Dangerous foods for dogs

As I said in my last post, I love my dog!
My husband loves him too!

I want to make sure he is healthy and happy.
So, I like to prepare special food for him to eat. 

Dogs are omnivores, which means they eat more than just meat.
They can eat many of the vegetables, fruit, seeds, and other foods that we eat.


But be careful! Some human food is dangerous for dogs.

Look at the following photos. 
Can you name all of these dangerous foods in English? 
Make a list.
You should have 30 items on your final list.

1, 2, 3

Three of the most dangerous foods for dogs. 

4, 5, 6, 7

What new dangerous foods can you spot?

8

This product can kill your dog!

9 

The skin and the pit of this fruit is very dangerous for dogs.

10, 11, 12

Can you spot three new dangers?

13

Popcorn is OK for dogs, so what has been added that makes it bad?

14

Hint: People in England love to drink this.

15

What kind of drinks are these? _________ drinks

16

What do French fries, onion rings and chicken wings have in common? They are all _________ foods.

17

The dog is thinking about eating this. What is it? Why do you think it is bad for your dog?

18

Not so bad for your dog, but no real nutrition here either.

19

Not a common fruit. Do you know its name? It is good for you but bad for your dog. 

20

Why are these bones bad for your dog?

21

The slices are good, but something here is bad...

22

Yes, dogs love it, but they can't digest it. Limit your dog to small amounts of this food.

23

This sugary treat is bad for you and bad for your dog.

24

Some herbs are good for your dog, but this is bad. It is related to onions and garlic and leeks. 

25

This bacon contains a lot of ______. It is bad for your dog. 

26, 27

These two fruit contain dangerous pits. 

28

Dogs like the taste of this but they need very little in their diets. 

29

When you go shopping for this, don't buy any for your dog! This __________________ contains a lot of ____________________.

30

Yeah, we love it and dogs will eat it, but it is bad for them. Why?

ANSWERS

1. Chocolate
2. Grapes
3. Onions
4. Beer and other alcohol
5. Coffee
6. Nuts, especially macadamia nuts
7. Garlic
8. Sugar-free gum
9. Avocado
10. Tomatoes
11. Mushrooms
12. Raisins
13. Popcorn with butter and salt
14. Tea
15. Energy drinks
16. Fried food
17. Yeast dough
18. Pasta
19. Persimmons
20. Cooked bones
21. Apple seeds and stems
22. Cheese
23. Chewing gum
24. Chives 
25. Fat
26. Peaches
27. Plums
28. Salt
29. Candy (Sugary foods)
30. Pizza (and any food that has garlic, onions added)

Why are these foods bad for dogs? 

Some foods are toxic or poisonous for dogs.

Some are just bad for your dog's health.
Caffeine, sugar, fat, and salt are bad for your dog, but they are also bad for people.

But don't worry. There are lots of people food that are very healthy. You can share them with your dog. See the next post to find out what people food is good for your dog.

Pet food recalls

I love my dog. 

I want to give him the best food.

When my dog eats all his food, I know he likes it.

Sometimes I give my dog treats. 

I use treats to train him.

Sometimes I give him dental sticks. They help clean his teeth.

I give him good food and treats, so that he will be healthy.
We all want our dogs to be healthy and happy.

Unfortunately, pet food and treats may NOT be good for your pet.

Every year, pet food brands are recalled.

They might make your pet sick.

What was wrong with the pet food?

Some food had bacteria in it!

Some food had plastic in it!

Some food had rat poison in it!

So, how do I know what food is safe for my dog?

Read reviews about the best brands of dog food.

Ask your vet.

Give your dog fresh food.

Did you know...?
Some foods that we eat are also good for dogs.

But...
some people food is dangerous for dogs!

So...
stay tuned for next week's blog: 

What food can I share with my dog?

See you next week!