato. Nice hub, voted up. Thank you.
cyoung35~ There remains some debate over real beef bones for dogs, but every veterinarian I have questioned recommends avoiding them as a dog treat. They are said to cause some pretty dangerous internal problems. I personally never feed my dogs real bones of any kind...no matter what anyone tells me. Thanks for loving your pets! They are lucky to have you in their life!
Cheers~
K9
TENKAY~ Your dogs have a pretty good idea that the things you list are not good for them, this is in your favor! Some dogs will gulp down just about anything they think is a food item. Even the stuff that can harm them. I sure appreciate you sharing your thoughts here! Thanks for stopping by! Keep lovin' your pets!
Cheers~
K9
bgoodall~ So glad you found the article helpful and that you got a few new bits of info! Sounds like you are a really great pet owner! The more we learn about new finding in the world of animal nutrition the healthier our pets will remain. Thanks for sharing your comments.
Cheers~
K9
i thought milk is good for dogs.... onions, chocolate, and garlic ... my dogs hate them.
I always thought that pork bones splinter but never thought about a beef bone. I will have to start giving her milk bones.
Wow!Great hub! I try to only give my dog people food every once in a while. I consider myself a good pet owner but didn't know dogs can't have bacon or cheese. This is a great list.
TheEpicJourney~ Thanks for sharing your comments. So glad you approve of the extra information as to why these people foods are bad for dogs. I appreciate the support. Healthy Happy Pets for all!
Cheers~
K9
Great Article here!! I love the list and love that you didn't just provide a list but a reason WHY for each one. It was very informative! Thanks!
danieltiley26~ I know, who would think that an avocado would be harmful to our dogs? That slippery strangely shaped seed brings many scary facets, inside and out. Thank you for making time to share your thoughts here today! Wishing you and your canine companion(s) a healthy 2012!
Cheers~
K9
druffo0421~ Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I enjoy giant breeds of dogs also, they are just so majestic in sight. Even those big lumbering K9s are vulnerable to the compounds found in chocolate. And you are correct, the more cocoa (chocolate) content the more dangerous it becomes for our dogs. For me, the only correct amount of chocolate (dark or light) to give any size dog would have to zero! I appreciate you stopping by today.
Cheers~
K9
Thank you for this for thoughtful and informative hub. I knew most of them but did not know about avocados.
WHEN WE BROUGHT HOME OUR FIRST GIANT BREED MALE PUPPY I READ EXTENSIVELY ABOUT WHAT TO AND NOT FEED HIM AND WHY.
I REMEMBER READING ABOUT WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO DOGS THAT EAT CHOCOLATE. THE ARTICLE WENT INTO GREAT DEPTH EVEN TO PROVIDE A CHART TO CALCULATE AN AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE A DANGER TO THE DOGS WELL BEING.
THE MAIN THINGS I REMEMBER ARE THE CHOCOLATE ALWAYS REFERRED TO IS DARK, BAKING CHOCOLATE WHICH HAS A MUCH GREATER CONCENTRATION OF COCOA THAN MILK CHOCOLATE. THE ARTICLE THEN WENT ON TO GIVE A FORMULA TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF DARK,BAKING CHOCOLATE AND A DOGS BODY WEIGHT.
(the smaller the dog in weight the greater the danger depending on the amount they consumed )
OF COARSE THE BEST PATH TO FOLLOW IS TO KEEP CERTAIN FOODS TOTALLY AWAY FROM CERTAIN FOODS. BUT, JUST AS HUMANS SHOULD NOT EAT A DOZEN EGGS, A POUND OF BACON OR EVEN A COUPLE OF McDONALD'S DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS EVERY DAY. MODERATION IS THE KEY FOR BOTH HUMANS AND OUR CANINE FAMILY MEMBERS.
Great hub! I knew most of them, sort of all....I know that dairy isn't great, but do you think a little cheese now and then around a pill is okay? And sometimes I sprinkle in some bacon bits in dog food to get my dog to eat. But I'm aware that salty things aren't good, but a little? This is a great article for pet owners. Lots of votes here!
You give most dogs anything and they wolf it down. I have never really thought about anything I've ever fed a dog to be honest but after reading, I'll bear this lot in mind.
cancerguru~ Chocolate is one of those things that you should be concern with your dog sneaking a taste of. The attention you have been giving in this area is a good thing! No chocolate for our K9 friends! It sounds like you care a lot for your dog, and can I respect that.
Thank you for sharing your comments.
Cheers~
K9
marcia-david~ You may want to check with your vet before administering your dogs prednizone dosage without a food (cheese) buffer. Prednizone is a steroid that works great for helping several medical conditions in pets as well as humans, but it can be pretty hard on the organs; liver, kidneys, and stomach lining in particular. That tiny bit of cheese may be just the thing to protect the stomach lining from this harsh medications effects. Pill Pockets--you can learn about them under the "Cheese" section in the body of the article above--are an excellent alternate choice for this, although it may take some time for your dog to let go of his cheese fix!
Best of luck to you and your furry friend!
Cheers~
K9
This was great! I am always afraid my dog will eat a bit of my chocolate that spills on the floor....
Thank you for writing this hub. I did not realize that cheese was on the no-no list for dogs. My dog has been getting a slice of cheese every day, with his prednizone pill wrapped up in it. I guess I'll have to explore some other options for helping him to take his medication!
dappledesigns~ Watermelon is not a threat to your dog as a general rule(it's about 97% water) but it can have a high sugar content. My advice would be moderate consumption carefully if your dog is over-weight or diabetic.
As for tomatoes, these are a tricky beast. The tomato plant is from a toxic group of flora known as Nightshades, which can cause tremors and heart arrhythmia in dogs (and I have even heard death). The leaves and stems contain atropine and other tropane alkaloids that are toxic if ingested, which is poison to dogs--and humans [small amounts of these toxins can be found in unripened fruit as well]. The entire plant (ripened fruit excluded) is also toxic to humans; so don't eat the plant or leaves or make tea from them!
My advice here would have to be, Don't feed your dog tomatoes. It sounds as if your dog is smart enough to only choose the ripe fruit from the vine, however since a small amount of the toxins can be found in even unripened fruit, I would figure a way to prevent your dog from eating them at all.
Hope this helps! You have one lucky dog!
Cheers~
K9
excellent info! We are pretty strict about what we feed our dogs, even as treats. Just curious about tomato and watermelon? Interesting enough, my dog loves to sneak out to the garden and steal a tomato from the vine (never any fallen already, he's picky like that) and eat them. Whenever I cut up watermelon it's like I'm dangling a steak in front of a wolf. Do you know if these are bad for dogs?
Interesting read, I noticed you didnt have nicotine or tobacco down there so I fed my dog a packet of ciggarettes and now he is really ill.
Last time I follow a guide I found on the internet!
Joking aside I think this is something all dog owners should read, not everyone realises that what a dog wants is not what is best for them.
I AGREE WITH THE ABOVE,BUT I THINK SOME OF THE ITEMS LIKE BACON, CHEESE AND MILK GIVEN IN MODERATION,IN SMALL AMOUNTS AND ONLY ONCE IN AWHILE AS A TREAT SHOULD NOT DO HARM. OF COARSE LIKE HUMANS SOME DOGS CAN HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THESE FOODS, ESPECIALLY THE SMALLER BREEDS. I HAVE A GIANT BREED, LEONBERGER AND HAVE HAD A NEWFOUNDLAND AND A SAINT BERNARD OVER THE YEARS NONE HAVE EVER SHOWN HAVING THE SLIGHTEST DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS WHEN GIVEN THESE FEW ITEMS ( BACON, CHEESE AND MILK ) AGAIN IN SMALL AMOUNTS AND ONLY ON OCASSION.
Wolf Lover~ All dogs of any size should avoid eating bacon. If given bacon, it should be given ONLY in small, servings and water intake must be kept at a minimum. Large dogs are more susceptible to the condition called "bloat" but dogs of any size should avoid salty, cured meats (like bacon, hotdogs, & ham). The salty foods cause the large dogs to drink too much water which brings on the condition. Thanks for the great questions, hope your dog is doing well!
Cheers~
K9
did you say that bacon was only a bad effect to large dogs?
Or all?
wolf lover~ Depending on the size of your dog, half of an apple core may not be really bad(a small dog will be more sickened than a big dog). Contact your vet if you notice your dog acting out of the ordinary.
Best of luck~
K9
I fed my dog half an apple core, what do I do now!!! Please reaspond!!!!!!! D=
what if i don't have dogs ,what about cats what killing them?
Great hub! I've known about some of these things, but bacon was a new one for me! Thanks for putting this hub together! :)
Thanks for a very informative Hub. I will definately be more aware of what I give my fur child.
Blessings,
Lisa~ Rustic Living
Hubbero88~ That would be a really good way to keep your dog healthy, but we all need a treat every so often! ;)
Cheers~
K9
John~ Milk can absolutely cause gastrointestinal problems in dogs and in sensitive breeds even death from pancreatic illness. Lactic acid is not something canines can digest properly. As with ALL things, the best method is to keep things in moderation!
Cheers~
k9
i didn't know milk can kill the dog :S
Good Hub. Here's a good rule, just feed your dog, dog food only!
Melissa McClain~ I love the greenies pill pockets also! My dog thinks they are a snack. As for baby carrots, they are a perfect snack! Great for teeth, eyes, gums, blood and dogs love them! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You have a very lucky dog!
Cheers~
K9
Most of these I knew about but now I know cheese is bad too! Btw, I've tried the Greenies pill pockets and they work wonderfully with my dog. He doesn't even chew it, he just swallows it whole, pill and all. A treat my dog does love - baby carrots. Hopefully those are alright.
Wow! I did not know that so many common, ordinary foods could be toxic to dogs.
Voted Up and Interesting
K9
What an eye opener! Many of the foods mentioned above are regularly fed to dogs in homes around the world. I hope this hub reaches out to all fellow dog lovers and pet owners. Thanks for sharing.
Princesswithapen
cclitgirl~ Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I just love Labs, and in my opinion they can hardly do any wrong! You are among the rare few people who understand that some people foods are as bad for dogs as they are for humans. I am thrilled that you take such a pro-active approach to your k9s diet! It sounds like you have one very lucky dog! Keep up the good work.
Cheers~
K9
I am so paranoid about bones (well, all human food for that matter) that I don't give him any. I also feel that when you don't give a dog human food, he/she won't learn to beg for it. Of course, my dog is a crazy Lab and I'm sure he forages and gets food that I don't know about. At least we only store canned food that could possibly be within his reach. Everything else is in a pantry that he can't reach. He's like a two-year old...a perpetual one at that. :)
herehere~Wow. Thanks for the comments. After reading your remarks here, I would like to make it clear: for me I would NEVER give a dog chicken bone no matter how it is prepared or butchered. I strongly ask that all other dog owners follow the "no chicken bones" practice as well. Please feel free to inquire with your local Veterinarian about why giving dogs chicken bones is very dangerous!
Keep loving those furry friends!
Cheers~
K9
Hi K9, I enjoyed reading your article. My dog eats all of the above except the yeast dough and the caffeine. I have brougt her up on chicken, the leg bones, I just cut them in half with a scissors. I've have her almost 6 years now and she's a Maori dog, wants to eat everything. Thanks for sharing.
Good information. I had never heard of bacon being bad for dogs, so now I know. I bought our chowpei some "bacon" treats (highly advertised) and when my husband read the ingredients on the bag, he tossed them out. Too much salt, he said. So I guess we need to watch commercial treats, too. Thanks for a good article.
Knew about most but had no idea about bacon... I have been told tomatoes can be pretty lethal too.
These hub should reach to all dog lovers. I now understand the mistakes I have made with my best friend.
OMGirdle~ I know! My dog hates that bacon is on the list! Thanks for sharing your comments.
Cheers~
K9
Thank you for this information. I never knew about bacon.
cclitgirl~ I respect your feelings on the garlic issue, and you are right, many opinions around giving dogs garlic does exist. I am allowing your link here, because I always teach that having all of the information makes for a better understanding of any topic; and this holds true for the safety and well being of our furry friends as well, and your source does seem credible.
I appreciate that you have such passion for our critter friends. For me however, I will refrain from offering garlic to my K9 and will continue to suggest that other dog owners do the same.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here and for offering another look at the subject of foods that may or may not harm our dogs.
I offer you my respect.
Cheers~
K9
Great article, but I would kindly and strongly disagree about garlic. It is often confused with similar things (like onions) that are in fact, not good for dogs. Consider this link: http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.ht
I have been feeding my dog garlic for years and he has no flea or tick problems. People from all over the world have contributed to this site (Earth Clinic - Home Remedies). The only side effect? Bad breath. But, we live in the woods where there are zillions of critters and the garlic has been a lifesaver. I feed my dog lots of organic food, and actually followed your list and didn't even know it before reading it. :) But, the internet, unfortunately, has perpetuated that garlic is, in fact, poisonous to dogs. You CANNOT feed it to cats, but for dogs it's actually beneficial. My dog eats it by the clove! :) In any case, maybe your sources say differently, and I respect that. But, I will give it to my dog confidently. We'll have bad breath together. Hehehe
Really useful information. Wish I had read it years ago. Thank you!
Great information, a few different foods I didn't know dogs should have.
Thank you for sharing your comments here! The K9 world is a safer, and healthier place because of each of you!
Cheers~
K9
I remember reading this article earlier in my life, and when my dog got into some grapes, I was lucky enough to have remembered this and we got him immediate treatment. It probably saved his life
I really enjoyed this Hub. Very informative. I give my Miniature Schnauzer a small amount of cheese each night for a treat. I also put pills when she has to have them in cheese. Now, after reading this, I wonder if I'm doing the right thing?
Such a detailed and informative hub. So many dog owners don't even know that giving chocolate to a dog is a no-no, let alone the other foods in your list. Thanks for much for spreading the word.
I just recently found out after years of giving grapes to my ywo toy dogs that it is tocic. Great HUB !
ericgoode~ Thanks for the question, it's a good one. Some of the conditions can happen pretty quickly if enough of the item is eaten by your dog. You are on the right path when asking about some dogs being more sensitive than others to some of these foods. But take notice: Each human food on this list can and has killed dogs. The amount varies in how much is too much for a k9. Pancreatic issues are one of the most painfully slow causes of death a creature can endure, and these foods are right at the top of the causation list. As for rawhide treats, in moderation if you must, and ALWAYS supervised.
Thanks for the great question Eric, and for sharing your thoughts on bad foods for good dogs!
Cheers~
K9
Good information. I am curious though, are the adverse effects of these type of things seen more over a longer period of time? I have to admit that I have fed all of this to my dogs with the exception of chocolate and never had these type of issues. I think it is more like humans...some humans may have adverse effects to certain things while others will not..I guess it just depends on the animal. What about rawhide bones?
Wow, this list is longer that I thought. I knew about chocolate but not the others! Thanks for sharing this.
I guess we'd better stop sharing bacon with our dogs. Too bad, it was such a treat to them.
Thanks for leaving your thoughts here. I am so glad you are all finding useful information for keeping your dogs safe from bad human food treats! I applaud each of you wonderfully caring dog lovers!
Cheers~
K9
Bacon, cheese, and grapes, my dog will have to live without. Never new about those items. Grapes I always thought were very high in water content, pretty safe, guess not. Bacon and Cheese are marketed in dog treats so figured it was safe for my dog. We keep our dog very fit and only feed once per day, give her two treats per day. Thanks for the information and will advise my wife about this.
Wow! I had no idea! I knew chocolate wasn't good for dogs but I didn't know it was killer, just assumed it was unhealthy. My dog goes crazy over chocolate, poor guy, he will be so disappointed.
I did not know about cheese..thank you for educating me.
great body of useful knowledge
hhunterr~ While popcorn wouldn't be my first choice as a dog treat, corn is a very usual ingredient in dog foods. In my opinion, the problem with popcorn for dogs is similar to the problem the rest of us have, the hulls get caught in the back of the throat and teeth. Unlike humans, a dog has less agility in the using of his tongue as a tool. So, the hulls of popcorn can present trouble for them. So, if you must give your dog popcorn, break off the puffy parts and only give him these; and in strict moderation! (No seasonings like garlic, salt, or onion powder on the popcorn given to Fido of course!) Great question! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Cheers~
K9
Someone told me popcorn was bad 'cause it couldn't be digested. Any truth to this?
i have a dog and it's nice to know that the things i don't let her eat and i'm wise to know i have been good at it. thanks for the advice to keep it up.
I Just want to say "thank you" to each dog lover out there who took the time to read and comment for the sake of our K9 friends! ***Remember*** during the Holiday's when all of that feasting is going on, Fido will have several new humans who want to make friends by offering up a yummy human food treat. ~!!!!KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR FUZZY FRIENDS SNACK INTAKE. YOUR HUMAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE DEADLY LIST DON'T WANT TO MAKE YOUR PET SICK (OR WORSE) OVER THE HOLIDAYS, EVEN BY ACCIDENT!!!!~
Health and Happiness to all this Holiday Season!
HubHugs~
K9
One more I learned about was grapes -- hard on the liver. Unfortunately grapes were one of our border collie's favorite treats. She even loved leaping in the air to catch them. Should have stuck with popcorn(but not microwaved popcorn.
This hub is extremely informative. Some the food items that you've listed in your article; I had no idea!!!! I've heard about the chocolate....but the other items will definitely make me think twice when feeding dogs. Thanks for putting this information out there, it will surely help a lot of dog owners.
wow, surprised by some of these entries
great article, i don't even have a dog, but i appreciate this informative hub!
Good information
I had no idea about most of this stuff. Thanks you for sharing
This is one of the best articles I have read about what not to feed dogs. Very informative and helpful
Wow fascinating read, didn't know half of this! Good article.
Great explanatory hub that serves the dog lover completely
I would have fed these foods to my doggie Duncan had you not told me they were unsafe. I had always thought milk is OK. Thank you, thank you for this life-saving hub!
festersporling1~ I am sticking by the list without question; in large quantity garlic can be deadly to your dog...I do stress "large quantity".
Cheers~
K9
What a great and informative hub. I learned a lot so that is always a great thing.
Will pass on the info to my fellow friends
Garlic is debatable, but onions certainly are not good.
I knew some but not all of these. I will spread the word! I don't give my dog anything but dog food and doggy treats. I want my little toot around with me for as long as possible. Thanks for the info!
Great info to know!
Best hub I've read all day, really well done. I didn't know about Bacon because I don't eat it myself. Thanks.
A very detailed hub, i enjoyed reading this good job.
adrienne2~ Thanks for sharing your thoughts here today! Sounds like you have one lucky dog. As for those Bacon strips...they are made of something completely different than the porky delight we are accustom to, they just have an artificial scent added to the mix that represents bacon. Thanks for playing along!
Cheers~
K9
What a list! Most of the foods I knew about, but BACON that was a total shocker. Your list is indeed an article to educate all who love and want to safely take care of our little four legged friends. I am still blown away by the info on bacon. What about those dog food commercials with the bacon strips?
Au fait~ I am glad you found the article acceptable! thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Cheers~
K9
Very good information for dog owners. Voted you up and useful.
Thank you for the clear list. I learned a lot from this posting. I always thought the only harmful foods were chicken bones and chocolate. This was helpful to learn there are more.
No bacon!?! Haha, I'm glad I read this! Thanks so much for the useful info.
mistyhorizon2003~ Moderation is vital when using cheese as pill pockets, I personally would rather keep it to the smallest portion possible. I like some of your ideas for getting critters to take pills in the hub you reference, so I added your link here.
http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Ge
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today.
Cheers~
K9
homesteadbound~ Trichinosis is relatively uncommon with modern meat handling, although cooking any meat to its safe temperature is very important for dogs as well as people. I know of one case of trichinosis personally, and it was contracted (assumingly) through the consumption of infected WILD pork. Hunters must be very careful when bringing down wild game, and boar is of a particularly high concern. As a general rule, it is very unlikely to get the disease from store bought meat. But, keep in mind that careful food prep and handling should always be priority in the home whether dealing with wild game or production meats. As for the dog "bleeding out" I would think this was from something else. Trichinosis (to my understanding) is a creature that is going to attack brain tissue; but I suppose anything is possible. Sad in either case. Thank you for commenting here today.
Cheers~
K9
doodlebugs~ You are so right! Human foods aren't even good for humans in some instances, so why subject your dog to such things! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here.
Cheers~
K9
Poor dogs, they miss out on so many delicious foods. Oh well, best to keep them safe, even if they don't understand why they are denied certain foods.
Great Hub and full of good info. Cheese for the odd pill is not a problem I would say (and I have worked for a vet), it is one of those 'everything in moderation' foods. Chocolate is mainly bad if it is plain chocolate, although even milk chocolate is bad if enough is consumed. Grapes and raisins as you said are really bad (lethal in fact) quickly leading to liver and kidney failure.
Pill pockets are great but I found the price really expensive in the vets I worked at. I still like the cheese idea better, although crushing the pill and mixing it in with strong smelling foods like Tuna seems to work just as well, (I did hub on the subject of pills and how to get cats and dogs to take them if you want a look).
O NO i feed my dg bones all th time :(
I was glad to see this one in the feed. I am trying to locate a healthy homemade dogfood recipe for my puppies - grown up but still puppies.I had heard to put garlic in their food to help prevent fleas, I will not now. I had a friend who feed his dog some ham, and it bleed to death on the inside because of trichonosis. Is that common?
Good safety info for dog owners. I also think human food in general can be deadly to dogs since they are starting to suffer from some of the same heart problems, high cholesterol, etc, as people. It could be the table scraps we feed them doing it.
cre8ivOne~ So glad your Lab turned out okay! I would have freaked out, chocolate is just so dangerous for dogs. Thank you for sharing your story and happy ending here! You should check out Habee's hub on foods not to feed your dog; is has some great added information about liver (of all things) and even baby food dangers for dogs. Well worth the read!
Thanks for stopping by today.
Cheers~
K9
Thank you! I have a black lab that one time got into an Easter basket and somehow lived through it. We learned about grapes/raisins last year through an article but I didn't know several of the other items. Thanks for the informative article.
Sally's Trove~ Thank you for making it by. Melbel is a sweetie for sharing her wonderfully happy dog story with us in the forums! And you are a sweetie for suggesting vets hand out the information in their offices. I am thrilled that Little Guy (melbels dads minipin) is on the mend. Nothing like a great dog story to touch our hearts; I know it did mine!
This is the link to melbel's forum page doggy story: http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/84790
HubHugs~
K9
Found this from melbel's recent forum post, and it is an outstanding Hub. I knew about most of these foods being bad for dogs, but not all (cheese and bacon).
When you have a food-centered dog, as I did with my Goldie, it's really tough to not give in and share a human food goodie. All you have to remember is that your habits with the dog must be good for the physical and behavioral well-being of the dog, first. And that means education for you.
This is a super Hub...All vets should make the info in it available to their clients, right there in the office, in the form of a handout. I would guess some vets do, but I've never seen this vital info available in a vet's office.
Up, useful, and Liked on fb.
Waynet~ You make me laugh so much! Your sacrifice for the sake of your dogs health will not go unnoticed, I am sure your dog-karma will be increased ten-fold. I sure appreciate you swinging by for a doggy good time today! I bid you and your fuzzy k9 friend the best of everything!
HubHugs~
K9
Highly useful hub...I too have been guilty of feeding our dog some people food....shame on me! at least now I know I'll have to not leave any scraps on my plate whatsoever and eat everything that could be left!! My stomachs gonna suffer, at least our dogs won't Cheers now!
Yorkshirefan~ If your dog will eat lettuce, go for it! Just make sure (if you take it off of a burger) that onion or other "bad for dogs food" isn't also being offered as it sticks to the lettuce.
Cheers~
K9
Thanks really good, usefull to is lettuce ok to feed your dog as well
very informative hub my sis has four dogs and I will be showing this to her thanks well put togeather!!!
cjcarter~ I have actually put pills in a small chunk of cheese to bribe my dog to take a needed medication. I think one can out weigh the other in terms of what is best for the dog. But, you can get "pill pockets" that are a tempting treat that your dog will love, and they are good for you k9 friend. You tuck a pill inside and ffer up the item as an enjoyable snack. I get mine from my veterinarian, or order them online, whichever is cheaper at the time. Thank you for stopping by today, I am sure your dog would wag his tail in appreciation!
Cheers~
K9
Good information! I always hide my dogs pills in cheese! Gasp! No more cheese for Nickiee nope nope. Thanks for the tips!
Peg~ How funny is 91 years old "auntie" that she shares her wake-up call with your dog. Sometimes the older human/dog relationship can outweigh any research, warning, or advisory...it is amazing how a happy heart can defy anything! My hope is that "auntie" and your pup have many, many years to share that morning coffee! Thanks for bringing this delightful story to us today, it makes me grin from ear to ear!
HubHugs~
K9
Great article and full of useful info. I admit to giving the pups milk (just a splash) because they beg so pitifully for it :( Lots of stuff that is bad for them is also bad for us like bacon and yet we love it. Auntie gives Fritz a bit of her morning coffee everyday too. She's 91, he's 13. I've told her but she has her way.
Levellandmike~ You are not alone in the bacon arena! I am actually surprised at how many dog owners are unaware of the problems bacon can potentially cause their pet. Thanks for sharing your Carson knowledge; a funny guy who made late night TV prominent. None are as good as Johnny was! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your thoughts on bad people food for dogs today!
Cheers~
K9
Wow. To quote Johnny Carson: "I did not know that," about bacon.
Interesting piece.
Leonor Solar~ My dogs were not thrilled with giving up the bacon treats either, so I totally understand your dilemma. I switched to treats that were suggested by my vet that are the right nutritional mix for my breed and dog age. I suggest you do the same. Some soy based dog snacks can be substituted and your dog will love them, they can however be high in sodium. I think it is a loving gesture that you care this much for k9 friend, you are one of the good ones!
I wish you and your canine the best of a healthy life together.
Cheers~
K9
I appreciate the info provided but yet so disappointed that I have-to throw out all the treats that I bought for my dog. He loves the Bacon Bits and I would always use it for training purpose. I tried the healthy treats but my dog hates them. What treat can I give him that will taste like bacon?
kripkrip420~ I am so glad you found this list of bad dog treats to avoid. Also, very glad you haven't given any to your little K9 friend! You are too kind in your remarks, I am truly humbled by them. Thank you for sharing your comments here today, they are appreciated very much.
Cheers~
K9
WOW. Very extensive list. This is a lot more than I expected. I honestly only knew of bones and chocolate. The rest were a complete mystery. Luckily, I haven't fed my dog any of those. You may have saved his life!
Thanks for the info. I never knew about the milk and cheese.
I'm so lucky to read your hub, yes I am aware of my little friends diet. He's very important to me and I don't want those food to get harm my little friend.
funmontrealgirl~ Thank you for your comments. Always check with your vet before changing anything he/she has suggested or prescribed for your pet. Only your vet knows your dogs individual needs. Garlic would need to be given in a higher amount than say onions, where ANY amount is bad, really bad. Sounds like you love your pet very much! Thank you for stopping by today!
Cheers~
K9
I knew chocolate and onions. I have read a lot about the garlic one as its kind of both recommended and warned against. Garlic is a natural immunity booster at healthy item which I used to sprinkle on my dogs food as recommended by a vet. But I stopped just "in case". Thanks for the useful hub. Voted up.
larry71~ You rock! Great advice and really good points on considering the sitters having table-scrap fed pets feeling guilty about depriving your visiting pet. Thanks for playing along!
Cheers~
K9
K9lover, I do agree with K9keystrokes. If trust is an issue perhaps find another sitter.
I'd ask myself first off, have these people been known to lie to you about other things, and also do they have pets of their own. the first part to this is easy. If in fact they have been dishonest in the past then the chance they are not telling the truth about feeding habits you desire could be an issue. On the chance they have pets of their own and don't mind feeding them human food could make them feel guilty for not giving your loved one a treat when it sees the other getting one. Also anytime I leave my dogs which is very rare with anyone I always supply ALL of the food they eat, and make very clear it is the only food they should eat. Along with how much and at what times. Now I do take into account my schedule isn't going to match theirs and deviations from time are acceptable but the food itself is a must. Also I never leave them with people who feed their own animals things I wouldn't approve of any way. this would only leave for chance they would do so for mine and anyone else's pets.
Good job watching out though.
k9lover22~ Thanks for the question:
Q:"...i don't wanna leave her with them anymore but i don't want to break there hearts. what should i do? how can i tell that they really are feeding her human food?"
A: Unless your dog gets sick it may be impossible to tell if they are in fact feeding her human food when they tell you they are not. For me, if I can't trust the people I leave my dog with to tell me the truth, i shouldn't leave my dog with these people. However, it sounds as if you don't want to disrupt an already good relationship so you may need to employ a new tactic for your k9 friends best interest. Simply let your dog-sitters know that you have your dog on a strict diet for the sake of her health that MUST NOT be deviated from. Leave a list of feeding instructions, along with a bunch of "healthy dog-diet approved snacks" for them to draw from. They may still slip a table scrap to Fido here and there, but at least the healthy snacks provide them with an alternate choice.
-OR- you could always just leave your dog with a quality boarding hotel or Vet office (several vet offices offer boarding)and tell your dog-sitters you have concerns for her health and needed her to be where she could be monitored by pet health professionals right now. If you think about it, this IS the truth.
Remember whether you are present or not, your pet is still your responsibility. It sounds like you have a true desire to keep your fuzzy friend safe and healthy so I have faith that you will do what it takes to manage the situation! Your dog is lucky to have a friend like you who cares enough to do the right thing.
I wish you and your dog a long healthy life together!
Cheers~
K9
Larry71~ Thrilled that you found the article helpful. I think that your carrot snacks are the perfect idea for your Bostons! They help clean the dogs teeth, are a nutritional food, and harbor no tragic outcome for your k9 friends. Brilliant!! I use carrots as treats for my dog (and even sneak in a sweet potato or two here and there). Thank you for stopping by today!
Cheers~
K9
This is a great reference for bad foods for Dogs. Most people just aren't aware of how dangerous people food can be for pets - Thanks for sharing!
A friends parents have been watching our dog over the weekend and im scared that they are feeding her human food , even though they love her unconditionally and say they would never feed her human food, when we went to pick her up she looked as if she gained weight. i dont wanna leave her with them anymore but i dont want to break there hearts. what should i do? how can i tell that they really are feeding her human food?
I enjoyed your hub and admit I found some information I hadn't heard of. For instance, I had never heard about the bacon or yeast.
The raw / uncooked yeast does make good since though. But the bacon a total surprise.
I have Boston Terriers and they like to snack on pickles and carrots. Now they don't get them often, perhaps a couple times a month and when they get the pickles it's only one small sweet pickle each. But the carrots they get uaually 3 each. They just love them.
You did a very good job with the hub. Thanks for the information.
Larry71
good article! i always feed my dog with milk, now i should stop it. thank for advice
no choclat for cookie
naturalsolutions~I am happy to hear that you will be revising your dogs diet. That just goes to show how much you care for your little friend! Thanks for leaving your comments and best wishe for a long healthy life with your canine!
Cheers~
K9
I'll be aware of what my dogs eat from now on. Thank you for this very informative hub.
TattooKitty~ Thank you for your comments. I agree with you 100%, I would rather live a long happy life with my dog rather than encourage instant gratification! I wish you and your pets the best!
Cheers~
K9
Thanks for the info! Great hub! My dog will be bummed about the "no cheese, no bacon" rule...BUT I'd rather he have longevity instead of a quick treat. I voted up!
Miss Paula~ Good for you and your dog! This is really the only way to assure your dog won't fall victim to a nasty treat not meant for his consumption. I applaud your restraint and concern for your fuzzy friend. I am sure you will share a happy healthy human and dog relationship!
Cheers to You!
K9
midnightbliss~ I see what you mean, I mean really who would think a big meaty and gnarly beef bone could be a bad thing for their dog? Our dogs surely aren't going to tell us this! I know it sounds odd, but natural bones are NOT a god idea for dog treats. Check out this little story left by 'sharewhatuknow' in the comments sections here:
"An elderly gentleman that I do housekeeping for was telling me one day that one of the veterinarians he used way back when, kept bones in jars all over his office. The bone/bones in each jar represented each dog who had died or required emergency surgery ingesting this particular bone.
He also told me that his vet informed him not to even give large bones to dogs, such as those big beef and ham bones, because as a dog gnaws on them, they can still gnaw off and ingest fragments of that bone."
A perfect case where we can garner information from what our vets tell us about dog health!
Thank you for your comments here, they are always appreciated.
Cheers~
K9
Very good hub, everyone should read this, My dog gets only dog treats and dog food we don't feed her people food. i vote you up very useful
i am a bit surprised with the bones, we always give our dogs bones, those big bones from pork and beef, but we refrain from giving them chicken bones that they can easily break into smaller sharp pieces and other small bones that they can swallow.
femmeflashpoint~ Thank you so much for sharing this information with your facebook community, the more people know, the better the health and well being of the K9 population will be. Thanks again!
Cheers~
K9
sharewhatuknow~ What great comments and intersting lesson you offer. I would like that vet very much! Thanks for sharing your story!
Cheers~
K9
Now I feel bad and guilty. In the past with dogs that I had owned, (who are now gone but not because they died from their diet), I did give them milk and bacon.
Very informative article and this came at a great time because I have been thinking about getting another doggie.
An elderly gentleman that I do housekeeping for was telling me one day that one of the veterinarians he used way back when, kept bones in jars all over his office. The bone/bones in each jar represented each dog who had died or required emergency surgery ingesting this particular bone.
He also told me that his vet informed him not to even give large bones to dogs, such as those big beef and ham bones, because as a dog knaws on them, they can still knaw off and ingest fragments of that bone.
Excellent information and very well presented! Thank you!
I'm sharing to facebook! Great hub!
Great information, K9keystrokes. You can be sure that your dog is safe if you make your own dog foo. This site might help you.
ladybluewriter~ I know of this brand of dog food, it is a Walmart product. I personally would NOT feed it to my dogs. It is a very inexpensive dog food, and you do get what you pay for here. For me, whether it has cheese in it or not, I wouldn't feed it to my dogs...ever. Kirkland (Costco) has an expensive yet high nutrient food for dogs that is a much better brand. If economy is your goal (and who doesn't want to save a few bucks these days) I would much prefer feeding the Kirkland brand to my K9, than the Old Roy. The first ingredient on the bag tells you the whole story; real meat is the first, second, and third ingredient on the Kirkland brand...I'm betting a by-product of some sort is the first on Old Roy. The protein % is important as well, always buy the highest protein % you can afford. I hope this helps you in your quest for dog foods that will be a good addition to you and your dogs' life.
Cheers~
K9
I have to ask this question because in the grocery store there is a dog food called Old Roy that has cheese and beef bits. So this is a bad thing to let them have it.
Lady_Tenaz~ You make a good point about tomatoes, they are not on the list but remain a bad food for dogs, I wanted to limit the list to 10, so I am glad you added them in your comments! You know, the cheese is the one item that people have the most difficult time with when it comes to bad food for good dogs. My advice is to always check with your vet on these things. Your vet is the one who knows your pet and its unique dietary requirements the best. Just like in people, not all things hold true for the entire population. And remember that moderation is always key! A cheese bribe to get your dog to take a needed medication may out weigh the fat dangers of cheese to your vet. Your vet has information and test results that no one else does; always follow your vet's advice or should you have doubts, get a second opinion.
I appreciate that you have questions when it comes to your dog's health, it shows just how much you love your furry friend! And that makes him one lucky dog!
I bid you and your pets the best of health.
Cheers~
K9
Jennie~ Lol! Yea, wiping up the coffee before the dogs have a go at it is a good idea. Although, it is much easier to just let them do the work! And you are right, people feed their dogs amazingly odd things!
Thank you for the comments and I wish you and your pets a long happy and hairy life!
Cheers~
k9
I am just wondering where you heard that cheese was bad for a dog? Our vet has told us its ok to give to them. I have always had dogs and always gave them cheese as a reward snack and all my dogs lived long healthy lives. Other than that the list is a good one, but you left out tomatoes. those are deadly. good hub!
I would have never though about caffeine. Guess I will need to wipe up that spilled coffee quicker than usual! So many people feed their dogs such weird things its hard to keep track of whats good and whats not.
Wesman Todd~ I am very glad that your dogs were able to stay well while eating the people foods you list. For me however, I choose to refrain from adding the listed foods to my dogs diet. I wouldn't recommend any person follow your k9 diet history, as their results could be quite different. But, again, I am very pleased your pooches did well on the food you provided for them.
Thanks for your input!
Cheers~
K9
Well, the dogs that I've owned have always loved the bones, meat scraps, bread scraps, and milk that they've been given - and they've never been sick from any of those, or wanted anything but more of them.
At one point I'm willing to bet that the two chows that we had at one time MOSTLY ate our table scraps, and they couldn't have been happier about it. So far as the rest of the list is concerned - I can't say that I recall ever giving a dog any of the others. :-\
ExoticHippieQueen~Glad you found the hub worth while! I appreciate your comments and I wish you and your pets the best of health!
Cheers~
K9
Thank you for this ireful and important hub!
Lambservant~ Most of the raw yeast dough causes the problem, after it has been cooked it slows down some of the expanding problems for gastro issues. Monderation is key. No dog should have more than 5% of its diet be other than dog food items.
I stand by my statement of NO Real Bones for dogs! Today there are far to many healthy and safe choices that clean your dogs teeth without the dangers of bone shards. And in no way, shape, or form should you give your dog a chicken bone...EVER! These tend to turn into mini razor-like spears that can poke, cut, rip and jam into your dogs mouth, throat, and intestines. Please ask your Vet what he/she feels about giving chicken bones to dogs, this may give you a little peace of mind on the subject. But until you do, don't give your k9 another bone.
As for grains, keep in mind that our dog is NOT a true carnivore, he is in fact an omnivore, this means he needs all kinds of foods not just meat protein. My advice here is to visit your vet, they will have helpful pamphlets and hands-on help for you. Or go to "DR.Griz" here on HubPages. He is a Vet and I am certain has the information regarding k9 nutrition you may need to know for your new pet. Send him an email with a question or two, you won't be disappointed!
I hope you and your new canine companion have a wonderful life together, it sounds like he/she has found a super good human to watch out for his health and well being! You are on the right path, the first step; asking the questions!
Thank you for your comments and I hope you found some answers here.
Cheers~
K9
Very interesting. I have just spent the last 45 minutes hub hopping on dog food, particularly the Barf and homemade recipes. I have heard the whole gamut on what is good and what is bad. who do I believe? Most of the stuff you mentioned I knew. But about the yeast, are you only talking about raw yeast, or does that include baked yeast like in a biscuit? I have read several things over the years about bones. Just now I saw several hubs that said bones are the best thing for your dog's teeth and diet. Even chicken bones. They all said no pork bones. What is the best thing for dogs to knaw on to clean their teeth? Oy vay, I'm frustrated. I am a new dog owner and want her to be healthy. What do you think about grains?
Dy~ Wow! Adobo chicken for the dogs? You are one dedicated human pal! If fresh food is your goal, check out some of the "Made for dog" stove top meals on the market. Just be sure to check the labeled ingredients for a sound neutritional value. I apprecite your comments.
Cheers~
K9
Nspeel~ I know, I was a little shocked by the cheese myself. I think moderation is the key here, and they do make cheesy type snacks for dogs that don't actually have cheese in them. I bid you and your pets a healthy life! Thanks for the comments.
Cheers~
K9
Oh Lord! Been cooking this chicken meal for my dogs called adobo. It's their favorite and it had to be sauteed in garlic and onion. Didnt know this is bad. Oh my!
Nothing but a 100% well written article right here. Amazing i learned a lot of useful information hear i would have never known cheese is bed for my dog good thing he does not eat human food though.
Thanks for the info! I learned a lot and will pass it on.
I never knew that bacon was bad for dogs I'm grateful for the heads up. When I was younger our family learned the hard way that bones were bad for dogs. Our poor little puppy had to get surgery and luckily she survived but it was very scary.
I never knew about bacon being bad for dogs. Thanks for the info!
Recipe Gal~ Thank you for reading this little hub about food safety for our dog friends. Many of the snacks we hand over to our dogs can actually make them pretty sick. Glad you found a couple treats you can stop giving your k9 from now on. You will both be better for it!
Cheers~
K9
I knew about a few of these things, but I never would have thought about cheese or bacon! Thanks for the tips!
Great hub.Excellent info for dog owners.
Thanks for posting it.
vickiturner~ Thank you so much for stopping by for a read today! So glad you found something to take away with you. Your dog will be much happier for the lack of milk in her diet.
Cheers~
K9
Great article. I've been feeding my dog milk - every time I had a cup-of-tea she'd be waiting for some, and I'd give her a drop. Not any more after reading this.
She's rather disappointed by this new "no milk" rule, but she's looking healthier on it already!
Good info. Make sure the others in your household understand this, too. And I mean, really understand it. I had a roommate a few years back who was always sneaking extra food and other bad stuff to my dogs when I wasn't around. I finally got the point across, but not until the vet got involved.
I knew about all of these except the onions and garlic. Never heard about those being bad- not that it matters, my Huskies won't touch onions or garlic anyway. Good to know, though!
Tales From Tai~I absolutely get your confusion. My advice is to always check with your vet on these things. Your vet is the one who knows your pet and its unique dietary requirements the best. Just like in people, not all things hold true for the entire population. And remember that moderation is always key! A cheese bribe to get your dog to take a needed medication may out weigh the fat dangers of cheese in your vets eyes. Your vet has information and test results that no one else does; always follow your vet's advice or should you have doubts, get a second opinion. Thank you very much for commenting today, I really appreciate it!
Very informative. Strange thing is that you would think the Vet I take my dog to would know this. She has me put my dogs meds in cheese when I administer her meds. But, I'm sure I can figure out an easier way to give it to her. Thanks much for the hub.
Great hub I will never give my gumdrop bacon again.
Peter & Poker~ I totally understand your take on not being able to protect dogs from everything. That being said, I absolutely disagree with giving dogs ANY real bones. You are right about sticks and hard objects presenting similar dangers, however bones are among the more regular perpetrators of choking, splintering injuries, and blockages. Chicken bones are certainly the worst, but each has its own dangers. I stand by my recommendation to NEVER give real bones of any kind to any dog.
Thank you for stopping by to comment, I wish you and your dogs the very best.
K9
My oldest dog just reached 11 years.. I give him bones weekly, it is the best reward for a real dog, and i am also very sure that no harm can come from it :)
Very nice article by the way.
nice hub! The bones one isn't entirely true though.
Large beef bones don't really pose much of a threat, it's bones from poultry which are prone to breaking in sharp shards and can really mess up their intestines.
Dogs do end up hospitalized because of bones but the same things can happen with sticks, or any other hard item. You can't protect them from every possible issue so I say let them have some simple pleasures like bones
I knew about grapes and chocolate but never realised cheese was bad. Caesar the Dog Whisperer uses cheese on his TV shows. I think small amounts is the key.
Useful hub, thanks!
Thanks for the tips!
Loved your hub I was shocked to hear cheese on that list my dog will be heartbroken if you say the word cheese around Zowie she knows what it is. Thanks for the tips I will take your advice!
Such a relief that you are helping get this information out there. Knowledge is sooo important. Easy and informative read...Thanks
My dog will be so sad to kiss bacon goodbye!
I love her too much to keep giving it to her, though. Thanks for the tips.
very informative hub,thank you K9keystrokes for sharing.
This is interesting. Unfortunately some dog rolls have garlic in them. I knew chocolate was a problem for dogs and people have mentioned raisins to me. I have found this very interesting. My dog being labrador is a fiend for wanting to eat anything and everything.
I will make of note of theses.
MyMastiffPuppies~ You are absolutely correct regarding the age and breed of a dog requiring its own food/nutritional considerations. I adore Mastiffs! Big snuggley teddy bears, with one eye always on the family safety. Thank you for commenting and for the warm praise!
K9
Excellent info for all dog owners. We have two English Mastiffs and they love veggies! It is also very important to get the right protein/fat ratio in their dog food for them to remain healthy. It can vary from breed to breed and also age plays a factor. Thanks for sharing some very helpful tips, voted up, useful, funny and awesome...
GrantG~So happy you found this information about bad treats for dogs helpful. I appreciate your comments.
I am glad to found this very helpful hub, Thanks for more information and I've learned more. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks everyone for such great comments! It warms my heart to know that the information about people food that can make your dog ill is helping to change some K9 diets for the better. I really appreciate the input and support!
K9
Great information. I knew about most of these but not all of them! Thanks!
Excellent hub and good reminders. We want to make sure our dogs are safe.
Lol I'll be honest, I'm a dog blogger and I actually didn't know a few of the facts you wrote in this hub! Well, I'll definitely have to remember some of this stuff!
~ Miss Lil' Atlanta
I don't have a dog but this hub is extremely useful for those that do. I knew about chocolate and cheese but I never really gave it much thought :)
What a wonderful,insightful and well researched article..
I am a dog trainer/groomer...I also raise standard poodles..I have the most difficult time getting people to undertand milk issues w/ dogs!!
they make Dog food for a reason..
awesome hub
jorja
This is great! Very important and little known info, for even seasoned dog owners. Thanks!
Thanks for theses tips. I never knew not to give my dog bacon once in a while. I will never give it to her again.
Purple Perl~ Thank you for taking the time to comment here today. Wow, glad you stopped giving your dog chocolate cake; although somethings are truly worth the risk. Not so sure I stop eating chocolate cake even f I found it would make me sick. SO pleased you stopped by!
K9
Thank you for this hub. Many need to grow aware of this list. We used to feed our dog everything including chocolate cake made at home,until we read about it online.
fayx24~Bacon was a big surprise for me as well. I guess sticking with healthy made for dogs snacks is the best bet. My dog sure doesn't think this is the best idea though!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
K9
WOW, K9, fantastic Hub. I have received 'doggy recipes' from all kinds of media, which have bacon and cheese in them, so I thought they were safe. I guess not. :(
Jaye~ You are so right! It is our responsibility to protect those creatures who are lesser or weaker than ourselves (including human creatures). I hope your friends will heed this information! You are a special person to be willing to share this hub with your friends; their K9 friends will be the better for it thanks to you! I appreciate your comments very much! K9 Hub Hugs!
K9
Thanks for a terrific hub with valuable info for anyone who doesn't know these foods are toxic to dogs. I drive my friends crazy warning them about these "bad treats" for dogs, and some insist that they give their dogs chocolate and other no-nos with no harm. I'm going to send the link to your hub to them. Maybe they will believe you. Dogs are too precious not to protect them. JAYE
Sinea Pies~ I absolutely get your confusion. My advice is to always check with your vet on these things. Your vet is the one who knows your pet and its unique dietary requirements the best. Just like in people, not all things hold true for the entire population. And remember that moderation is always key! A cheese bribe to get your dog to take a needed medicine, may outweigh the fat dangers of cheese to your vet. Your vet has information and test results that no one else does; always follow your vet's advice or should you have doubts, get a second opinion.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to the table, looking at all angles is always the best option. I appreciate your comments greatly.
K9
PegCole17~ I know what you mean! Milk is a favorite of my dog as well. Switching up with another healthier treat has helped rid him of his doggy-dairy-withdrawals! Thank you for coming by and commenting, it is really appreciated!
K9
Very good hub but I am confused. My dog's vet told us to put her pills in a piece of cheese. Also, he has encouraged cottage cheese as a supplement for her diet as she needs to lose weight. I will have to ask him again.
Wow. There are several things on this list that came as a surprise to me. My dogs beg for milk from the minute I take the container from the fridge. And bacon? Oh, how they love it.
phillip goodson~ I learned a few very good things when researching this piece myself. I kind of always knew to be cautious regarding bones, but the yeast dough was a surprise for me as well. I make my own homemade bread so I have to use extra caution when working in the kitchen! Thank you for the comments and I am so glad you found something new to add to your skill set! Grateful for your time Phillip.
K9
I never would have thought about bones being bad for dogs! Or pizza for that matter. Thank you, great information.
Lady_E~ Thank you for stopping by! I hope you are doing well. Bart is actually my big brother, and his dogs (like mine) are at the top of our list in life. It's just how we were brought up. Everything dog all of the time! I have to catch-up on your hubs. I have been doing some revising of my hubs because of the new rules. HubPages will be so much better now!
Thank you for your sweet comments Lady_E, I am always flattered when you make it by.
K9
Austinstar~ How funny;
"No onion, garlic or bacon! How's a dog supposed to get by?"
I have found this very statement scribed on a note and taped to the refrigerator door! Thanks for the comments AS, always a pleasure to see you in the neighborhood.
K9
Eiddwen~ Thank you for your kind comments my friend. I do hope people gain new information from the hub. I am sure no one want to accidentally give their good dog a bad treat! Big Hub Hugs!
K9
Steph Harris~My Golden thinks he is being neglected without bacon on the snack tray! I have a friend who gives her dog the bacon grease regularly over his dry kibble; she was horrified to learn the dangers. Possibly your Toby would learn to prefer carrot sticks? They are similar in color to some cheeses...but that darn K9 nose always knows! Thanks for your comments steph, I truly appreciate them!
K9
stephhicks68~ So glad you stopped by today! I had a blast creating these pictures for this hub. It's like playing around for a couple of hours! You sure have the right idea about begging, if you give them table scarps they will start to beg for them! Thanks for the tweet and sharing, it warms my heart. Quite grateful for your comments Steph!
K9
Just Ask Susan~ You make a very good point regarding dogs and garlic. And I have, in the past, also given my dog the yeast/garlic combo for flea control. As I grew up working in our AKC kennel in the 60's, it was not uncommon to give the dogs garlic/yeast for flea control. You are correct, garlic is found in some pet foods, and some pet gurus would differ with my take to not feed garlic to my dogs. It does take a large amount of ingestion to cause really bad results, but for me, even a little discomfort for my dog is too much.
There are a few cases of plants that are considered non-toxic or mildly toxic that can actually cause serious problems in dogs (and cats) such as;
onion
garlic
avocados
heavenly bamboo
shefflera
dracaena
philodendron
pothos
and scindapsus
The top 5 deadliest plants to your dog (can actually kill your dog in quick-time) are;
lilies
azaleas
oleander
sago palm
and castor bean
My point here Susan is that by feeding your dog a dose of garlic that prevents fleas from getting out of hand, would be no worst then if you placed toxic "spot-on" flea meds on him. If you use to much, he will surely become sick, potentially ending in the most unpleasant way. As long as you monitor the amount and stay within the guidelines of safe practices, I am sure your dose of garlic flea control won't harm your dog.
BTW~ I use the spot-on stuff,...possibly your garlic method would be a safer choice for my pet. But, I have a measured amount to work with, and for me, I find more comfort in that.
Thank you so much for your great comments and for raising a truly awesome question! I appreciate your support.
~Always choose love~
K9
Great advice - I don't think all dog owners think of this.
lol @barton
No onion, garlic or bacon! How's a dog supposed to get by? The smell alone makes my dogs drool. But, you're right, I don't give it to them.
Did not know about the grapes. My neighbor gives grapes to her dog. I'll have to let her know about this.
A great hub and warnings on everything that all dog owners should know. Very well laid out and i am sure that many will benefit from reading thisone.
Thank you for sharing and take care
Eiddwen.
K9 After reading your hub yesterday I had to go and research the garlic. There are many articles out there saying that Garlic is toxic and others say Garlic is fine. All of my dogs have always been fed garlic with no ill effects. I use garlic and brewers yeast instead of the chemical flea controls. I have read that garlic is fine as long as you are not feeding them huge amounts. Many commercial dog foods have garlic oil, garlic extract or garlic powder in them.
Brilliant information K9, poor Toby only gets a morsel of cheese which will now stop, and no more bacon either, he will cry. Thanks for the info.
Great job! Love the advice, and you found some perfect photographs. :) I have always followed a 100% no people food for the dog rule. I hate that it encourages dogs to beg, too. This is a hub worth bookmarking and passing along - sending it out into the Twitterverse right now!
Pamela99~ Thanks so much for the comments. Glad you found some items you can use. Very grateful you made it by today.
K9
Thanks for some very good information. I didn't know about a couple those items. Voted/rated up.
Bart~ Thanks for stopping by big brother. I had to revise the cheese thing myself, who knew?
K9
Hey Candy~ I know what you mean! It's hard not to hand out those tasty treats to those pleading puppy-dog eyes. My Golden thinks he's being punished...extra milk bones from now on! Thanks for the comments and for stopping by for a doggone read!
K9
Well, I guess my old springer is destined to live on dog food....not only does he get treats of most of the "bad things" he is good at helping himself to anything we eat.
I will have to watch him more closely. Thanks for the info.
I have to stop the Cheese, Ouzo loves it, bad bad me.
Good info thou.
Good job sis Love and the best to you.
Bart
MyMastiffPuppies 10 days ago
Great tips on dog treats and what not to give them! We have English Mastiffs and although they would eat anything you give them, we keep them on a good healthy diet!