It's Not Just Chocolate: Lots of Other Human Foods Are Toxic to Dogs – msnNOW

Dogs are our constant adoring companions, and never more so than when we’re prepping food or eating. It’s nearly impossible to resist those yearning eyes that beg for just one teeny-tiny bite. But sharing people food with your dog can be dangerous, and there are many foods that are poisonous to dogs. “Every species has different needs, and animals don’t metabolize food the same way we do,” says Deborah Linder, D.V.M., M.S., D.A.C.V.I.M., a board certified veterinary nutritionist at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. “Foods that are okay for you may not be for dogs, even for healthy pets. Assume a food is not okay to give your dog unless you learn otherwise.”
Reactions to foods toxic to dogs vary depending on the type of food, the size of your dog, and how much was ingested. “Toxic substances can cause mild adverse reactions, such as stomach upset, to severe ones, such as death,” says Tina Wismer, senior director, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Sometimes one bite may make your dog sick, but ingesting a large amount could be fatal.
If you suspect your dog has chowed down on something he or she shouldn’t have—even if you’re not entirely sure— call your vet or a pet poison control hotline ASAP. “Time can be of essence and getting to the ER as quickly as possible, preferably before the food can leave the stomach, is best,” says Dr. Linder. Also, don’t induce vomiting at home unless directed to do so by a vet.
In the meantime, minimize risk around your house: Keep garbage inaccessible, don’t leave backpacks or handbags on the floor, be careful about dropping foods while cooking, and never leave plates or glasses unattended where your pet can access them, even up on the counter, says Dr. Linder. Your dog is smarter and may be more motivated than you think to grab that plate of cookies. And if you have a new pet whose habits you don’t know yet, be even more careful.
If you do want to share people food, opt for foods that healthy dogs can enjoy safely such as baby carrots, green beans, or watermelon. And never overdo it: Too much of any food can cause GI upset or contribute to weight gain, says Dr. Linder.
Ahead, the most common foods toxic to dogs that you should never feed your dog:

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