Don't Ever Feed Your Shih Tzu These Foods.

As surprising as it sounds, many foods that are perfectly safe for humans to eat contain
toxins that are harmful or even fatal to your Shih Tzu!
You could be unknowingly poisoning your best friend by giving them table scraps,
tidbits and other foods such as grapes, sugar free candy, and chocolate!
Some common foods that can causes serious health risks in even small
amounts include:
" #hocolate $ A xanthine compound theobromine, found in chocolate, is the ingredient
that makes it dangerous for dogs! %nsweetened baking chocolate has six times more
Theobromine than milk chocolate!
Some large dogs seem to be able to handle a small amount of chocolate but for
smaller dogs such as Shih Tzu, the same amount can oison them.
" #ocoa bean mulch used in gardens also contains Theobromine and is poisonous to
dogs! %nfortunately, many dogs find cocoa bean mulches wonderful chocolate smell
irresistible! !ever feed an" chocolate to "our dogs regardless of "our dog's size
or the t"e of chocolate.
" &rapes and raisons can cause fatal kidney failure in some dogs! 'or some unknown
reason, there are dogs that grapes and raisons seem to have no ill effect on while
others become very ill after eating only a couple! Although the exact toxin is unknown
to date, the first symptom of illness from grapes and raisons is vomiting, followed by
fatal kidney failure!
" (any sugar free candy and gum contains a sweetener called xylitol, also known as
wood or birch sugar! Sugar free gum or candy eaten in large amounts by your dog could
result in a rapid blood sugar drop in the dog! Signs that often develop rapidly include
coordination loss, depression, and seizures!
Seek veterinar" treatment immediatel" if "our Shih Tzu disla"s an" of these
signs.
" 'eeding your dog fatty foods such as turkey skin and ham fat could overtax the
pancreas causing pancreatic! Symptoms of inflammation of the pancreas include
stomach pain and vomiting! )mmediately take your dog to the vet if he displays any
symptoms, as this is definitely a medical emergency! *ever feed your dog fatty foods
such as ham fat, chiken skin or turkey skin as it is better to be safe than sorry
" Alcohol poisoning could occur in your Shih Tzu if he eats bread dough containing
yeast! )t can release alcohol in large +uantities when it ferments in your dogs stomach!
You should avoid feeding your dog most nuts due to their high phosphorus content and
definitely never feed macadamia nuts to your dog! These could cause temporary rear
leg paralysis in your pet!
" ,aw eggs should generally be avoided in the dog diet as they can cause in the body
to be unable to absorb biotin resolution in skin and coat problems! #ooked eggs are an
excellent source of protein and can be a great addition to the diet in small amounts!
" Avoid feeding your dog any type of cat food as it is very -)&- in protein, fats and
sugars that can be very serious in dogs with diabetes!
" .airy products such as milk and cheese can be problematic for lactose intolerant dogs
resulting in diarrhea and vomiting!
" A dogs diet should never exceed /01 of the total amount as table scraps or human
food! )n addition, never give a dog -%(A* vitamins or supplements as they can cause
health concerns!
" #ooked bones of any kind can easily splinter in the dog s mouth and cause damage
to the gums, throat, and lining of the stomach and digestive system! )n addition, the
bones can lodge in the throat and cause severe damage! ,aw meaty bones are the best
for dogs, and should be removed when the meat is removed!
" 2xcessive salt may cause electrolyte imbalances and dehydration in dogs! )t should be
eliminated from the diet as much as possible! 3nions and garlic contain sulfoxides and
disulfides that can lead to anemia in dogs!
So as you can see there are many common food items that though healthy for humans,
can cause serious illness to your Shih Tzu!