If you have a pet dog then you always want the best for it.You are also very likely to be the sort of owner who is easily persuaded to feed your dog food for people from the table. However, the problem with this well meant act is that many human foods are very toxic to dogs and may lead to serious dog health care problems.

One example of a food we regularly enjoy that could seriously jeopardise dog health care is chocolate.A lot of people are aware that it isn’t good for dogs, but it is actually very dangerous for dogs to eat.Some of the problems that it causes are much faster heart rate, hallucinations, diarrhoea, seizures, internal bleeding, heart attacks and potentially even death.Many people are tempted to give their dogs a little bit of chocolate but a small chocolate bar can be enough to kill a small dog, so it is not worth the risk. If your dog eats chocolate you should try and make it sick and consult a vet as soon as possible.

Most dogs won’t appear too keen to eat raisins or grapes anyway, but the fruits are incredibly dangerous to dog health care. If a dog eats a big enough quantity of grapes or raisins is eaten then a dog will suffer kidney failure and most likely death. Some sizes and breeds of dog can eat more grapes or raisins than others, but it is much better to avoid the dog health care risk.

Macadamia nuts and onions also pose a threat to dog health care. A dog that has eaten either of them may suffer with stomach pain, hyperthermia, shaking and stiffness.

Although we rarely see drunken dogs, it is true that a dog that has drunk alcohol will bahve in a similar way to a human who is intoxicated.Obviously drinking alcohol has the same health effects in dogs and is likely to leave your pet feeling quite poorly. However, should the dog have drunk beer specifically, then there is a another problem. The hops found in beer are dangerous to dog health care. The hops can cause malignant hyperthermia which normally leads to death.Again, the dog’s tolerance of the hops is affected by breed, with greyhounds known for their intolerance to hops.

Even though most dog owners are familiar with the basic principles of dog health care, it is still very important to follow this advice to take the best care of your pet.