| Needless to say, not every food that has health | | | | not worth the risk and chocolate should be |
| benefits for humans is also good for dogs! In this | | | | avoided at all costs. If you suspect your dog may |
| article I will provide a list of 5 fruits or vegetables | | | | have eaten large amounts chocolate you should |
| that will enhance your dogs health, and five that | | | | take him to a vet immediately. |
| you should steer well clear of. | | | | 2. Onions can be toxic to dogs as they contain an |
| Healthy Foods for Dogs | | | | ingredient called thiosulphate, which can cause liver |
| 1. Apples are very beneficial to dogs as they | | | | damage. All forms of onion should be avoided |
| contain potassium which will stimulate the immune | | | | completely. Be careful when feeding your dog |
| system and pepsin which is beneficial for your | | | | leftovers that there are no onions in the food. |
| dog's stomach. | | | | 3. As in humans, certain types of mushrooms can |
| 2. Carrots are rich in vitamins and make a healthy | | | | cause toxicity in dogs. Be careful when you are |
| alternative snack. | | | | out walking that your dog does not come across |
| 3. Celery can be chopped or juiced, and is | | | | wild mushrooms on his travels and decide to eat |
| especially good for dogs with arthritis. | | | | them. |
| 4. Garlic will remove waste from the blood, can | | | | 4. Just a few grapes or raisins can make a dog ill, |
| help with inflammatory conditions and will also | | | | although usually large amounts are needed for a |
| repel fleas. | | | | dog to become seriously poisoned. Again, don't |
| 5. Spinach or kale is full of anti oxidants and can | | | | take the chance! Clear all grapes or raisins out of |
| be finally chopped and mixed in with your dog's | | | | your dog's reach! |
| food. | | | | 5. Most nuts are bad for dogs. Their high |
| Foods to Avoid | | | | phosphorus content is said to possibly lead to |
| 1. Chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs, and | | | | bladder stones, leading to dogs developing skeletal |
| symptoms that something is wrong are not | | | | disorders. |
| always immediate, and can occur up to 24hrs | | | | If you are not sure whether a certain food is |
| after your dog has eaten chocolate. Symptoms | | | | good for your dog, don't take a chance! What is |
| include tremors, fever, heart rate increase, | | | | intended as a treat could lead to severe medical |
| staggering, seizures, coma, and even death. | | | | complications for your dog and possibly even |
| Although if a dog only eats a small amount he is | | | | death. |
| unlikely to suffer any serious effects, it simply is | | | | |