It’s an average afternoon until you look at your dog, who's eating leftover mango. You enter panic mode. Is that a toxic food for dogs? A veterinarian at Oaks North Animal Hospital in San Antonio TX can help! (And yes, mangoes are safe in moderation, minus their peel and pit.) Our team at Oaks North Animal Hospital has compiled a list of common toxic food for dogs.

Chocolate: Chocolate contains methylxanthines. Side effects of consuming chocolate range from minor to serious and include vomiting and diarrhea, panting, issues with thirst and urination, and seizures. The darker the chocolate, the more potent its toxicity.

Coconut: Although the toxicity level is not extremely high, coconut is not a safe snack for dogs. Coconut milk and flesh contain certain oils that can cause stomach upset, including diarrhea.

Grapes/Raisins: If your dog ingests grapes or raisins, it can lead to excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney damage or failure. This is caused by a substance in them called tartaric acid.

Milk: It is not recommended to give dogs milk products because, unlike people, dogs do not have enough of the digestive enzyme lactase. Milk can cause varying degrees of stomach issues.

Nuts: Nuts contain a high amount of fat and oil, making them a toxic food for dogs. Ingesting nuts can cause digestive upset, or more seriously, pancreatitis. One that is especially toxic is the macadamia nut; after eating macadamias, a dog can experience weakness, vomiting, tremors, or even hyperthermia. Symptoms may last 1-2 days.

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If your pet has ingested a substance that you're unsure of, please contact Oaks North Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX. If your pet consumes any of the above substances or other known toxic food for dogs, please don’t risk it; bring your dog in right away to see a veterinarian. Call us today at (210) 697-9585 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.