Dogs are often considered members of the family, and it’s natural to want to share our favorite foods with them. However, what’s healthy for humans can be dangerous, even fatal, for our four-legged friends. In this article, we’ll look at 22 common foods that can be toxic to dogs. As responsible owners, it’s important to be aware of these risks to ensure the safety and well-being of our four-legged companions.

Avocados
contain a fungicidal toxin called persin, which is harmless to humans but dangerous to dogs. It can cause fluid to build up in a dog’s lungs and chest, making breathing difficult.

Garlic Garlic is toxic to dogs due to a compound called thiosulfate. Dogs cannot digest this compound, which causes red blood cells to burst.

Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are extremely fatty and can irritate the stomach of dogs, causing nausea, diarrhea, severe weakness, and even temporary paralysis.

Chocolate: Chocolate
contains alkaloids, including theobromine, that dogs cannot digest. Consuming chocolate can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, internal bleeding, seizures, and even death.

Xylitol Xylitol, found in some baked goods, candies, chewing gum, and toothpaste, can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar levels and liver damage in dogs.

Yeast.
Unbaked bread dough can cause alcohol poisoning in dogs. Yeast ferments in their intestines and produces ethanol.

Cooked
Bones Cooked bones can break and injure your dog’s mouth, cause gastritis, or even perforate the digestive tract.

Grapes and Raisins
Even in small amounts, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.