No-No & Yum-Yum 🐶Picnic Foods for Dog

No-No  &  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 🧅 & 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.