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• Posted By : BRISTLE UP
• Posted On : Jun 16, 2019
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• Category : PIG DOGGING » VET & HEALTH ARTICLES
• Description : "Dogs are actually naturally lactose intolerant so milk and cheese are not a wise idea as it will cause diarrhea and vomiting."

Overview

• We all know that even the smallest amount of chocolate can kill a dog, but there are other “people foods” that are hazardous to dogs. Avocados, alcohol, garlic, onion, hops (for making beer), apple seeds, rhubarb/tomato leaves, macadamia nuts, grapes/raisins, caffeine and any kind of mold all have various toxins in them that will affect different body systems causing severe illness at best and can very easily cause a dog’s death. There are some other foods to be wary of; Mushrooms can be harmful if they are an unidentified species. Dogs are actually naturally lactose intolerant so milk and cheese are not a wise idea as it will cause diarrhea and vomiting. Raw fish shouldn’t be fed as some fish can host a bacteria called Neorickettsia helminthoeca which can result in severe illness. Seeds, especially large ones like plums have, can cause obstruction of the digestive tract so access to ground below any fruit trees should be restricted and trees should remain pruned. 
  
  
  
  Liver is fine in small amounts but is extremely high in vitamin A which can be harmful in larger amounts. No human supplements should ever be fed to dogs. Raw yeast such as in uncooked bread dough is deadly for a different reason. The intestines provide a wonderful environment for yeast to multiply and expand. This expansion can cut off blood flow to vital organs and compress the diaphragm. Xylitol is a sweetener that is becoming frequently popular in households to use in place of sugar. It is also commonly used in things like chewing gum and lollies. Although harmless to people, Xylitol causes rapid reduction of blood sugar levels in dogs, which can kill a dog incredibly fast. Carcasses obtained from hunting are often used for dog food, this is fine as long as each carcass is checked carefully for signs of disease and it is desirable to cook the meat to ensure any potential bacteria and parasites are eradicated before consumption. Dogs actually have a sensitive digestive tract so keeping their source of nutrition consistent is important. 
  
  
  
  A well balanced diet is healthiest for them and ensuring that they are being fed enough food to keep them in prime condition despite any intensive exercise they go through on hunts. When introducing new foods into a dog’s diet whether it be simply changing brands of dry food or giving them a whole new diet to meet their nutritional needs, these transitions need to be done slowly or their tummies will get upset and they will suffer from diarrhea and vomiting. When changing foods, keep them on the diet they are used to and replace a very small portion of it with the new food you want to use. Over the period of about 2 weeks the portion of new food should very gradually increase as the portion of old food decreases. This method allows the dog to get accustomed to the new diet and will prevent any gut upsets that result from sudden change.