Sometimes our dear sniffing noses smell the most delicious treats, and faster than we can react, the treat has landed in our dog's stomach. However, caution is especially important when eating, as our dogs differ significantly from us humans in terms of their diet and metabolism. Some foods that humans can eat without concern are toxic to dogs. But what are dogs not allowed to eat?
In this article, we'll summarize 9 foods that are toxic to dogs. For each of these prohibited foods, you'll learn about the background, the critical, toxic amount, and typical symptoms of poisoning in dogs.
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The most common symptoms of poisoning in dogs are symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting. Depending on the type of poisoning, other symptoms may also occur. Some foods can be fatal for our four-legged friends if consumed in large quantities. But let's take a closer look at all 9 foods: What are all toxic to dogs?
🧄 Garlic & 🧅 Onions (1)
Explanation
Garlic and onions contain chemicals that are safe for humans but not for dogs. Onions contain N-propyl disulfide, and garlic contains allicin. Both of these alliums reduce the number of red blood cells and lead to hemolytic anemia. This can be critical for the oxygen supply to the organs.
Toxic amount
Onions are toxic at 5-10g/kg, and garlic at 5g/kg. This means that a small onion or a fresh garlic bulb can cause poisoning in a 10kg dog.
Symptoms
Initially, the classic symptoms of poisoning, such as diarrhea and vomiting, usually appear. However, the attack on the blood cells in this type of poisoning primarily leads to anemia, which can be recognized by pale mucous membranes, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
☕️ Caffeine and coffee (2)
Explanation
Just like in humans, caffeine has a stimulating effect, increases blood pressure, and stimulates the central nervous system in dogs. The caffeine found in some teas, coffee beans, coffee, Coca-Cola, energy drinks, and other delicacies such as liqueurs and chocolate is a methylxanthine that is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, with 10% excreted via the kidneys. The remaining 90% is metabolized by the liver. In the liver, however, caffeine is converted, among other things, into theobromine – precisely the substance that dogs have difficulty breaking down, leading to symptoms of poisoning, just like with chocolate.
Toxic amount
Even small amounts can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Intoxication occurs at 110 mg/kg of caffeine, which can occur after just three to four strong cups of coffee in a 10 kg dog. On average, a cup of filter coffee contains 40-100 mg of caffeine, while a double espresso can contain as much as 200 mg.
Symptoms
Caffeine poisoning manifests itself in restlessness and increased activity. Increased heart and respiratory rates, muscle tremors, disorientation, as well as vomiting and diarrhea can also indicate caffeine poisoning.
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