The real problem is the fungus or mold that attacks walnuts after they get wet from rain or sprinklers , which produces toxins. If the fungus or mold is ingested by your dogs, they can become very ill and possibly die. Signs that should alert you to walnut poisoning are vomiting, trembling, drooling, lack of coordination, lethargy, loss of appetite, and jaundice indications such as yellowing eyes and gums. Severely affected dogs can produce blood-tinged vomit or stools.
Dogs can take several days to exhibit serious signs of illness. As a general rule, the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. But any chocolate, in large enough amounts, can kill a dog.
An single ounce of chocolate can kill a pound dog, and most dogs will happily consume far more than an ounce of chocolate. The symptoms may not show up for several hours and so might make you think all is well , with death following within twenty-four hours.
A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous. While a few apple seeds may not cause a problem, the effects can accumulate over time if they are given to dogs regularly. DO NOT let your dog chew on a peach pit, cherry pit, apricot pit, or plum pit. Those of us with furry, barking friends may wonder whether tomatoes are safe to share. Dogs can absolutely have the tomato fruit.
Tomatoes are notoriously acidic, which could definitely cause problems in a dog with a sensitive stomach. Be sure you start with small amounts to see how your dog reacts, just like you would when introducing any new food.
Cooked tomatoes are safe for dogs, just like ripe ones, and tomato pomace is a common ingredient in many dog foods. Tomato pomace is made from the ripe fruit and incorporates skin, pulp and seeds. The tomato is a member of the nightshade family of plants. Since some other members of this family are known to be very toxic, it raises doubt as to whether the more commonly consumed plants are truly healthy for dogs.
There is a potentially toxic substance found in tomatoes—called tomatine—that can be very harmful when consumed in large quantities. If you're a fan of the fleshy fruit, yes tomatoes are technically a fruit, or you're growing tomato plants in your garden this spring, there are a few things to know when it comes to letting your dog have a taste.
Joanna Woodnutt a veterinarian at BreedAdvisor , a breed guide project on the care and ownership of dogs. While tomatoes are part of the nightshade family, they produce tomatine instead of solanine.
This makes them much less toxic than other plants in this family looking at you Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, and Climbing Nightshade! Tomatoes are not generally considered toxic to dogs, but there are some things to keep in mind. Tomato plants the stems, roots, and leaves contain significantly more tomatine than the fruit, so if your dog eats any of the plants you're growing, they're at a much greater risk of poisoning.
Clinical signs of too much tomatine include:. The good news is that these symptoms are rare, and the prognosis for dogs with tomatine poisoning is generally good. Call your vet if your dog exhibits these signs, as they can be a symptom of other serious health problems in addition to tomatine consumption. So, can dogs eat tomatoes? The answer is both yes and no. Ripe tomatoes are considered nontoxic to dogs and can be fed in moderation as an occasional snack.
Unripe tomatoes and tomato plants, on the other hand, should be avoided. It is probably a good idea to keep dogs away from tomato plants, either by fencing off your garden area or by supervising your dog carefully in the garden.
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