I hope this article helps other petlovers here on nairaland to know what we can and cannot feed our dogs.

7. ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER (XYLITOL)
Our desire for sweet treats, chewing gum and drinks together with low-fat, diet and sugar-free products (including some peanut butters so always check the label before using this as a treat) are often laced with an artificial sweetener called Xylitol which causes an insulin release in our bodies.

However, if your dog digests one of these sweetened foods they can go into hypoglycaemia which is linked to liver failure and blood clotting disorders.

6. Alcohol
Alcohol is found in a variety of products, including alcoholic beverages, perfumes, mouthwash, paint, varnish, and various cleaning products.

While occasional alcohol consumption is safe for humans, dogs cannot tolerate it, even in small amounts.

Symptoms usually develop within an hour after consumption and include tiredness, depression, lack of muscle coordination, low body temperature, poor breathing, vomiting, and diarrhea.

If a dog consumes too much alcohol, it can result in lung failure, seizures, coma, and even death

5.Onions, garlic, and chives
The onion family, whether dry, raw or cooked, is particularly toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage. Signs of illness are not always immediate and can occur up to a few days later.

These can damage a dog’s red blood cells and cause anemia. In severe cases, your dog could require a blood transfusion

4. Salt
Eating too much salt could lead to a condition known as salt poisoning or water deprivation in dogs.

This can cause neurological disorders, cerebral edema, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, fever, and seizures. It may even be fatal in severe cases

Because of this, it is not a good idea to give your dog salted foods such as pretzels, popcorn, or chips.

It is also important to make sure your dog always has access to fresh drinking water

3. Chocolate
Chocolate contains the stimulant chemicals theobromine and caffeine, both of which are very difficult for dogs to metabolize.

If a dog eats chocolate, it can cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.

These symptoms can also progress to more serious problems like heart attacks, internal bleeding, muscle tremors, seizures, and death

The severity of the side effects depends on how large the dog is and how much and what type of chocolate the dog has consumed.

2. Grapes and raisins
Grapes and raisins can be extremely toxic to dogs.

They can cause rapid kidney failure, which can ultimately be fatal

The toxic compounds in grapes are still unknown, but even small amounts can make your dog sick.

Toxic levels vary from dog to dog, but one study reports found that some dogs died after eating just a handful of raisins

Therefore, ingestion of any quantity should be taken very seriously.

It is important to note that poisoning can happen as a result of eating grapes and raisins raw or eating them as ingredients in baked goods such as cookies, cakes, and snack bars. Watch for symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and depression

These may be followed by signs of kidney failure, such as excessive thirst and very little urine production

1. Avocados
Avocados contain a toxin called persin, which is perfectly safe for human consumption but can be very poisonous to dogs

It is found in avocado fruit, pits, leaves, and bark, so you should avoid giving any part of the plant to your dog.

If a dog eats these, fluid may accumulate in the dog’s lungs and chest. This can make it difficult for them to breathe, which can lead to oxygen deprivation and even death

Fluid can also accumulate in the heart, pancreas, and abdomen, and this can lead to other fatal complications

Additionally, a dog can accidentally swallow an avocado pit, which can cause choking or a blockage in the digestive tract.

They are certain foods that are safe for humans but can be harmful to dogs.

Because dogs have a different metabolism than people, feeding human foods to dogs can be very dangerous for their health and may even be fatal in some cases.

In this post we are going to reviews seven food items that have been proven toxic to dogs. If you have a dog, it’s important to keep these foods out of their reach.

mecuries:
lol...na ekuke you dey call pitbull?

Him no just call am pitbull, he say pitbull max

Floki737:
OP awfr?
Abeg update us.

You are still asking of dog
The guy has not posted since dec 2019

Nigerianlad:
my dog is a gsd but he's around 26 inches at the withers will he get to atleat 28 inches at the withers

That's the breed standard height

chucky234:
bread as in "Agege bread" ?

I don first dey think say Caucasian bread dey oo

Magpies:
bread you mean?

Are you trying to correct him or just saying the same thing

Dadisbig:
All of unah too mumu pass buhari I swear

Guy your matter tire me

Dadisbig:
Ask Google bro you don't know what is maxed huh.

This guy funny oo
What is maxed pitbull, are you trying to say mixed or what

Bros the weed wey you smoke strong Wella.
Where you take buy am abeg

Doncolidon:

Thanks man for the compliment. E no easy
I'd try my best in keeping this thread updated.

You are welcome boss
I always love to see beautiful German shepherd dogs and your is one of them. This thread shall live long

Such a beautiful girl and her coat is so rich and shiny. You are doing well boss

I would love this thread to continue please

RYEOFARMS:


Nice,
Yh he will, just give him time and focus on his feeding for now (especially the protein aspect)
And also his parent’s matters (how they were like;literally the pup would tap traits from both parents in terms of appearance,size and all…some pups might even end up bigger than their parents)

And by the way how old is he now?!

I didn’t actually get to see the parents because he was brought from Lagos and I live in Benin

He is 4 months and 3 weeks now

ebonyoyas:
I was feeding home made food in the past ..rice and cow foetus.. but I jst switched to dry feed few weeks bck

Thanks for your response, I just have to save up and get him the dry food as quickly as possible

Thanks again

RYEOFARMS:

Thank you

He’s a year old now

Lovely, I wish my boy can grow up like this someday

Wow, he’s a really big boy now

How old is he, if you don’t mind me asking

Linus0x:


Yes

Hmmm, well it’s your dog and maybe the picture isn’t really showing what the pup looks like.

Good luck

Please sir what do you feed your dog. I have a 4 months 3 weeks old German shepherd that looks like he’s not growing taller.

Please I need your help

Chairman how far na? You no go update us with pictures again?

How is she doing?

Linus0x:


Just the white one left

Chairman, why would you mix German shepherd with your dog. Talk true does this pup look good to you

See this majestic boy. He can pose for Africa

Aaaaarghmed:
Your dog is really cute

Thank you

TheLoanGuy:
You're welcome. Hope you're deworming him?

Yes, I got a pack of the deworming drugs for him. It’s has 5 tablets in one pack

I took some pictures of him tonight. This young man too like bed

I hope you guys like this once’s

Ballwick:
Lucky you,that dog is worth 150k.would you sell for 80k reach out to me if interstellar

I’m sorry but he is not for sale. He is kind of part of our family now