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+DOG UNSAFE FOODS MASTER LIST
+Format:
+Food / Category:
+- Toxic Compound(s):
+- Risks & Symptoms:
+- Notes:
+- Safe Alternatives:
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+Avocado
+- Toxic Compound(s): Persin
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis; pit can cause choking or intestinal blockage
+- Notes: All parts contain persin; high fat content increases pancreatitis risk; small amounts may be tolerated but best avoided
+- Safe Alternatives: Cooked pumpkin, carrots
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+Cherries
+- Toxic Compound(s): Cyanide (in stems, leaves, pits)
+- Risks & Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, shock, death; choking hazard from pit
+- Notes: Flesh contains less cyanide but still not recommended
+- Safe Alternatives: Blueberries, apple slices (no seeds)
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+Grapes / Raisins
+- Toxic Compound(s): Unknown toxin causing kidney failure
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, kidney failure, death
+- Notes: Even small amounts can be dangerous
+- Safe Alternatives: Blueberries
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+Tomatoes (green parts)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Solanine
+- Risks & Symptoms: Weakness, confusion, digestive upset
+- Notes: Fully ripe tomatoes are generally safe; green stems/leaves toxic
+- Safe Alternatives: Cooked pumpkin
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+Mushrooms (wild/unknown)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Various mycotoxins
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, organ failure, death
+- Notes: Identification is difficult, avoid all wild mushrooms
+- Safe Alternatives: Store-bought white mushrooms (cooked, plain)
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+Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Chives (Alliums)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Thiosulfates
+- Risks & Symptoms: Anemia, weakness, collapse
+- Notes: Garlic is most toxic of alliums; avoid fresh, powdered, flakes
+- Safe Alternatives: None — use vet-approved flavorings only
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+Wild Berries (unknown species)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Various
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures
+- Notes: Many are harmless but some deadly; identification is hard
+- Safe Alternatives: Blueberries, strawberries
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+Rhubarb
+- Toxic Compound(s): Soluble oxalates
+- Risks & Symptoms: Kidney failure, drooling, weakness
+- Safe Alternatives: Cooked carrots, apple slices (no seeds)
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+Xylitol (in sugar-free gum, candy, baked goods, peanut butter)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Xylitol
+- Risks & Symptoms: Hypoglycemia, seizures, liver failure, death
+- Notes: Check all labels; also found in some flavored waters and toothpaste
+- Safe Alternatives: Xylitol-free peanut butter
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+Ice Cream
+- Toxic Compound(s): Lactose, possible xylitol, chocolate
+- Risks & Symptoms: Digestive upset, pancreatitis, toxicity from additives
+- Safe Alternatives: Frozen banana puree, plain yogurt (lactose-free)
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+Chocolate / Cocoa
+- Toxic Compound(s): Theobromine, caffeine
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, heart problems, death
+- Notes: Dark chocolate contains more theobromine than milk chocolate
+- Safe Alternatives: Carob (dog-safe)
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+Caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks)
+- Toxic Compound(s): Caffeine
+- Risks & Symptoms: Seizures, tremors, abnormal heart rhythms, vomiting, diarrhea
+- Notes: Dispose of grounds/bags securely
+- Safe Alternatives: Fresh water
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+Alcohol
+- Toxic Compound(s): Ethanol
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, coordination loss, breathing difficulty, coma, death
+- Safe Alternatives: None
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+Macadamia Nuts
+- Toxic Compound(s): Unknown toxin
+- Risks & Symptoms: Weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, hyperthermia
+- Safe Alternatives: Unsalted cashews (in small amounts)
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+Raw / Undercooked Meat & Eggs
+- Toxic Compound(s): Bacteria (Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria)
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy
+- Notes: Risk to humans too
+- Safe Alternatives: Cooked lean meats, scrambled eggs (plain)
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+Uncooked Yeast Dough
+- Toxic Compound(s): Expanding dough, ethanol from fermentation
+- Risks & Symptoms: Bloating, stomach twisting, alcohol poisoning
+- Safe Alternatives: Fully baked bread (small pieces)
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+Bones (cooked or raw)
+- Risks & Symptoms: Broken teeth, choking, internal injuries, blockages
+- Notes: Safer chew alternatives recommended
+- Safe Alternatives: Vet-approved chew toys
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+Moldy Food
+- Toxic Compound(s): Aflatoxin
+- Risks & Symptoms: Liver failure, tremors, seizures, irregular heartbeat
+- Safe Alternatives: Fresh food only
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+Milk
+- Toxic Compound(s): Lactose (dogs are lactose intolerant)
+- Risks & Symptoms: Diarrhea, gas, stomach pain
+- Safe Alternatives: Lactose-free dairy
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+Salt (excess)
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, lethargy, seizures
+- Safe Alternatives: Avoid salty snacks
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+Apricots
+- Toxic Compound(s): Cyanide in stems, leaves, seeds
+- Risks & Symptoms: Oxygen deprivation, breathing trouble, shock, death
+- Safe Alternatives: Apple slices (no seeds)
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+Star Fruit
+- Toxic Compound(s): Soluble calcium oxalates
+- Risks & Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, bloody urine
+- Safe Alternatives: Watermelon (seedless)
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+GENERAL ADVICE
+- Treats and snacks (including safe human foods) should make up no more than 10% of daily calories.
+- People food is often too high in fat/sugar for dogs; overfeeding can cause obesity and pancreatitis.
+- Signs of food poisoning: Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloody stool, seizures, tremors, lethargy, unsteadiness, lack of coordination.
+- Emergency contacts: Pet Poison Hotline (1-855-764-7661), ASPCA Poison Control (1-888-426-4435).