Argus · Kitchen safety sheet
Foods dogs cannot eat
Keep these items out of reach. If your dog eats a potentially dangerous item, contact a veterinarian or animal poison service promptly—even if your dog seems normal.
Toxic ingredients: call for advice now
- Xylitol (birch or wood sugar): sugar-free gum, mints, some nut butters, medicines, and toothpaste
- Grapes and raisins, including in baked goods and trail mix
- Chocolate, cocoa, coffee, and other caffeine sources
- Onion, garlic, and chives, including cooked foods and seasoning powders
- Macadamia nuts; alcohol; raw yeast dough
Other kitchen hazards
Bones, corn cobs, fruit pits, and food packaging can choke, injure, or block the gut. Rich fatty or very salty leftovers can also cause illness.
If your dog ate something
- 1. Secure the item. Prevent more eating.
- 2. Call promptly. Contact your vet, emergency clinic, or animal poison service. Seek emergency care for collapse, seizures, or trouble breathing.
- 3. Bring details. Save the package. Note the ingredient, estimated amount, time eaten, dog’s weight, and symptoms.
- 4. Follow instructions. Do not induce vomiting or give home remedies unless a veterinary professional directs you.
Keep these numbers handy
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Regular vet | ________________________________ |
| Emergency vet | ________________________________ |
| Regional animal poison service | ________________________________ |