FOODS TO AVOID

The information on this page is provided only as a reference. Always consultant with your veterinarian before feeding your pet any product.

Below is a list of items that shouldn't been feed to your pet and the reason why it is hazardous to your pet's health.

ITEMS TO AVOID	REASONS TO AVOID
Alcoholic beverages	Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food	Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources	Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food	Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine	Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts	Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings	Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins	Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops	Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron	Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver	Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts	Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Milk and other dairy products	Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage	Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms	Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions (raw, cooked, or powder)	Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs.
Persimmons	Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems	Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Salt	If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances
Sugary foods	Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Yeast dough	Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Reference: PetEducation.com

NUTRITION REFERENCE

Below is a reference to the ingredients that are in our products and the benefits to your pet. This is by no means an authorative source. As always, consult your veterinarian before purchasing any product for your pet.

INGREDIENT	HEALTH BENEFIT
Banana	High in potassium. (Dog Feeding Info)
Beef Stock	Flavorful addition to food. (PamperedPuppy)
Carrots	Provides a nutrious form of fiber. ( BigPawsOnly)
Chicken Breast	Animal based protein that can help dogs maintain muscle structure. (IAMS)
Chicken Stock	Flavorful addition to food. (PamperedPuppy)
Eggs	Very high in protein and nutritious. (See Fido)
Honey	Natural source of nutrients. (The Dog Food Project)
Oatmeal	A heart smart food that is an excellent fiber source and clinically proven to lower cholesterol. (DobberDogs))
Parmesan Cheese	A hard cheese that has a granular texture that is great for adding flavor to foods. (SeeFido)
Sweet Potato	Naturally sweet and packed with vitamins and minerals. (Dog Blog)
Wheat Germ	Provides vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and zinc. (VegetarianDogs)
Whole Wheat	Whole, unprocessed grains retain all the nutrients in the bran layer and are highly digestible and valuable sources of energy. (The Dog Food Project)