Protect Your Pup: Keep These Popular Summer Foods Out of Their Reach!

People love their dogs and treat them like members of the family. But, while it’s fun to spoil your dog, remember that they aren’t just little, furry humans! They have different biologics, and what is fun and safe for us to eat in the summer, may not be safe for them. Here’s what to look out for, and why.

Grapes

So many people eat grapes during the summer as a fun refreshing treat and give their kids grape popsicles and freezies. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. Even small amounts can be dangerous, so it’s important to keep all grape products, such as grape juice or raisins, out of your dog’s reach.

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Watermelon

Watermelon itself isn’t toxic to dogs, but the rind and seeds can be difficult for them to digest and may cause gastrointestinal upset. Additionally, the high water content of watermelon can cause diarrhea if your dog eats too much.

Frozen Yogurt

While some types of yogurt are safe for dogs to eat, it’s important to avoid any that contain artificial sweeteners, like xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs. Additionally, some frozen yogurt may contain high amounts of sugar or other additives that can upset your dog’s stomach.

Eggplant

Eggplant contains solanine, a toxic substance that can cause digestive upset and even death in dogs if consumed in large quantities.

Cherries

Cherries contain cyanide, which can be toxic to dogs if consumed in large quantities. Keep the cherry pie, cherry drinks, and cherry popsicles away from your dog.

Cooked Bones

With all the BBQ’ing you might think nothing of giving your dog the steak bones, rib bones, and chicken bones at the end of your meal but cooked bones can splinter and cause blockages or punctures in your dog’s digestive tract. Additionally, cooked bones can also pose a choking hazard to dogs. Always avoid giving your dog cooked bones, and instead, opt for dog-safe chews or toys.

Onions

Onions are highly toxic to dogs and can cause anemia, a condition in which the body doesn’t have enough red blood cells. Symptoms of onion poisoning in dogs include weakness, vomiting, and pale gums. Keep the grilled onions away from your dog’s reach.

Corn on the Cob

While corn is safe for dogs to eat in moderation, corn on the cob can be dangerous. Dogs may be tempted to chew on the cob, which can become lodged in their intestines and cause blockages because corn cobs are indigestible.

Avocado

While avocados are a healthy snack for humans, they contain persin, a toxin that can be harmful to dogs. Consumption of avocados can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms in dogs. Keep the guacamole away from your dog.

Asparagus

While asparagus isn’t toxic to dogs, it can be difficult for them to digest and may cause gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Peaches

Peaches themselves are not toxic or dangerous for dogs. The danger comes from peach pits, which most dogs will also eat when consuming a peach. It can not only get lodged in their digestive tract, the sharp parts may do significant damage.