Foods that are poisonous to dogs
Avocados: Avocados are dangerous, partly due to a fungicidal toxin called persin.
Garlic: Garlic can be fatal to dogs due to a compound called thiosulfate that damages red blood cells.
Apples: The flesh of apples is not toxic, but the seeds can be poisonous due to a compound called amygdalin.
Milk and other dairy products: Even though milk and dairy products have calcium-boosting properties.
Macadamia nuts: In general, nuts are not good for dogs, especially macadamia nuts.
Mustard: Mustard won't be lethal to dogs in small doses, however, it can be toxic in higher amounts.
Artificial sweetener: Xylitol is a sugar alternative found in human foods such as candy and many baked sweets.
Chocolate: Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, which is poisonous to dogs.
Onions: Onions can be poisonous to dogs due to the thiosulfate they contain.
Cooked bones: Giving your dog a raw, uncooked bone to chew on is great, but avoid cooked bones.