Toxic Foods.

Some of the more harmful foods to our pets include;
Nutmeg, Macadamia Nuts Grapes & Raisins.

Nutmeg, a popular spice, contains a mild hallucinogenic which can cause seizures and tremors in dogs and attacks the central nervous system.

The harmful properties in Macadamia nuts is still unknown though a small amount of nuts can still cause severe poisoning. The Macadamia Tree itself is not toxic to dogs, simply the nuts. Poisoning can lead to vomiting, pale gums, abdominal pain, tremors, weakness and difficulty walking. The toxicity usually spreads in 12 to 24 hours.

Grapes and Raisins are highly dangerous for our dogs and can cause kidney failure. It is still unknown as to what causes this severe poisoning but reports from previous cases have shown small amounts can still lead to this terrible result. Treatment for kidney failure is a long, aggressive process so like all toxic foods to dogs it MUST be avoided!

Make sure all foods around the house are kept securely away and your rubbish bin is not accessible. If any digestion is even believed to have occurred contact your vet immediately!