Moneycontrol News | October 9, 2024
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Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which are toxic to dogs. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially dangerous due to their high theobromine content
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Vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, seizures, and, in severe cases, death
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These are highly toxic to dogs, though the exact substance causing the toxicity is not known. Even a small amount can lead to kidney failure
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Vomiting, lethargy, dehydration, kidney failure, and potentially death
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Both onions and garlic contain compounds that can damage a dog’s red blood cells, leading to anaemia. This includes raw, cooked, or powdered forms of these ingredients
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Weakness, lethargy, pale gums, fainting, and, in severe cases, organ damage or death
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Even small amounts of alcohol can be toxic to dogs. Alcohol affects dogs much more quickly than humans and can lead to severe intoxication
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Vomiting, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, and even death in severe cases
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While dogs love chewing on bones, cooked bones can splinter easily, posing a choking hazard or causing internal injuries
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Choking, dental damage, or punctures in the digestive tract that may require surgery
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Greasy human food can cause digestive upset in dogs and increase the risk of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas
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Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, pancreatitis, which can be life-threatening