From: Lisa Walter
Tested: Carla Steffen
a)Grapes/raisins/currants/grape pomace
The exact cause of the toxicity in these fruits has not yet been conclusively determined. Some dogs have tolerated the consumption of grapes, while others have suffered severe poisoning with kidney failure, sometimes resulting in death. One hypothesis is that the grape seeds are constituents, while another is a toxic reaction to the pesticides used.
The exact cause of the toxicity in these fruits has not yet been conclusively determined. Some dogs have tolerated the consumption of grapes, while others have suffered severe poisoning with kidney failure, sometimes resulting in death. One hypothesis is that the grape seeds are constituents, while another is a toxic reaction to the pesticides used.
The toxic dose is 10-30 g/kg body weight. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, shock, kidney failure with increased or decreased urine flow, elevated kidney blood values, and even death. Please ensure that your dog does not have access to these sweet fruits; grapes should always be stored out of reach of dogs.
b) Fruit stones
In general, when feeding fruit with stones, you should be careful to remove the seeds, as these contain hydrogen cyanide. Fruit should also be thoroughly washed or peeled and fed according to individual tolerance.
a) Avocado
Avocados are healthy and energy-rich fruits for humans, with a high proportion of healthy fatty acids. Avocados are not suitable for dogs. Firstly, there is a risk of swallowing the seeds, which could lead to intestinal obstruction. Furthermore, avocados contain Persin. This toxin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, and consumption of high doses can also potentially cause heart damage.
Avocados are particularly unsuitable for dogs that require a low-fat diet (e.g. in cases of pancreatitis).
b) Garlic
The garlic contained Allicin is toxic to dogs. Garlic is often used by dog owners as a "home remedy"; it is said to protect against mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks, and even has an effect against worms. These positive antiparasitic properties have not yet been scientifically proven. Dogs should not eat more than 4 g fresh garlic received, with 5 g/kg/day you reach the for dogs toxic dose. Caution is also advised with garlic flakes/extracts; due to the low water content and the high concentration in the extracts, the toxic dose drops to 1.25 ml/kg over a week. Allicin leads to the formation of so-called Heinz corpusclesThe red blood cells rupture and can result in anemia. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, rapid heartbeat, weak pulse, and anemia with pale mucous membranes. Therefore, every dog owner should ask themselves whether the benefits for their dog are truly so great that they outweigh the potentially negative effects on the organism.
c) onions
The substance contained in onions N-propyl disulfide It acts similarly to the allicin contained in garlic. The symptoms are similar to those described in garlic.
Please note that in addition to garlic and onions, leeks, wild garlic, chives, and shallots also belong to the onion and leek family. All of these varieties should not be fed to your rabbit. Guinea pigs seem to be particularly sensitive to their ingestion.
If you feed vegetable flakes, please make sure that they do not contain leeks or onions, as these are often used for reasons of attractive and healthy appearance.
Not only us, but also many of our dogs would enjoy chocolate and many a dog has survived the consumption of a chocolate Santa Claus, nevertheless: The substance contained in chocolate Theobromine is toxic to our dogs. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is.
Consumption of chocolate leads to a dosage of 20 mg/kg u.a. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, elevated body temperature, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrhythmia. At approximately 60 mg/kg, life-threatening conditions can occur. In the worst case, the dog can die from chocolate poisoning (approximately 100-250 mg/kg). Please never use chocolate as a reward! Instead, offer your dog dried meat, pasta, or vegetables if you want to avoid traditional treats.
If you want to supplement your dog's diet individually, read our articles on suitable foods for dogs (parts 1-3). Here you'll find examples of what dogs can eat and background information on the foods used.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions: kundenservice@vegdog.de
Lisa Walther
