Foods to AVOID Feeding Your Pets (Courtesy of ASPCA) – The Good Dog Store

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  • Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death.

  • Chocolate, Caffeine, Coffee - These foods contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in the cacao seeds used to produce these products. When ingested by pets, methylaxanthines can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, excessive urination, seizures and in some cases, death.
  • Coconut - When ingested in small amounts, coconut and coconut-based products are not likely to cause serious harm to your pet. The flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools or diarrhea.
  • Grapes & Raisins - Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. Until more information is known about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs.
  • Dairy - Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other dairy-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.
  • Nuts - Nuts, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts, contain high amounts of oils and fats. The fats can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and potentially pancreatitis in pets.

For more information and examples, visit: https://www.aspca.org


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