{"id":93,"date":"2015-04-29T19:20:10","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T02:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.moonlightdogcafe.com\/?p=93"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:09:28","slug":"toxic-foods-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/dog-cat-health\/toxic-foods-for-dogs","title":{"rendered":"Common Toxic Foods For Dogs & Cats To Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top Common Foods That Are Toxic For Your Dog\/ Cat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below is a summary of a chart that we’ve seen online that shows some of the toxic foods for dogs and cats that pet parents should avoid and in some cases limit!<\/p>\n

Here are the top dangerous foods: chocolate, xylitol, alcohol, coffee\/ caffeine, cooked bones, grapes, raisins, onions, fatty foods, medications, macadamia nuts, and certain mushrooms.<\/p>\n

Dangerous\/ Toxic Foods for Dogs & Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>\nFood \/ Substance<\/th>\nMain Risk(s)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alcohol<\/td>\nAlcohol<\/td>\nComa, death, intoxication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruits<\/td>\nAvocado<\/em><\/td>\nVomiting, diarrhea<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruits<\/td>\nRaisins<\/td>\nKidney failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bones<\/td>\nCooked bones<\/td>\nStomach lacerations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nuts<\/td>\nWalnuts, macadamias<\/td>\nNervous system & muscle damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetables<\/td>\nOnions, garlic<\/em><\/td>\nBlood cell damage, anemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dairy<\/td>\nDairy products<\/td>\nDiarrhea (in excess)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruits<\/td>\nGrapes<\/td>\nKidney failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fungi<\/td>\nMushrooms (some)<\/td>\nShock, death<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fatty foods<\/td>\nHigh-fat foods<\/td>\nPancreatitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stimulants<\/td>\nCaffeine<\/td>\nVomiting, diarrhea, heart toxicity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sweeteners<\/td>\nXylitol (gum, candy)<\/td>\nHypoglycemia, liver failure, death<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sweets<\/td>\nChocolate<\/td>\nToxic to heart & nervous system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medications<\/td>\nHuman meds (e.g. Tylenol, Advil)<\/td>\nKidney failure, GI ulcers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

We agree with most of the foods shown on the chart with the exception of Avocado, Garlic and some mushrooms<\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Item You Should Avoid for Your Dog or Cat’s Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although marijuana or cannabis is not a food, we thought we should make a mention of the effect that marijuana or cannabis has on dogs and cats. This is due to the fact that with the legalization of marijuana in Canada, weed\/ cannabis has become more commonplace in Canada .<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cannabis or marijuana intoxication for dogs is a real problem when people leave around weed edibles in the form of brownies or treats that dogs or cats can eat. In that case, they are toxic foods for dogs or cats. In addition, when people dispose off their unfinished butts like they do with cigarettes, dogs can pick them up and have a reaction. Most of the emergency room visits that we hear dog customers having are due to marijuana or weed toxicity.<\/p>\n

Marijuana can lead to ataxia (loss of body control) in dogs, excessive drooling, an inability to settle, loss of bladder contents and in severe cases, seizures.<\/p>\n

Toxic Foods for Dogs: Debunking Common Myths<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although this is a good quick chart to use to pinpoint dangerous foods for dogs and cats, we would clarify that the following foods don’t cause the issues<\/strong> as described:<\/p>\n

Avocados and Pets: Understanding the Real Impact on Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We sometimes get the question, “Is avocado good for dogs?”<\/p>\n

While avocados contain persin, which can be harmful to some animals, dogs and cats are generally not affected by it. However, the avocado pit poses a choking hazard and can cause intestinal blockage.<\/p>\n

Avocados are a great food for your dog because they are high in monounsaturated fat, high in anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and antioxidants.<\/p>\n