People often disagree over whether human food is appropriate for canine consumption. Part of the argument states that dogs get all the nutrients they need from dog food and that adding more corrupts the balance infused into prepared dog food. From this point of view, human foods are dangerous foods for dogs . The other side of the argument states that human food supplements nutrients and enzymes that are lost in dog food processing. Holistic vets support this part of the argument while many traditional vets and canine experts support the other.

There’s certainly nothing wrong with giving your dog healthy snack from time to time provided that you don’t over do it. Problems can occur however when you don’t make the best snack choices. The chips, candy, or even ice cream that you enjoy while watching a movie isn’t appropriate for your dog. These types of snacks are dangerous foods for dogs and can upset a dog’s gastrointestinal system or gradually fatten a dog to the point of obesity if it’s a regular occurrence.

If you’re confused over what’s safe to share with your dog, the following offers some guidelines. Believe us when we say we know what it’s like to eat something yummy and want to share it with a dog. At the same time, we know that some of the things we eat without fear could kill a dog! Take heed if you want to keep your dog alive.

Alcohol

No matter how festive you're feeling, leave the beer or wine in your cup and out of your dog's reach. To a dog, alcohol is poison and can trigger seizures, heart arrhythmias, kidney damage, coma, or death.

Chocolate

Avoid giving your dog chocolate at all costs. The theobromine and caffeine in chocolate will bring about diarrhea, hyperexcitability, recurrent urination, vomiting, seizures, cardiac arrest or worse, death.

Onions or Garlic

You might have heard that adding garlic or onions to your dog's food helps prevent fleas. The truth is that both of these items are beneficial in small quantities. Too much causes hemolytic anemia.

Raisins or Grapes

Put those raisin cookies back! Both raisins and grapes are dangerous foods for dogs and make dogs lethargic, prone to vomit, and they give dogs diarrhea (and renal failure if they consume it for a long period of time).