No-No
and Yum-Yum
Picnic
Foods for Your Dog
Posted by: Petfooddirect.com // July 7,
2012
You’ve got
the grill fired up for an evening of fun and feasting outdoors and Fido is
anxiously awaiting morsels of deliciousness dropped happy picnickers. But wait.
Before you or your guests share those tasty summertime treats, be aware of what
your dog should and shouldn’t eat at your next picnic or barbecue. Check out our list of no-no’s and yum-yum's
here...
No-No
Foods
Alcohol
Alcohol, even
beer, is poisonous to dogs and cats. If ingested, a cat or dog may show signs
of alcohol poisoning which include weakness, depression, difficulty breathing,
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or in severe cases, coma or death from
respiratory failure. If your pet accidentally drinks alcohol, and exhibits any
of the above signs take them to your local veterinary hospital immediately.
Chocolate
Most pet
owners are aware that chocolate is poisonous, but keep in mind that it’s the
amount and type of chocolate that makes it poisonous. While the occasional
chocolate chip in one cookie probably won't be an issue, large amounts of
methylxanthines, such as what is found in baker’s chocolate or dark chocolate,
is extremely toxic to dogs. Play it safe and keep all chocolate away from pets.
Onions and
Other Alliums (i.e., garlic, leeks, scallions)
Though small,
well-cooked portions of this plant group can be okay when pets are accustomed
to
them, larger
quantities can lead to toxic anemia — especially in dogs.
Baked Goods
Containing Xylitol
In addition
to being found in sugar-free gums and candies, this naturally-occurring sugar substitute
is available as a granulated powder for cooking and baking. When ingested by
pets, xylitol may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, and in severe
cases, liver failure. If your pet has accidentally eaten baked goods made with
xylitol, and exhibits any of the above signs take them to your local veterinary
hospital immediately.
Corn on the
Cob
While corn is
not dangerous to dogs and cats, the cob itself may accidentally lodge itself in
a pet's mouth or cause a severe obstruction in the intestinal tract. Make sure
all finished corn cobs are disposed of properly so your pet is safe.
Yum-yum
Yes Foods
Carob
If your dog
has a sweet tooth, carob is a great way to provide chocolate deliciousness.
Just a few carob chips will satisfy your pets craving for chocolate!
Turkey Dogs
& Grilled Chicken
OK, for those
of you pet parents who allow an occasional treat of human food, grill up a
turkey dog and some chicken and break it into small bite-size pieces for your
four-legged friend.
Carrots
A nice
vegetable platter is always a welcome addition to your outdoor feast. If your
pet is sniffing around for people food, carrots are a healthy alternative to
other people-food.
Ice-cream for
Dogs
Several
manufactures now make frozen treats for dogs. Plan ahead and pick up a package
of these delicious ice-cream cups and help your pet cool off during the
festivities.
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