even though I said I wouldn't do it, I find myself sharing my people food
with my dog, Maui. in general, I know this is not the best practice but I
don't see a huge harm in sharing an occasional peice of food. that said,
what are some foods that I should stay away from when sharing with my dog.
I know chocolate is bad, as well as onions and I think I heard grapes too,
but what else is bad? what is ok? thanks.

ps: please don't try to talk me out of sharing a few bits of people food
with my dog. I know some people are really against it but I don't see the
big deal with occasional treats. I am committed to sharing wisely though,
thus the questions above.

....and why do I think Maui is going to wind up sleeping under the covers?
Hee hee. Same thing happened to my hubby when we got our first Bull
Terrier. He went from "You let your dogs on the FURNITURE??!!" when we
were courting, to inviting the BT into bed.


Maui's slept on my bed since day one. I am a "dog is almost human" type
person.

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html Some foods which are edible for
humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs
because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive
upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The
following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or
unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we
can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and
death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to
dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies,
if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause
obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain
caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the
heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can
damage the kidneys.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart
rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the
lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including
the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which
affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect
the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting,
and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do
not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the
lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are
available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins
causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple
systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain
sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause
anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than
onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and
enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the
digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato
stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary
systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases
the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat
problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency
leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More
common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to
electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called
a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and
possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not
nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat
should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and
nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive
system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

wow, thanks


"jeff" wrote in message
...

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html Some foods which are edible for
humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs
because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive
upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The
following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or
unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we
can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and
death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to
dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional
deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause
obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain
caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the
heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can
damage the kidneys.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart
rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the
lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including
the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity,
which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect
the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting,
and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do
not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the
lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products
are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple
toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple
systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain
sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause
anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than
onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and
enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the
digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato
stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and
urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases
the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair
coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin)
deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases,
death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to
electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called
a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and
possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not
nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet.
Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive
and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and
death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive
system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.