Pet experts list five common 'healthy' foods to never feed your dog

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Dog owners are being warned not to feed their furry friends certain foods that could be mistaken as good for them. While some "health snacks" are diet-friendly and beneficial to humans, they can be potentially deadly to pooches and should never be given certain fruits, nuts vegetables, cheese and more.

It comes after one pet parent raised the alarm after her pup was "poisoned" by a common home decoration.The caution comes courtesy of the pet insurance specialists at Protectivity, who highlighted that owners need to be aware of the seemingly innocent things that are actually toxic to dogs.The experts said: "This time of year can be full of hazards for pets as owners juggle festive leftovers and changes to their diet - especially if they resolved to eat healthier in the new year.

The best way to prevent accidents is by educating yourself on which items are toxic, keeping them out of the way."Read below to learn what foods you should never feed to your dog, as reported by Wales Online.Commenting on the dangers, a spokesperson added: "As well as keeping problem foods out of reach, it’s also key to set boundaries with your dog so that your pet knows what’s expected of them."These boundaries aren’t limited to dog owners but anyone who works around them, such as dog groomers or dog walkers.

It can be tempting to indulge our four-legged friends when there’s so much excess food left over from the festive period, but these actions can have dangerous consequences."And while you may be aiming to improve your eating habits this year.