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Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), [4] [5] 3 times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and 2 times as sweet as sodium saccharin. [4] The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety.
The most important ingredients to look out for include chocolate, sugar, and artificial sweeteners. It's no secret that chocolate is poisonous to dogs, but it can hide in the most subtle places.
Yes, dogs can eat strawberries, the American Kennel Club reports. The fruit is not toxic to dogs, according to PetMD. There are precautions, however, to take when feeding your pet strawberries.
The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
Because they're "man's best friend," it probably seems pretty harmless to share some of your lunch with your dog. However, many foods that seem perfectly fine to us are actually potentially fatal ...
Toxic in humans, dogs, and cats alike. Extremely dangerous to dogs (and children) due to its sweet taste. The antifreeze itself is not toxic, but is metabolized via the liver to the toxins glycolate and oxalate, which cause intoxication and vomiting, metabolic acidosis, and finally acute kidney failure leading to seizures and death. By the time ...
Pup cups are a popular treat for dogs on the go, whether they're in the Starbucks drive-through or on a dog-friendly restaurant patio. In most cases, pup cups are just cups of whipped cream, but ...