Dangerous People Foods | Cesar Millan

This list is a resource to help keep your dog safe this holiday season, but be aware that it is not exhaustive. Many other human foods can be harmful to your dog, and depending on your dog's particular medical background, any deviation from his regular diet can cause serious health issues. Consult your veterinarian for guidelines specific to your pet.

If you suspect that your dog may have ingested one of these foods or another harmful substance, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center National Hotline: 888-426-4435.

Alcoholic beverages
Avocado
Caffeinated tea
Chocolate (all forms)
Cigarettes and other nicotine products
Coffee (all forms)
Fatty foods
Garlic
Macadamia nuts
Moldy or spoiled foods
Onions, onion powder
Pain relievers
Raisins and grapes
Salt
Yeast dough
Products sweetened with xylitol (such as chewing gum, breath mints, and even some "sugar free" baked goods)
Turkey Skin – High fat foods, such as turkey skin, can be hazardous to your dog. Since the skin is hard to digest, it can lead to pancreatitis. If you still want to share your bird, give your dog a small piece of white meat.
Turkey Bones – Cooked poultry bones are brittle and splinter easily. If ingested, they can lodge in the esophagus or cause stomach or intestinal irritation.

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Thu, 11/26/2009 - 8:31am — bel

garlic

thankyou for this list. i understood garlic was a good cleaner for the blood and led to it being a natural flea repellent so i gave it to my dog in his food cooked and sometimes raw.

Sun, 11/22/2009 - 10:49pm — nfmurphy@starfi...

dangerous foods

It would be useful if dangerous (to dogs) foods were reated by relative danger. One may be fatal and others just inadvisable. Maybe a one to five danger score? For example I had often tossed my beloved pup a grape, which he seemed to love. Maybe 5 to 7 a day, and now I see it may have been a big mistake. Tell me how big a guilt trip to go on (the pup seems fine). Maybe a physiological reference would be useful. Thanks, Neil F Murphy

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:49pm — Stephen@CesarsWay

Grapes

Because every dog has specific health needs and concerns, the best way to know which foods are more dangerous than others is to discuss the matter with your family veterinarian. He or she will be able to give you an idea of the relative danger different foods pose to your pup. On the matter of grapes in particular, the ASPCA released information in 2004 gathered from a survey done by the Animal Poison Control Center in which it was determined that...

"... raisins and grapes may be toxic to some dogs. From April 2003 to April 2004, the Center managed 140 cases, each involving one or more dogs that ingested varying amounts of raisins or grapes. Of these cases, over 50 animals developed clinical signs ranging from vomiting to life-threatening kidney failure, and seven dogs died.

"... Much is still yet to be discovered about the toxic principle associated with grape and raisin ingestions, as well as the exact mechanism leading to kidney damage in some dogs. It is also not clear if only canines are susceptible to developing a toxicosis, and additionally if only certain dogs are affected, or if chronic, long term ingestions can lead to the same effects as large, acute or single ingestions. As there are still many unknowns with the toxic potential of grapes and raisins, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center advises not giving grapes or raisins to pets in any amount.

The ASPCA will continue to monitor this situation, and will provide any additional information as it becomes available. Please call (888) 426-4435 if you have a pet that has ingested grapes or raisins, or you suspect may be experiencing problems."

We hope this info is a little more helpful for you! =)

Sun, 11/22/2009 - 12:56pm — bbinmiami

avocado

This concerns me that avocado is on the list. I live in Miami and have 3 avocado trees in my yard. The dogs, I have two, often eat on dropped avocados along with the squirrels.

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:39pm — Stephen@CesarsWay

Avocados

There is some debate amongst canine professionals as to the degree of danger that avocados present to dogs. Many vets will tell you that the main concern is the danger of accidentally ingesting the large pit of the fruit and choking, or the high fat content potentially upsetting the dog's diet. However, many other canine health experts maintain that the chemical Persin contained in the pulp, seeds, and leaves of the avocado fruit can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and should be avoided wherever possible.

As always, we advise you to discuss the matter thoroughly with your trusted family vet in order to get a firsthand medical opinion tailored to your dog's specific needs.