A serious topic this time. I hear a lot of stories about the various things that dogs steal to eat and what some people choose to feed them. It seems that many people believe dogs can and should eat pretty much the same foods as humans. This is not actually the case and it is a good idea to become familiar with the main substances which can cause your dog health problems.

The following is a description of the main substances known to be toxic to dogs in greater or lesser quantity. There are other foods which might cause problems and some dogs, like people, can suffer from food allergies and sensitivities. It is important to bear in mind that what dogs need is a balanced healthy diet free from ‘junk food’ and not too much of it, in order to keep them healthy and fit. …