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The following foods and medicines can create problems for your dog:
Contact your veterinarian immediately if
you think
your pet has ingested any of the following foods.
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Chocolate |
Symptoms: Vomiting,
diarrhoea, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle
tremors, seizures and coma.
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It often surprises pet owners to discover that
the drugs in
chocolate is poisonous in sufficient dosages, particulary to dogs. Specifically it is the
drugs Theo bromine and caffeine (of the drug class methylxanthines),
that are toxic to pets. Only a moderate amount needs to be eaten
by a dog, in order to be poisonous (approx. ˝oz. of baking chocolate per pound of body
weight and less in some animals).
It is also believed
that dark or plain chocolate is more toxic than the milk or cooking
chocolate variety.
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Grapes |
Grapes and all grape products are
being considered poisonous to dogs by United States Animal Poison
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Nutmeg |
Symptoms: Hallucinogen. |
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Onions |
Symptoms: Cause anaemia
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Onions should not be fed to dogs in any form. |
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Voltarin
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Symptoms: This drug is used in rheumatoid arthritis. It is a slow release drug that acts over 3/4 days, causing massive internal bleeding in dogs. An anti-toxin and stomach flush must be used immediately by a vet in order to prevent permanent damage to internal organs.
Can be Fatal |
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Walnuts |
Symptoms: |
Note:
The
author assumes no liability for the content. Contact your veterinarian
immediately if you think your pet has ingested any of the following foods. This
does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants. Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or
allergy
to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity
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