How To Kill The Dog!

You have recently welcomed your new furry friend into your home. Now it's time to try to kill him!

How to kill your dog? Here's a good recipe. Start with a diet consisting of heaps of leafy green veggies garnished with avocado and onions, a good smothering of crushed macadamia nuts and lets not forget to throw in some chocolate coated raisin and grape cake for desert topped of with a nice bowl of beer or coffee. Sound delicious? Sure, and a real killer for your dog.

Seriously, while I make light of this recipe, some pet owners really do feed their dogs some of this fatal fare. Whether it is through pure ignorance or senseless lunacy I have no idea but some misguided dog owners are actually guilty of such misdogressions.

Let's consider a few no-brainer facts. What do dogs eat in the wild? What sort of teeth has nature provided them with?

All dogs will eat some grains, grasses and vegetables. But they also eat meat. This is why they are equipped with teeth designed for grinding and tearing. If we take the example of a wolf or wild dog, they will typically hunt down and kill another animal to satisfy their hunger. K9's are omnivorous (they eat plants and meat). Trying to change their biological makeup is a futile and potentially dangerous endeavor.

I get so angry when pet owners try to impose their own preferred leafy green eating habits on dogs. A good diet for any dog consists of a well balanced variety of nutritious foods like meat for protein, a little fish with omega 3 for healthy skin and a shiny coat, some vegetables for fiber, bones and dry food for healthy teeth and gums, clean water and so on.

For dogs, essential nutrients and important amino acids are only delivered through a well balanced and nutritious diet. Quality vitamin and mineral supplements may also help your pet to be vital and energetic.

Here are some foods you should never give to your dog.

Onions

Onions contain sulfur compounds which can cause a form of hemolytic anemia, resulting in the destruction of red blood cells and possible kidney damage.

Chocolate

Chocolate and cocoa are big no-no's for dogs. They contain a chemical called theobromide that can induce adverse affects to a dog's heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system.

Caffeine

Caffeine contains a toxic chemical similar to chocolate. Damage to the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system may result from caffeine ingestion.

Macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts, can cause your dog to experience severe illness although it is typically not considered fatal.

Xylitol (artificial sweetener)

Used as a sugar-free sweetener, Xylitol is usually found in many types of candy and chewing gum causing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas, resulting in hypoglycemia or low blood sugar leading to possible severe damage of the liver.

Alcohol and Yeast Dough

Alcoholic beverages and uncooked yeast dough's contain the toxic chemical compound, ethanol. In dogs, this can cause disruption to the central nervous system and respiratory depression.

Fruit Pits and Seeds

Seeds and pips from Apples, cherries, peaches, and plums contain cyanide which can cause your dog to experience vomiting, breathing difficulties, apnea tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, skin irritation and even coma.

Grapes and Raisins

Grapes and Raisins can cause irreversible kidney damage, Death may result. As little as 4 or 5 grapes or raisins can cause serious illness and can be fatal in smaller dog breeds.

Avocado

Avocado fruit leaves and seeds contain persin, a toxin which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Even the bark of an avocado tree contains the toxin so the truck should be protected from contact with your dog.

Pets that are feed a good diet not only survive, they thrive! Dogs that are fed a strictly vegetarian diet often appear sickly compared with that of their omnivorous counterparts that are fed on a well balanced diet that includes animal product.

No doubt you want what is best for your furry friend so you can always talk to your vet about the best dietary options for your dog.