So, what human foods are poisonous to your canine friend?

It’s easy to give-in when your four-legged friend is begging for that meat treat or edging closer to take a bite of that chocolate bar BUT, what can be an enjoyable treat to us can be fatal to a dog! Even some of our healthy foods can leave your ‘best friend’ in agonising pain or even a trip to the vets that could end up being a one-way trip!


Here is a list of common favourites that if given to your dog as a treat can lead to sickness or early painful grave…


Alcohol 🍷

  • Intoxication
  • Coma
  • Death

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Avocado 🥑

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Chocolate & Caffeine 🍫

  • Toxic to the heart and nervous system
  • Stomach pain
  • Seizures
  • A fast heart rate

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Cooked Bones 🍖

  • Obstructions
  • Lacerations

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Too Much Dairy 🐄

  • Diarrhea

Fruit Pits & Seeds 🍏

  • Digestive Tract Obstructions

Grapes & Raisins 🍇

  • Kidney Failure

Human Vitamins and Medications 💊

  • Kidney Damage
  • Liver Damage

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Onions & Garlic 🧅

  • Blood Cell Damage
  • Anemia

Raw Meat (unless part of a raw diet with correct handling & preparation) 🥩

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Sweets & Cakes 🍰

  • Diabetes
  • Obesity

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Walnuts & Macadamias 🥜

  • Nervous System Damage
  • Muscle Damage

Xylitol (Toothpaste / Mouthwash / Chewing Gum) 🦷

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Liver Failure

  • Don’t let them feel left out, here is a safe alternative 😊


Yeast Dough 🍞

  • Stomach Rupture
  • Intestinal Rupture