FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR DOG!!

It is a battle at our house trying to keep JT from giving Ella and Lily a “treat” that didn’t come from the pet store.  I came across this list in a magazine and thought it was helpful.   I knew about chocolate but none of the rest.  JT has given the girls a grape before – never again!!

CHOCOLATE:  Never give your dog or cat this sweet treat – it stimulates the nervous system and the heart.  Reactions include agitation, irregular heartbeat, tremors, and seizures.

NUTS:  Macadamia nuts can cause muscle and nervous system problems, triggering tremors, vomiting, weakness, and paralysis in dogs.

GRAPES:  Juicy grapes can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats, which may result in lethargy, increased thirst, increased urination, and vomiting.

ONIONS:  Potent onions damage red blood cells in both dogs and cats, leading to anemia and causing weakness, shortness of breath, and vomiting.

AVOCADOS:  This seemingly benign fruit contains persin, which is toxic to dogs in large quantities and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

PEACHES:  Feed your dog a peach and he may eat the pit, which can cause intestinal obstruction and cyanide poisoning.

PLUMS:  Like peaches, plums have pits that contain cyanide and are harmful if swallowed.