Watch what scraps you give your dog
Everyday snacks, such as nuts and grapes, can actually be very harmful to dogs. Grapes, onions, raisins, macadamia nuts, baker's chocolate, and caffeinated products are all known to be toxic. Be sure to keep the ASPCA Poison Control number (888-426-4435), as well as your vet’s phone number, available for any emergencies your puppy or dog may have.
Daphne Riggs
Daphne Riggs
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog
Items to avoid Reasons to avoid Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death. Avocado The leaves, seeds, fruit, and bark contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats. Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea and be toxic to the heart and nervous systems. Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting. Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis. Fish (raw, canned or cooked) If fed exclusively or in high amounts can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. Grapes, raisins and currants Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract. Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death. Human vitamin supplements containingiron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys. Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle. Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats may develop diarrhea if given large amounts of dairy products. Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs. Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death. Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions. Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis. Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract. Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella. Raw meat May contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Rhubarb leaves Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body." Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus. Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed. Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death. Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines. Xylitol (artificial sweetener) Can cause very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can result in vomiting, weakness and collapse. In high doses can cause liver failure. source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1659&aid=1030
* Miniature Schnauzers are also prone to health issues as a result of being over weight. Do not allow your dog to become over weight and make sure they get plenty of exercise. You greatly shorten their life expectancy when you allow them to get fat!
* Miniature Schnauzers are also prone to health issues as a result of being over weight. Do not allow your dog to become over weight and make sure they get plenty of exercise. You greatly shorten their life expectancy when you allow them to get fat!