Our desire for sweet treats, chewing gum and drinks together with low-fat, diet and sugar-free products (including some peanut butters so always check the label before using this as a treat) are often laced with an artificial sweetener called Xylitol which causes an insulin release in our bodies. Avocado plants contain a substance called Persin which is in its leaves, fruit and seed and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs.

AvocadoĪvocados are another poisonous food for dogs. Although the corn is digested by dogs, the cob can cause a blockage in your dog’s intestine. Corn on the cobĬorn on the cob could potentially be fatal if eaten by your dog. Macadamia nuts contain a toxin that can affect your dog’s muscles and nervous system resulting in weakness, swollen limbs and panting.

Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine (dark chocolate has the highest content of this) which is toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. However enticing chocolate is for humans and dogs alike, chocolate is another poisonous food for dogs. Signs of illness are not always immediate and can occur up to a few days later. The onion family, whether dry, raw or cooked, is particularly toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage.

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