1. Chocolate is forbidden for dogs
Chocolate contains the toxin theobromine. Theobromine affects the dog's nervous system, heart and muscles and promotes water excretion.
2. Grapes and raisins are forbidden for dogs
Grapes and raisins contain an unknown toxin that can cause life-threatening acute kidney failure in dogs. Purchased grapes are just as toxic as unsprayed grapes, and it is not a spray, but a substance in the grape that poisons the dog.
3. Human medications and ibuprofen are prohibited for dogs
Dogs are not people and people are not dogs, therefore owners must never give their dog human medication unless their own veterinarian or the veterinarian on duty has approved this. It is not uncommon for a dog to be poisoned with human medication – one of the most common poisonings is poisoning with painkillers containing ibuprofen.
4. Onions and garlic are forbidden for dogs
Onions (Allium spp.), e.g. common onions, chives and garlic contain the toxins N-Propyl-Disulfide and S-methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide (SMCO) which can cause sudden anemia. Garlic is less toxic than regular onions, but should still be fed with extreme caution.
5. Antifreeze is (obviously) forbidden for dogs
Coolant contains the toxin ethylene glycol, which dogs break down into a number of toxic substances that can cause acute, life-threatening kidney failure. Coolant has a sweet taste and is therefore attractive to dogs.
6. The potato plant and raw potatoes are forbidden for dogs
The potato plant (Solanum tuberosum) is closely related to plants in the nightshade family. Unripe potatoes, raw green potatoes, the green leaves of the potato plant and the potato apples contain the toxins solanine and chaconine. Solanine is corrosive, can cause gastrointestinal irritation, sudden anemia and affects the dog's nervous system.
6 things the dog must not eat
1. Chocolate is forbidden for dogs
Chocolate contains the toxin theobromine. Theobromine affects the dog's nervous system, heart and muscles and promotes water excretion.
2. Grapes and raisins are forbidden for dogs
Grapes and raisins contain an unknown toxin that can cause life-threatening acute kidney failure in dogs. Purchased grapes are just as toxic as unsprayed grapes, and it is not a spray, but a substance in the grape that poisons the dog.
3. Human medications and ibuprofen are prohibited for dogs
Dogs are not people and people are not dogs, therefore owners must never give their dog human medication unless their own veterinarian or the veterinarian on duty has approved this. It is not uncommon for a dog to be poisoned with human medication – one of the most common poisonings is poisoning with painkillers containing ibuprofen.
4. Onions and garlic are forbidden for dogs
Onions (Allium spp.), e.g. common onions, chives and garlic contain the toxins N-Propyl-Disulfide and S-methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide (SMCO) which can cause sudden anemia. Garlic is less toxic than regular onions, but should still be fed with extreme caution.
5. Antifreeze is (obviously) forbidden for dogs
Coolant contains the toxin ethylene glycol, which dogs break down into a number of toxic substances that can cause acute, life-threatening kidney failure. Coolant has a sweet taste and is therefore attractive to dogs.
6. The potato plant and raw potatoes are forbidden for dogs
The potato plant (Solanum tuberosum) is closely related to plants in the nightshade family. Unripe potatoes, raw green potatoes, the green leaves of the potato plant and the potato apples contain the toxins solanine and chaconine. Solanine is corrosive, can cause gastrointestinal irritation, sudden anemia and affects the dog's nervous system.