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Some things You should not feed your Dog

Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which we tend to take for granted that  can be exceptionally dangerous to your
dog's health. It is especially important to be cognizant of this fact as dogs are quite the little scavengers and will  eat almost anything
they can sink their fangs into. My own dog is more like a mobile garbage disposal. It is also very important to be aware of these items
since their sense of smell is so well developed that your pooch will be able to find what you may think is well hidden.
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One of these dangerous household items, it turns out, is chocolate. While chocolate has been reported  to be very high in healthful antioxidants,
it can be  lethal for our animals, and specifically our dogs. Cats are mostly unaffected since they do not care for the taste of chocolate, but dogs tend to
be crazy about it. Some  types of dogs react differently to chocolate. The root of the problem is that chocolate contains  various chemicals which are called methylxanthine alkaloids(sometypes have more of these chemicals than others)
Small miniscule amounts of these chemicals can actually cause naasty effects like constriction of the arteries and  increased heart rate. Larger amounts could cause worse symptoms and a pound of milk chocolate could even kill a sixteen pound dog.
If you find that your dog has eaten chocolate then by all means take note of the it's type and try to estimate the amount eaten. Then get on the phone with a veternarian or an emergency facility. Be sure that your children know how important it is to keep chocolate out of your dog’s reach.
If you are not aware that your dog has consumed chocolate, the consequences could be severe. If consumption is not found within 4 to 6 hours without the right treatment, cardiac failure, seizures, coma and death could result, according to veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks.
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In addition to seemingly innocent chocolate, there are a number of other common household items that may seem safe for our dogs but that can be downright dangerous.

Some mushrooms, for instance, may produce abdominal pain, liver andd kidney damage and amenia. So be aware of wild mushrooms when you are out walking your dog in wooded areas. Garlic may seem benign but can cause vomiting, liver damage, anemia and diarrhea so do not give your pet baby food since it can contain garlic.
Anti-freeze can shut down your dog's kidney and they tend to love the taste. Miscletoe can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and depression. Onions can causeliver damage, anemia and diarrhea. Onion can also sometimes be found in baby food. Cats are actually somewhat more sensitive to this one so keep out of the reach of both.
Coffee, like cocoa, is especially dangerous, and may cause heart rate increase, diarrhea, seizures, coma, death. Caffeine just does not have the same effect in dogs.
When outside be careful around apple and cherry trees. While the fruit is safe, the leaves and roots are not.
And be very careful about Moth Balls. it's primary chemical naphthalene is extremely toxic to dogs and can result in tremors and seizures.
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 Dr. Jane Bicks claims that when
studying dog food, one should be be on the lookout for dyes, 
 and other  such chemicals as much as possible.
Many conventional dog food brands have large quantities of sodium to make them palatable, and this can be quite harmful to a dog.
Other ingredients to wary of are dairy, by-products, chemical preservatives and artificial colors. For more information go to http://www.dog-food-nutrition.com/ and find out more.

Aaron Wilmont is an author and researcher in the fields of
human an pet health. For more info. go to
http://www.dog-food-nutrition.com/