Spring Foods That Are Dangerous For Your Dogs
Like most pup parents, I love spoiling my dog. This means, I regularly shower her with toys, and I allow her to sleep in my bed with her very own pillow. Unfortunately for her, I am pretty strict when it comes to giving her human food. She claims that I’m withholding tasty treats because I am a monster who never wants to see her happy. But I swear, I'm just doing it so that she remains healthy.
With Spring just around the corner, I plan on giving her some seasonal fruits and vegetables. However, some Spring foods are toxic to our furry friends.
Cherries
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Cherry pits and stems are toxic to our canine companions. If you purchase cherries, make sure that you keep them in a spot safe from Spot.
Pups will not have serious issues if they eat the flesh of cherries. However, it could result in a stomach ache, so proceed with caution. You should also talk to your vet before introducing new food to your dog.
Watercress
Watercress is a common ingredient in many Spring salads. While the leafy green is quite beneficial to humans, it is dangerous for dogs to consume.
Grapefruit
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Now, my dog seems disgusted by the scent of grapefruit, so I’m sure she doesn't mind that this fruit is on the list. The peel and seeds are the most toxic part of the grapefruit for our furry friends. And the flesh is not great either. According to Love Your Dog, the fruit “is high in citric acid,” which will cause your dog to have some tummy issues.
Spring Onion
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Unfortunately for my furry friend, I love onions, and I put them in nearly everything I eat. This means she does not get table scraps, and she resents me for it. The AKC reported that onions have “a toxic principle known as N-propyl disulfide,” which can cause “anemia in dogs.” If your pup consumes an onion, they may appear lethargic, have a loss of appetite, and vomit.
Spring Garlic
According to the AKC, both onion and garlic are in “the allium family.” This means that garlic is also not safe for our canine companions to eat, no matter how it is prepared.
If your dog has eaten any Spring fruits and vegetables listed, please contact your vet as soon as possible!