Introduction
# 1: Bones
# 2: Chocolate
Introduction
The number of things that a dog will ingest far outweigh the number of things that they will not ingest. As dog owners we have to educate ourselves on certain foods that may be good for us but not for them.
Many people may not realize that common foods that we eat daily can be deadly for our canine friends. Many of us are guilty of slipping Fido a bit of food from the dinner table without knowing the potential harm.
The best way to avoid a potentially dangerous situation with your dog is to educate yourself on the common household items that can be harmful to your pet.
The list below describes the 15 most common foods to avoid giving to your pooch.
# 1: Bones
One of the most common treats that we give to our dogs are bones. As much as your dog may enjoy them they are potentially dangerous treats.
Throughout the evolution of becoming domesticated animals dogs have adapted to being omnivores rather than carnivores.
Bones can easily splinter and get lodged into the stomach or digestive tract. This can cause serious health issues that can lead to death.
There is no safe animal bone to give to your dog as a snack; however, there are imitation bones or milk bones that you can purchase without any worry.
# 2: Chocolate
Most people are familiar with the fact that chocolate can be deadly to dogs.