What should you not feed your labrador retriever?

Answer 1

You should not feed them the following things:

Items to avoidReasons to avoidAlcoholic beveragesCan cause intoxication, coma, and death.Baby foodCan contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sourcesCan cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.Cat foodGenerally too high in protein and fats.Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeineContain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.Citrus oil extractsCan cause vomiting.Fat trimmingsCan cause pancreatitis.Grapes and raisinsContain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.HopsUnknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.Human vitamin supplements containing ironCan damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.Large amounts of liverCan cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.Macadamia nutsContain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.MarijuanaCan depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.Milk and other dairy productsSome adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.Moldy or spoiled food, garbageCan contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.MushroomsCan 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.PersimmonsSeeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.Pits from peaches and plumsCan cause obstruction of the digestive tract.Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stemsContain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.Raw eggsContain 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 fishCan result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.SaltIf eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyteimbalances.StringCan become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."Sugary foodsCan 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.TobaccoContains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.Yeast doughCan expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.Xylitol (artificial sweetener)Can cause liver failure.