Foods to Avoid for Dogs

Giving table food to your pet is not encouraged, but accidents can happen: Fido hits a dish with his paw, knocks it over and devours the contents, your toddler shares his snack with Fido, your companion finds food thrown on the ground while out for a walk, and so on.

How serious is it, doctor? It all depends on the food ingested... In fact, some foods are toxic for our four-legged friends. Here are a few foods to be avoided by dogs. If your pet ingests any of these, don't hesitate to contact your veterinarian.

TOXIC FOODS

• Coffee
• Chocolate (the higher the cocoa content, the greater the risk of toxicity)
• Rhubarb leaves
• Grapes (fresh or dried)
• Tea
• All vegetables of the Amaryllidaceae family: garlic, chives, shallots, green onions, all varieties of onions, leeks, etc.
• Xylitol (fatally toxic sweetener)

FOODS TO AVOID

• High-fat foods
• Fruits and vegetables with too much sugar

*Please note: Other foods will be added to this list shortly. This list is not exhaustive. Other foods may be harmful to your pet. Ask your veterinarian if you have any doubts.