Dangerous Foods for Dogs Halloween Safety
Dangerous foods for dogs abound on Halloween. Neighbors may give foods toxic to dogs to trick or treaters, unaware of the possibilities of dog poisoning. Do you know which treats are dangerous treats for dogs? Learn which Halloween treats are foods toxic to dogs and which are safe. And be especially aware of the dangers of dogs and chocolate.
When you consider Halloween treats for your pooch (and to give to others), you can be absolutely sure that they are safe if you make them yourself or if you buy them from a reputable source that only sells commercial dog treats that you trust.
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Your dog is ready for trick or treat night. You have his Pet Costume. He's tried it out and it looks like he will wear it without complaints! The kids are psyched! How can you have fun with your dog—and still keep her safe? Here are some common sense tips to protect your pet from dangerous foods for dogs:
Canine Poisoning
This is most likely to occur innocently. Foods that are safe for people are not always safe for dogs. Familiarize yourself with foods that are toxic to dogs and make sure that you don't let your dog have any of them!- chocolate – Depending on the size of your dog (weight) and the amount of chocolate consumed, this can be a real emergency. Don't take this lightly. Take him to the vet if this occurs.
- walnuts – Walnuts are often found in cookies that are meant for people. When dogs eats walnuts, it is usually by accident, as they are not found in commercial dog treats or dog food. Walnuts are dangerous foods for dogs in that they may have a fungus or mold that can cause drooling, lack of coordination, jaundice or vomiting.
- macadamia nuts – These are also found in cookies, but might also be given to children in small snack packs. They should not be given to dogs. Macadamia nuts contain an unknown toxin that will be a harmful treat for your pet. It causes weakness, tremors, panting and swelling in your dog’s legs.
- raisins - Veterinarians aren’t quite sure why grapes and raisins are harmful to both cats and dogs, but they do know that even a few of them can damage your pet’s kidneys! Once again, raisins are often included in foods like cookies. Raisins in small snack packs also might be given to children as treats, so make sure that your children understand that they should not share them with your dog.
- xylitol – Xylitol is a sugar substitute. This is most likely to be found in chewing gum, as most people don't worry about the sugar in candy that they give to children. Xylitol can cause a liver reaction in dogs that can lead to liver failure--in just a few days.
Keep Dog Safety in Mind on Halloween
Halloween can be fun for everyone—children, adults and pets alike. It just takes a few extra moments to keep everyone safe. Make sure you sort through all the treats (children's and dog's). Remind your children to keep their treats and wrappers out of reach of the family pet. And give your dog only appropriate dog treats such as
homemade dog treats
that are safe and healthy. You can provide homemade natural dog treats like Halloween Dog Cookies - Peanut Butter Dog Treat by making your own. If you make your own homemade dog treats, you'll avoid dangerous foods for dogs and there will be no question about the safety of the treats that you give your dog!
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