Foods that any dog should avoid & why

• Avocado: contains a substance called Persin which induces vomiting and causes diarrhea.
• Raisins/Currants: causes kidney failure.
• Cooked Bones: causes stomach lacerations.
• Walnuts/Macadamias: causes nervous system and muscle damage.
• Alcohol: causes coma, death and intoxication.
• Onions/Garlic: causes blood cell damage and anemia.
• Dairy: too much causes diarrhea.
• Grapes: causes kidney failure.
• Mushrooms: depends on variety but may cause death.
• Fatty Foods: depends on amount but may cause pancreatitis.
• Caffeine: causes vomiting, diarrhea and is toxic to the heart and nervous system.
• Xylitol: found in gum, candy and peanut butter: causes liver failure, hypoglycemia and death.
• Chocolate: is toxic to the heart and nervous system. May cause death.
• Medications such as Tylenol/Advil: may cause kidney failure and GI ulcers.

 
If your pet has ingested a toxic amount of any of these substances please call Lisa at 1-715-553-0127 and the following:
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ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 1-888-426-4435
National Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680