🚫 Foods you should never give your dog – and what to do if the accident happens

You want to treat your dog to something delicious every now and then, right? But not all food is safe for our four-legged friends. Some common foods can actually be dangerous or toxic . Here's what to avoid – and what to do if your dog happens to eat something inappropriate.

🍫 1. Chocolate

Chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs cannot break down. Even small amounts can cause vomiting, anxiety, heart problems and, in the worst case, death.

👉 If the dog has eaten chocolate:

  • Contact a vet immediately, especially if it is dark chocolate.

  • Find out approximately how much was eaten and when.

  • Have your dog's weight and age handy when you call.

🧅 2. Onions and garlic

Both raw and cooked onions and garlic damage a dog's red blood cells and can lead to anemia.

👉 If the dog has eaten onions or garlic:

  • Call the vet even if it seems small.

  • Symptoms may only appear after a few days.

  • Please save the packaging or note the quantity.

🍇 3. Grapes and raisins

Many people don't know that these can cause acute kidney failure in dogs.

👉 If the dog has eaten grapes or raisins:

  • Contact a veterinarian immediately – don't wait for symptoms.

  • Try to calculate approximately how many have disappeared.

  • Keep an eye on whether the dog starts vomiting or becomes lethargic.

🥑 4. Avocado

Avocados contain persin, which can cause stomach upset, and the seed is a choking hazard.

👉 If the dog has eaten avocado:

  • Small amounts of fruit pulp are usually not acutely toxic, but call your veterinarian if you are unsure.

  • If the core is missing, it can be an emergency – it can get stuck in the intestine.

🥤 5. Caffeine

Coffee, energy drinks, and tea can lead to serious heart problems.

👉 If the dog has ingested caffeine:

  • Call a veterinarian as soon as possible.

  • Calculate the approximate amount of caffeine.

  • Keep the dog calm until help arrives.

🍖 6. Boiled bones

Cooked bones splinter easily and can injure the intestines or get stuck in the throat.

👉 If the dog has eaten cooked bones:

  • Do not try to induce vomiting.

  • Watch for signs of pain or constipation.

  • Contact a veterinarian if your dog seems unwell.

🧂 7. Very salty or fatty foods

Too much salt or fat can cause poisoning or pancreatitis.

👉 If the dog has ingested this:

  • Call your veterinarian if you notice vomiting, diarrhea, or weakness.

  • Do not give extra water or food before receiving advice.

💡 What to do if your dog has eaten something poisonous

✅ Stay calm.
✅ Call your veterinarian or poison control center immediately (in Sweden: 010-456 67 00).
✅ Have information ready: the dog's weight, age, what and how much was eaten, and when.
✅ Save packaging or leftovers if possible.
✅ Do not try to induce vomiting without the advice of a veterinarian.

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