The nine toxic foods dogs should never eat as experts share 'fatal' list

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Dog owners have been warned that certain types of food can be extremely dangerous when given to their pets. It can sometimes be difficult to resist their little faces when they want food from our plates, but some human favourites such as chocolate and avocado can pose a massive danger when dogs get their paws on them.

Experts at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have listed nine common foods that are harmful for dogs, so we should avoid feeding them these at all costs.

A spokesperson for Battersea said: "If consumed, even small amounts of these items can be fatal so always act immediately and take your dog to the vets." Here are nine common foods that we should never give our dogs.No matter how much your dog may appear to want the chocolate bar you're snacking on, you should never give them any.Chocolate is poisonous to dogs because of the stimulant it contains called theobromine.This is highly toxic for pooches and can lead to kidney failure in some circumstances.

Dark chocolate contains the most theobromine, but all chocolate should be avoided just to be safe.This dinnertime favourite shouldn't ever be fed to dogs, even though they have no problem digesting the corn itself.The issue is that the cob can get stuck in their intestines, causing a blockage which could make your dog sick.Any form of onion, whether it's cooked, raw or dried, poses a danger to dogs.When dogs eat these, it can cause gastrointestinal problems and severe damage to their red blood cells.You may not see any immediate signs of illness if your dog eats these, but be warned that they could occur up to a few days later.This popular fruit is another poisonous food for dogs.The avocado's plant, pit and leaves all contain a substance called Persin, which can