What your dogs should not be eating in 2010

Do you ever wonder when your dog walks by the table… hmm maybe I should not have given him that? Or say to yourself,  its ok a little wont hurt him. It’s ok, many people do! Next time you go to dive in to a bar of Chocolate, grapes, gum or even macadamia nuts think twice about sharing with your pooch.

Chocolate, coffee and caffeine contain a substance called methylxanthines. Methylxanthines can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and abnormal heart rhythms. White chocolate is not as bad as dark chocolate but I wouldn’t test it out. So next time you go to share your morning coffee with your dog just pass him his bowl of water!

Gum, baked goods, toothpaste and candy all contain a sweetener that is called xylitol. Xylitol can cause liver failure in your pooch.

Grapes and raisins are known to be good for your health but not your dogs health! Scientist found that fruits can cause canine kidney failure. Make sure you keep your grapes and raisins to yourselves.

Salt in large amounts can cause a dog to have excessive thirst and urination. There is such thing as sodium poisoning.

Milk is something that dogs can’t break down. Dogs lack the enzyme that helps break down lactose. They can get diarrhea from milk and other milk based products.

Alcohol can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Not only should your dog stay away from drinks that contain alcohol but also food that contains alcohol. Next time you go to toasts make sure you leave your dog out of it!

Not that you are planning on giving your loving dog Moldy foods but beware if they get a hold of some. Moldy foods can cause diarrhea in dogs and if larger amounts even seizures.

Macadamia Nuts are found mostly in cookies and candy and can cause plenty of issues if your dog get into either one. Symptoms that your dog may have after indulging in a macadamia cookie range from depression, tremors or hyperthermia. Makes sure you eat all the candy or cookies yourself.