5 things you should never feed your dog

You may already know that grapes, garlic and chocolate are dangerous for dogs to consume. However, there are a number of other foods that can be just as toxic. Here are five things you should never feed your pooch.

1. Yeast dough. Yeast causes dough to rise and it’ll do the same in your dog’s stomach, making it distend painfully. Furthermore, during the fermentation process, yeast produces ethanol, which can lead to alcohol poisoning.

2. Alcohol. Booze has the same effect on dogs as it does on humans, and the smaller the dog, the more dangerous it is for them to consume it. Intoxication can lead to disorientation, vomiting, diarrhea and even death.

3. Dairy products. Milk and other dairy products can cause digestive problems and trigger food allergies. As is the case with humans, some dogs are more sensitive than others.

4. Xylitol. This artificial sweetener is found in many types of gum, candy, toothpaste and even peanut butter. While safe for humans, it can increase your dog’s insulin levels, leading to hypoglycemia. In turn, this can cause vomiting, lethargy and even liver failure.

5. Bones of any type. Dogs love to chew on bones but gnawing on them can splinter and injure their digestive systems. Stick to store-bought chews instead.

Besides these potential poisons, you should never feed your dog food that isn’t fit for human consumption. Ingesting raw eggs or chicken can lead to salmonella poisoning and eating spoiled meat can make them sick.