Pet lovers, take note. Food we have lying around at home can really harm your dogs if you’re not careful.
Even though produce can be innocuous to humans, it can end up being lethal for dogs. Several household items are particularly hazardous – as pointed out by Amir Anwary.
The vet, better known as amirthevet on the social media platform TikTok, frequently encounters five dominant toxicities in dogs.
One of them is onions, which contain a poisonous compound named N-propyl disulfide. This substance wreaks havoc on a dog’s red blood cells, potentially causing anemia and failure of vital organs.
Another substance to steer clear from is Xylitol. This natural sugar alcohol is regularly found in various plants, as well as in many fruits and vegetables. It’s also found in many common human products such as sugar-free gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and some peanut butters.
Even small amounts of it can be fatal to dogs so be sure to look out for symptoms of xylitol poisoning such as vomiting, decreased activity, weakness, staggering, incoordination, collapse, seizures, liver failure and bleeding problems.
Dogs should also avoid eating grapes and raisins. They are toxic to dogs and can lead to kidney failure or death, even in small amounts. Dried versions of the fruit are thought to cause severe symptoms.
Macadamia nuts can also lead to poisoning. The toxic component within the nut is unknown, but they aren’t safe for your pooches to be near. Eating just a few nuts can lead to intoxication in a small to medium sized dog.
Chocolate also makes the list of canine hazards, as it’s laced with theobromine and caffeine – both compounds are dangerous for dogs. Dogs lack the capacity to break down these chemicals as efficiently as humans do, posing serious health threats to our pets.
The toxic threshold of chocolate varies according to the size of the dog and the type of chocolate ingested. The darker and more bitter the chocolate, the higher its toxicity risk. On the other hand, white chocolate contains only trace amounts of theobromine, which is often seen as less harmful.
Amir’s enlightening video has racked up thousands of views since being posted online, earning gratitude from pet owners. Comments have poured in expressing how educational Amir’s videos have been.
One viewer expressed: “Nice. Thank you for your knowledge.” Meanwhile, someone else underscored the significance of his advice, adding: “Thanks for adding Xylitol to your list. Many people don’t know about it.”