07/03/2025
What is your dog’s favorite 4th of July snack?
Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy some good eats. Just remember, some popular Independence Day BBQ foods aren’t four legged friendly!
🦴Cooked Bones (especially chicken or ribs)
Bones can splinter and cause choking, blockages, or tears in the digestive tract.
🌽Corn on the Cob
Dogs may swallow the cob, which can cause a serious intestinal blockage.
🧅Onions, 🧄Garlic, Chives
These can damage a dog’s red blood cells, leading to anemia. They are often found in sauces, burgers, or marinades.
🍫Chocolate (in desserts like brownies or cake)
Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs even in small amounts.
🍻Alcohol (including beer, cocktails, or soaked desserts)
Even small amounts can be toxic, causing vomiting, seizures, or respiratory failure.
🍇Grapes and Raisins (in salads, desserts)
Can cause kidney failure in some dogs.
🌰Macadamia Nuts
Can cause muscle tremors, vomiting, and weakness.
🌭Fatty Meats or Trimmings (like sausage, hot dogs, or steak fat)
High fat content can trigger pancreatitis, which is painful and potentially life-threatening.
🍬Artificial Sweeteners (especially xylitol in gums, desserts, or peanut butter)
Can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar, seizures, liver failure, and death.
🥨Salty Snacks (chips, pretzels)
Too much salt can cause dehydration, vomiting, and in severe cases, sodium ion poisoning.
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