While we do consider our dogs to be part of the family, it does not mean that everything we eat like humans is okay for them. Although many human foods are totally okay for your dogs, some can be extremely dangerous and even fatal to them.

Thus, it is very critical that as dog parents you know very well which foods are okay and which ones to avoid.

Here are some of the most common human foods that can be extremely dangerous for your furry friends:

Chocolates
It’s very well-known that chocolates are harmful to dogs. If your dog, unfortunately, consumes chocolates, the amount and variety of chocolate they have consumed determines the symptoms and toxicity level your dog will experience.

Symptoms can include but are not limited to diarrhea, increased thirst, inside discomfort, lethargy, shiverings, abnormal heartbeat, increased body heat, seizures, vomiting, and can even result in death.

Coffee, Tea and Other Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural compound found in coffee, cocoa, and tea. It is also usually mixed with soft drinks and some medications.

Caffeine is dangerous to dogs because it can significantly increase their heart rate and stimulate their nervous system.

Just within two to four hours of drinking caffeine, dogs may undergo anxiety, extreme thirst, a loss of bladder control, vomiting, lung failure, diarrhea, and even death if ingested with too much caffeine.

Alcohol
Small amounts of alcohol found in beverages, syrups, and raw bread dough can be dangerous and poisonous to dogs. These products carry ethanol, and beer also includes hops, both of which can induce alcohol intoxication.

Symptoms of intoxication involve disorientation, nausea, vomiting, high body temperature, uneasiness, muscle tremors, panting, and seizures.

Dogs who exhibit signs of alcohol intoxication should be observed by a vet until they normalize, as it can cause organ failure and even death.

Grapes and Raisins
Grapes and raisins seem to be healthy and just pure palate delight, aren’t they? And although that is true for humans, it is completely dangerous for your furry friends.

Grapes and raisins are extremely dangerous and toxic to dogs. They can cause kidney failure and even death.

It is important to remember that poisoning can happen to your dogs from eating raw grapes and dried (raisins). So, you have to be vigilant to foods that can contain raisins like muffins, cakes, and pieces of bread.

Xylitol
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is usually added to sweeten candy, chewing gum, baked goods, toothpaste, etc. While Xylitol is completely safe for humans, it can be fatal to dogs.

Ingestion can cause a significant drop in your dog’s blood sugar, as well as liver deterioration. Initial indications often show up within 30 minutes of ingestion and include vomiting, frailty, depression, difficulty moving, unconsciousness, and seizures.

These are only five of the many human foods that can cause harm to your dog. The best thing you can do as a parent is to educate yourself about the other human food that can impose danger on your furry friends.

When you know exactly what foods to avoid, you can keep your dogs safe. Another thing you can do is to keep human foods safe and out of your pets’ reach. And lastly, keep in touch with your vet to know more about how you can take good care of your loving pets.