Since we were talking about this a bit ago, I just thought I would post   
   this. Forgive me if the formatting goes bad as it is a cut and paste. It   
   seems to be pretty comprehensive.   
      
   Mike   
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   Many people indulge dogs by feeding them table scraps now and then. Dogs   
   are also experts in sniffing out smelly, tasty food lying around and   
   quickly gulping it down before you can snatch it away. So knowing what   
   foods are toxic to dogs is helpful in preventing an accidental poisoning If   
   you suspect your dog has ingested a toxic food, seek veterinary attention   
   immediately.    
      
   Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts   
      
   raisins and grapes are toxic to dogs   
      
   Grapes and Raisins - Eating as few as 4 to 5 grapes or raisins can be   
   poisonous to a 20 pound (9 kg) dog, though the exact toxic dose will vary   
   between dogs. Signs of toxicity occur within 24 hours and can start within   
   few hours.   
      
   Symptoms: vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased   
   urine production, weakness and "drunken" walking.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: Can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, possibly   
   resulting in death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to your vet or emergency clinic. The vet may start by   
   inducing vomiting, or the stomach might be pumped (gastric lavage).   
   Treatment involves aggressive supportive care - particularly fluid therapy   
   and medications.   
      
       
      
   avocados can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Avocados (entire plant: leaves, fruit, seeds and bark) - contain Persin,   
   which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and also trigger difficulty   
   breathing, fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart, or   
   pancreatitis. It is under debate as to whether or not the actual meat and   
   oils are poisonous to dogs, with no scientific conclusions at this time.   
   Note that avocado meat and oils are used in some dog products and foods.   
      
   Symptoms: problems breathing (loss of breath, wheezing), vomiting,   
   diarrhea, nasal congestion, fluid accumulation in the dog heart and chest area.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: pancreatitis, oxygen deprivation leading to death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to your vet or emergency clinic. The vet may start by   
   inducing vomiting, or the stomach might be pumped (gastric lavage).   
   Treatment involves aggressive supportive care including fluid therapy and   
   medications.   
      
       
   Onions, Garlic, Chives - can cause the destruction of red blood cells known   
   as Heinz body anemia, a form of hemolytic anemia. No clear quantity has   
   been established as to the onset of the anemia. But for garlic, if your dog   
   consumes the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of garlic for every 10 pounds of   
   their weight (1 teaspoon for a 10 pound dog) it can destroy red blood   
   cells. Poisonous reaction can result from raw, cooked or dried onions,   
   garlic, chives, including those included in powdered or dehydrated forms.   
   Avoid all foods that contain onions or onion variants (such as spagetti sauce).   
      
   Symptoms: pale gums, rapid heart rate, weakness and lethargy, vomiting,   
   diarrhea, and bloody urine.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet or emergency clinic for care. The vet may   
   administer blood transfusions and/or oxygen, followed by fluid therapy.   
      
       
      
   Sunripe tomatoes and stems can be toxic to dogsTomatoes (unripe or plant   
   part) - contain tomatine, an alkaloid related to solanine and atropine. As   
   the fruit ripens, the tomatine is metabolized. Therefore, ripened, red   
   tomatoes are not likely to be harmful to a dog when eaten.   
      
   However, tomato plants (the vines, stems and leaves) are toxic and can   
   cause serious symptoms if eaten. Green, unripened tomatoes can also be   
   potentially harmful, but contain less of the toxic chemicals - tomatine and   
   atrophine - than the plant parts.   
      
   Atropine is concentrated in the vines and leaves of a tomato plant and can   
   cause dilated pupils, tremors, and heart arrhythmias. Tomatine triggers   
   abnormalities with the nervous system, kidneys and digestive tract.   
      
   Symptoms: Tremors, seizures, heart arrhythimias. Clinical signs of tomatine   
   poisoning include lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing, colic,   
   vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, widely-dilated pupils, paralysis,   
   cardiac effects, central nervous system signs (e.g., ataxia, muscle   
   weakness, tremors, seizures), resulting from cholinesterase inhibition,   
   coma and death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet or emergency clinic for care.   
      
       
   Raw and Green Potatoes - eating potatoes that are green or have a   
   distinctive green rim between the peel and inside can be toxic because of   
   solanum alkaloids that can cause solanine poisoning. Symptoms of solanine   
   ingestion can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, cardiac   
   dysrhythmia, headache and dizziness.   
      
   Therefore, green potatoes should not be eaten by human or dog as they may   
   get sick. Raw potatoes also contain oxalates (like tomatoes) which dogs can   
   react to. Oxalates can trigger abnormalities with the nervous system,   
   kidneys and digestive tract.   
      
   Note: Cooked potatoes appear to be fine for dogs and can be found in many   
   commercial dog foods.   
      
   Symptoms of oxalates: Tremors, seizures, heart arrhythimias.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet or emergency clinic for care.   
      
       
      
   Rhubarb - like tomatoes and raw potatoes, rhubarb contain oxalates, which   
   trigger abnormalities with the nervous system, kidneys and digestive tract.   
      
   Symptoms: Tremors, seizures, heart arrhythimias.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet or emergency clinic for care.   
      
       
      
   some varieties of mushrooms can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Mushrooms -  can contain toxins are very dangerous for dogs, and in the   
   worst cases, can result in the death. Common white mushrooms appear to be   
   safe for dogs and are not considered dangerous foods for dogs. However,   
   wild mushrooms are often poisonous.   
      
   The majority of fatal cases of poisoning are by the death cap mushroom   
   (Amanita Phalloides), which are thankfully not used in cooking. It is best   
   to consider all wild mushrooms potentially toxic to dogs.   
      
       
      
   Symptoms vary dependent on mushroom. They may include: nervous system   
   abnormalities, anxiety, restlessness, slow heart beat, wheezing, urination,   
   salivation, diarrhea, seizure, coma, vomiting.   
      
   For death cap mushrooms symptoms include: profuse bloody diarrhea, nausea   
   and vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, fever, and a rapid heart beat   
   which lasts for approximately 24 hours. The next phase results in death   
   within 3 to 7 days.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: organ failures (including kidneys, liver, brain),   
   seizure, coma, vomiting, and death.   
      
   Action: Take your dog to the vet immediately. If possible collect a sample   
   of the mushroom your dog has eaten for identification of the species of   
   mushroom. There is a new procedure for mushroom poisoning in dogs that can   
   be discussed with your vet. Note: Do not store the mushrooms in a plastic   
   bag. Use a paper bag, moist paper towel, or wax paper.   
      
       
      
   fruit pits are toxic to dogsFruit Pits and Seeds - Apple seeds, cherry   
   pits, peach pits, and plum pits contain toxic cyanide, which is poisionous   
   to dogs. Additionally, pits and seeds can cause intestinal obstruction.   
      
   Signs of intestinal obstruction may include: anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea,   
   abdominal pain, lethargy, no appetite, swollen abdomen, fever, dehydration,   
   and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within 3 to 4 days.   
      
   Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include: dilated pupils, apprehension,   
   hyperventilation, shock, vomiting, panting, apnea tachycardia, cardiac   
   arrhythmias, coma, skin irritation.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: cardiac arrest, coma, death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to emergency vet care immediately. In some cases,   
   antidotes are available. Other treatments include oxygen therapy, fluids   
   and supportive care.   
      
       
   Persimmon Seeds - can cause inflammation of the dog's intestine causing   
   enteritis.   
      
   Symtpoms: diarrhea and possibly a high temperature.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet immediately. In some cases, antidotes are   
   available. Other treatments include oxygen therapy, fluids and supportive care.   
      
       
      
   some nuts can be toxic to dogsTree nuts, such as walnuts, pecans,   
   pistachios, and Brazil nuts - are often contaminated with very low levels   
   of the poison Aflatoxin, which comes from the Aspergillus mold. Although   
   levels are safe for humans, dogs are acutely sensitive to this poison, and   
   even low levels of Aflatoxin can be extremely toxic and lead to   
   complications such as gastroenteritis.   
      
   Other varieties of nuts such as walnuts can cause various other dog   
   illnesses and dog poisoning. Nuts also have a high phosphorus content which   
   causes the formation of bladder stones in dogs.   
      
   Peanut butter (non-salted) appears to be non-toxic to dogs, although   
   peanuts themselves may have ill-effects on your dog.   
      
   Symptoms of Aflatoxin poisoning include: loss of appetite, lethargy,   
   vomiting, orange-colored urine and jaundice, liver failure, blood-tinged   
   vomit and bloody or blackened stools.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: Aflatoxin causes severe hepatocellular necrosis (acute   
   liver failure) within 72 hours.   
      
   Symptoms of gastroenteritis include: persistent vomiting (sometimes bile   
   may be seen in the vomit), dehydration and watery diarrhea. Lethargy, lack   
   of appetite, stomach grumbling, and general listlessness.   
      
   Symptoms of bladder stones include: difficulty urinating, frequent   
   "dribbling" urination, bloody urine, painful urination. This results in   
   blockage of urinary tract due to bladder stones.   
      
   These episodes can be either acute (short lived), or last for several days.   
      
   Action: Take your dog to the vet for immediate treatment.   
      
       
   Macadamia Nuts - generally consumption will not be fatal, but can cause   
   your dog to become extremely ill. The toxin in the nut is not know.   
   Ingestion of just a handful of nuts can cause adverse effects. As few as   
   six macadamia nuts can trigger locomotory difficulties in dogs. Toxicity   
   will typically evince within 6 to 24 hours.   
      
   Symptoms: vomiting, weakness, depression, lack of energy, drunken walking,   
   joint/muscle pain, and joint swelling, tremors, ataxia, hyperthermia,   
   abdominal pain.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: Severely sick. May require hospitalization.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to the vet if symptoms are not abating or large   
   quantity of nuts is consumed. Dogs are typically treated symptomatically   
   and recover uneventfully within 1 to 2 days. In-hospital supportive care   
   may be recommend for dogs that become very sick.   
      
   Fatty Meats - although saturated fats aren't technically poisonous foods   
   for dogs, high fat foods (such as bacon, ham) can be very dangerous foods   
   for dogs and can cause canine pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).   
   Chronic pancreatitis in dogs may develop over time with regular and   
   frequent ingestion of high fat foods. Or, just one fatty meal can cause   
   acute pancreatitis in dogs. Canine pancreatitis is a painful and   
   potentially life-threatening disease. Generally, middle-aged and older   
   female dogs appear to be more susceptible to canine pancreatitis, as do   
   Miniature Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, and Miniature Schnauzers.   
      
   Symptoms: may either be mild and not that obvious, or clearly very painful   
   and severe. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, no appetite, abdominal pain,   
   dehydration, severe weakness and/or collapse, shock, and fever. Signs of   
   abdominal pain include restlessness, heavy panting, wincing, trembling,   
   arched back, or lying with their front down and their rear end up.   
      
   Actions: Take your dog to the vet for diagnosis and treatment.   
      
   cat food can be harmful to dogs   
      
       
      
   Cat Food - is very high in fats and protein and when ingested by a dog,   
   particularly in large amounts or on a regular basis, can lead to   
   potentially deadly pancreatitis. For symptoms of pancreatitis see Fatty   
   Meats above.   
      
       
      
   Raw Eggs - can risk food poisioning from bacteria like Salmonella or E.   
   coli. Also there is an enzyme in raw eggs that interferes with the   
   absorption of a particular B vitamin, that can cause skin and coat problems   
   for your dog if fed raw eggs for a long period of time.   
      
   Actions: A bout of antibiotics may be necessary for a detected bacterial   
   infection.   
      
       
      
   Raw Fish - certain kinds of fish such as salmon, trout, shad, or sturgeon   
   can contain a parasite (Nanophyetus salmincola) which is infected with an   
   organism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca that causes "fish disease" in   
   dogs. This parasite is commonly found in fish that swim upstream. To avoid   
   infection, thoroughly cook the fish which will kill the parasite and   
   protect your dog.   
      
   Symptoms: vomiting, weakness, appetite loss, dehydration, fever, and   
   swollen lymph nodes.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: severe illness. If not treated the disease can be fatal   
   within 2 weeks.   
      
   Actions: Take your pet to a vet. This condition can be diagnosed with a   
   fecal sample. Antibiotics and a wormer will likely be prescribed. Dogs   
   recover quickly from this type of infection.   
      
       
      
   Camel Meat from Australia - can contain the acid indospicine which can   
   cause severe and sometimes fatal liver disease in dogs. The cause is that   
   some camels in Australia graze plants that have a toxic amino acid which   
   accumulates in the camels' system and is then passed on to dogs when the   
   dogs eat their meat. The RSPCA is warning pet owners to avoid feeding their   
   dogs camel meat.   
      
   Symptoms: Lethargy, decreased appetite, diahrea, vomiting, jaundice. Stools   
   may be gray and light in color, urine may be darker than normal, possible   
   orange. Some dogs may also sufer from weakness and confusion.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: hepatotoxicosis, severe liver diseases.   
      
   Actions: take your dog to the vet if you suspect camel meat poisoning.   
      
   Baking Soda, baking powder - large quantities need to be ingested for toxic   
   effect (relative to a dog's size). Typically, these compounds release gases   
   when they react with moisture and heat (as in your dog's stomach). This   
   reaction can lead to electrolyte abnormalities (low potassium, low calcium   
   and/or high sodium), muscle spasms and /or congestive heart failure.   
   Fortunately, dogs do not generally find these types of leavening agents   
   very appetizing.   
      
   Symptoms: muscle spasms and/or congestive heart failure.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: muscle convulsions, congestive heart failure.   
      
   Action: If you believe your dog has consumed a toxic quantity take your pet   
   to a vet for care.   
      
       
      
   Nutmeg - can cause tremors, seizures and death. Nutmeg causes damage to the   
   dog's central nervous system. The exact quantities to be ingested to cause   
   severe reaction is unknown, but generally speaking, large quantities would   
   need to be ingested (factoring in size of the dog in relation to amount).   
   However some dogs may be more senstive to the ingredient than others. It is   
   unknown what compound is toxic. If left untreated, dog poisoning from   
   nutmeg can be fatal.   
      
   Symptoms: tremors, muscle spasms and seizures.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: severely ill, death.   
      
   Action: if your dog ingests a large amount monitor your pet and if in doubt   
   or the dog evinces any symptoms take your pet to the vet.   
      
       
      
   Xylitol - is a sugar-free sweetener most often found in sugarless chewing   
   gum and candy. It can also be found in toothpaste, baked goods and some   
   diet foods. For dogs it is toxic as it stimulates the pancreas to secrete   
   insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure. As   
   few as 2 pieces of gum can cause hypoglycemia in a 20 pound (9 kg) dog. A   
   pack of gum can cause liver damage. Signs of toxicity can occur within 30   
   to 60 minutes.   
      
   Symptoms: vomiting, lethargy, weakness, drunken gait, collapse and seizures.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: hypoglycemia, liver failure, permanent liver damage, death.   
      
   Action: Fast action required. Take your pet to a vet or emergency clinic   
   immediately. The vet may induce vomiting or perform gastric lavage. The dog   
   will need to be treated intravenously with dextrose (sugar) and monitored   
   closely for several days. If treated early enough, many dogs improve with   
   supportive care, though liver damage can be permanent.   
      
       
      
   Salt -  eating too much salt can cause excessive thirst and urination in a   
   dog and, although rare, can lead to sodium ion poisoning. Sodium ion   
   poisoning restricts the amount of water and oxygen in the body. When a dog   
   is diagnosed with epilepsy without a known cause, the reason could be salt.   
      
   Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body   
   temperature, seizures, kidney failure. It may even cause death.   
      
   Action: Take your dog to the vet. Depending on the severity of the   
   poisoning, the dog may be given an antibiotic and anti-emetic drug to stop   
   seizures. Intravenous therapy to increase the flow of oxygen and flush the   
   high salt content from the blood may also be administered.   
      
       
      
   raw yeast can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Raw Yeast/Uncooked Yeast Dough - when uncooked it produces ethanol, like   
   alcohol.   
      
   Symptoms: sedation, depression, lethargy, weakness, drunken gait and   
   hypothermia.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: liver failure, coma, seizures and death.   
      
   Action: Fast intervention needed. Take pet as soon as possible to vet or   
   emergency clinic. The vet will treat with aggressive supportive care with   
   fluid therapy and medications.   
      
   Chocolate and Cocoa - contains a chemical called theobromide that is toxic   
   to dogs and affects the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system.   
   Pure baking chocolate or very dark chocolate is most toxic, while more   
   diluted forms, such as milk chocolate or cocoa butter require much more to   
   be injested to cause harm. A 20 pound (9 kg) dog can be poisoned after   
   consuming about 2 ounces (56 grams) of baking chocolate, but it would take   
   nearly 20 ounces (566 grams) of milk chocolate to cause serious harm. Note:   
   some dogs may be more sensitive and react with lesser amounts than the   
   quantities stated above.   
      
   Symptoms: hyperactivity, excitement, tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea,   
   abnormal heart rate, "drunken" walking, hyperthermia and coma.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: Damage to heart, lungs, kidney organs, and coma or death.   
      
   Action: Take your pet to a vet immediately. The vet may induce vomiting or   
   perform gastric lavage. Activated charcoal may be administered along with   
   aggressive supportive care with fluid therapy and medications.   
      
       
      
   caffeine can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Caffeine (coffee, tea) and caffeinated items (such as energy drinks) -   
   similar to the toxic chemical theobromide found in chocolate, caffeine can   
   damage the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system. A lethal dose   
   is considered to be around 70 mg per 1 lb body weight (150 mg / kg body   
   weight). As an example, instant coffee contains over 60 mg caffeine per   
   teaspoon. So, the lethal dose of caffeine for a 15 lb (6.8 kg) dog would be   
   17 teaspoons of instant coffee. Stronger coffees such as Turkish coffee,   
   percolated coffees, and energy drinks would take much less to become toxic   
   for a dog.   
      
   Symptoms: hyperactivity, excitement, restlessness, and vomiting. These can   
   be followed by panting, weakness, rapid heart rate, drunken walking, muscle   
   tremors and convulsions.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: Damage to heart, lungs, kidney organs, heart attack,   
   coma or death.    
      
   Action: Take your pet to a vet immediately if you suspect a toxic dose. The   
   vet may induce vomiting or perform gastric lavage. Activated charcoal may   
   be administered along with aggressive supportive care with fluid therapy   
   and medications.   
      
       
      
   alcohol can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Alcohol - contains ethanol, a seriously toxic chemical compound to dogs   
   that causes central nervous system and respiratory depression. Only small   
   amounts of ethanol can cause toxic effects. Ethanol is rapidly absorbed   
   into the dog's system, so it is important to seek medical attention   
   quickly. Inducing vomiting usually will not help.   
      
   Symptoms: sedation, depression, lethargy, weakness, drunken gait and   
   hypothermia.   
      
   Possible Outcomes: intoxication, liver failure, coma, seizures and death.   
      
   Action: Fast intervention needed. Take pet as soon as possible to vet or   
   emergency clinic. The vet will treat with aggressive supportive care with   
   fluid therapy and medications.   
      
       
      
   beer can be toxic to dogs   
      
   Beer and Hops -  hops is used in the brewing of beer. Toxicity can occur   
   both before, and after the hops has been used in brewing. Dogs particularly   
   like hops soaked in sweet wort. Greyhounds and labradors are particularly   
   sensitive to hops poisoning. Small amounts of hops can trigger a reaction.    
      
   Symptoms: malignant hyperthermia, carbon dioxide levels in blood increase   
   dramatically, high fever (up to 108 degrees), heavy panting, rapid   
   heart-rate (up to 200 beats per minute)   
      
   Possible Outcomes: dangerous fever, blood toxicity, death   
      
   Action: Fast intervention needed. Take pet as soon as possible to vet or   
   emergency clinic. The vet will likely induce vomiting and treat with   
   aggressive supportive care with fluid therapy and medications. You may find   
   that your vet is unfamiliar with hop toxicity. If necessary, contact an   
   Animal Poison Control Center while at your vet, so they can offer   
   professional advice to your vet.   
       
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