Jan 13 2007
NO! NO’s for dogs!!
*Chocolate
*macadamia nuts
*onions
*Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning)
*Tylenol deadly poison
*antifreeze
* Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
* Rhubarb leaves
* Moldy/spoiled foods
*Alcohol
* Yeast dough
* Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
* Hops (used in home brewing)
*Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
*Broccoli (in large amounts)
* Raisins and grapes
Symptoms of chemical poisoning:
unexplained vomiting
unusual drooling
unusual behavior
difficulty breathing
convulsions
unconsciousness
burns around or on the inside of the mouth
Get your dog to the vet ASAP!
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