25 Human Foods Dogs Should Never Eat

25 Human Foods Dogs Should Never Eat

Some foods that humans consume can be poisonous, or even fatal in some cases, for dogs. Here we look at some common human foods that dogs should avoid.Those who suspect their pet has eaten any harmful foods are advised to note the amount ingested and to contact their veterinarian or the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.Coffee, tea, other caffeine productsCoffee grounds and coffee beans, tea as well as soda and energy drinks can be dangerous for dogs.The Pet Poison Helpline, a national licensed animal poison center, explains: "Pets are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than people are. While one to two laps of coffee, tea or soda will not contain enough caffeine to cause poisoning in most pets, the ingestion of moderate amounts of coffee grounds, tea bags or 1-2 diet pills can easily cause death in small dogs or cats."Symptoms of caffeine poisoning include "mild to severe hyperactivity, restlessness, vomiting, tachycardia (elevated heart rate), hypertension (elevated blood pressure), abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) seizures, and collapse," within one to two hours of exposure, the center notes.

ChocolateChocolate, as well as coffee and caffeine, contain