Pet experts issue urgent warning over surprising nine common foods you should NEVER feed your dog

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Pet experts issue urgent warning over surprising nine common foods you should NEVER feed your dog
Published: Jan, 20 2025 15:59

Dogs may be cherished members of the family but when it comes to mealtimes owners should be vigilant about the foods they share with their four-legged friends. While it's tempting to share our meals with our puppy-eyed pooches, it's essential to remember that not all foods are safe for them.

 [If ingested, the fruit and its stone can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and other digestive issues in dogs (stock image)]
Image Credit: Mail Online [If ingested, the fruit and its stone can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and other digestive issues in dogs (stock image)]

Many of the ingredients we eat on a daily basis can pose serious health risks to pets, so it's important owners are aware of what's dangerous. Experts at Battersea Dogs and Cats home in London advise owners to keep harmful food out of reach, double-check ingredients and, if in doubt, stick to dog-friendly treats.

 [Dogs may be cherished members of the family, but when it comes to mealtime, owners must be vigilant about what foods feed their four-legged friends (stock image)]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Dogs may be cherished members of the family, but when it comes to mealtime, owners must be vigilant about what foods feed their four-legged friends (stock image)]

It's been well documented that chocolate is harmful to dogs and most pet owners are aware to keep it out of reach. As detailed in the Yorkshire Evening Post, experts have highlighted nine common foods you might not know about that can be toxic - or even prove fatal - to dogs.

Here, FEMAIL has put together a list of the foods that could be harmful to your animals so you can best protect them. According to experts, chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant that can lead to kidney failure. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is for your dog (stock image).

The most widely acknowledged no-no for dogs is chocolate, which can be toxic even in small amounts. According to experts, chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant that can lead to kidney failure. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is for your dog.

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