Too many people in Sacramento bring their dogs to outdoor cafes and then feed their dog leftover scraps varying from tomato sauce and pasta to bread, eggs, or pastries. But some people foods are toxic to dogs as are some holiday plants that dogs can munch on as their busy handlers chat at some Sacramento outdoor cafes or food markets that allow dogs to sit at outside tables. Also many people don't realize that foods containing onions, onion powder (like some commercial baby foods), raisins, and grapes are toxic to dogs.
These foods can kill your dog: A more complete list is at the Healthy Pets site, according to the article on the Health Pets site, Toxic Foods and Plants for Dogs. Did you know that feeding your dog raw eggs causes the dog to not be able to absorb biotin, a B vitamin? That leads to biotin deficiency, skin disease, and loss of fur. The enzyme in raw eggs, avidin, is the culprit. Besides, after eating eggs, your dog may gas frequently.
Also see the article from another Examiner, Daffodils: Poisonous for dogs - Sacramento dog care | Examiner.com. For an even more complete list of what's toxic for your dog to eat, check out the website, Animal Poison Control where the ASPCA Animal Poison Control experts provide answers and safety tips.
Never feed your dog the following foods and plants:
To read the specific reasons why each particular food is toxic, see the article, Toxic Foods and Plants for Dogs. It's at the Healthy Pets site and explains in depth the medical reasons why and the effects these foods have on your dog's body.
Chocolate/Caffeine:
Onions/Garlic:
Mushrooms:
Grapes/Raisins:
Macadamia Nuts:
Commercial Baby Food:
Any Cooked Bones:
Cat Food:
Fat:
Raw Eggs:
Raw Fish:
Plants That Poison Dogs: Keep your dog away from holiday plants
Poinsettias:
Easter Lilies:
Toxic Plants that are Fatal or Harmful to Dogs: Here's a searchable database from the ASPCA site: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. Also see the site: Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009. Check out the ASPCA sites: 17 Common Poisonous Plants. Learn to recognize dangerous household plants. Read More. Also see, Animal Poison Control FAQ. For common questions that can save your pet’s life. Read More.
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