In chocolate it is theobromine and caffeine that can cause hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, and potentially death. The more bitter the chocolate, the more toxic it is for pets. Dark chocolate is worst.
Xylitol can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia and liver damage in dogs.
Grapes and raisins can sometimes cause kidney failure even in very low amounts.
Rising bread dough can rise in pet´s stomach, doubling or tripling in size thus leading to impaction. The dough can also produce ethanol, which causes stumbling and pets to become disoriented, lethargic and depressed.
Macadamia nuts may cause weakness, depression, vomiting, ataxia, tremors, and hyperthermia.
Onions, leeks and chives can cause damage to red blood cells and result in anemia in both dogs and cats. Garlic is not toxic, it is actuallly healthy for pets in small amounts
Salt and sugar in excess are harmful for pets. Normally pets throw away self when having eaten too much salt.
Apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits, pear pips, plums pits, and apricot pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous.
Cooked bones can splinter and tear a dog`s internal organs.
Potato peels are harmful for dogs as well as green potatoes.
Tomatoes, avocado, ham and bacon should not be given to dogs.
Carbohydrates (corn, wheat, rice, soy, millet and even potato) are pro-inflammatory foods. They promote inflammation. Grains should not be given in large amounts.
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Under are some natural anti-inflammatories.
| Devil's Claw | Green-Lipped Mussel | Willow Bark |
| Feverfew | SOD | Meadowsweet |
| Scutellaria | Turmeric | White Birch |
| Boswellia |
