Vets explain seven little-known foods that are toxic to dogs

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A group of pet experts have revealed the seven lesser-known foods that are toxic to dogs if ingested.The Upper Canada Animal Hospital posted on their popular TikTok account and shared some facts about foods that can be toxic to pets if they are eaten.The account, which has 338,000 followers and over 13 million likes, posts daily videos all about pets and information on how to keep them happy and healthy.Informative videos range from stress signs spotted in dogs and cats, what to do if your dog is suffering from heatstroke, and tips for new pet owners.In the new video, the vets named seven different foods that can be toxic to dogs if they are ingested.According to the video, these are the seven toxic foods for dogs:According to the Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA), the leaves, seeds and flesh of an avocado can be potentially dangerous to dogs.Avocado flesh's high fat content can lead to gastrointestinal upset and pancreatitis in dogs if they eat too much.Other symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea, which can lead to an intestinal blockage.MedVet has explained that ibuprofen can be given to dogs in extremely small doses, due to the slim safety barrier for its toxicity to the pet.Symptoms of ibuprofen toxicity in a dog may include not eating, vomiting, black tarry stools, abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, increased thirst and increased urination.Severe symptoms can lead to fatal conditions like kidney failure and stomach ulcers.In small doses, garlic can cause nausea, drooling, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.Whereas, large doses of the Allium can cause serious damage to red blood cells, making them more likely to rupture, according to the Pet Poison Helpline.Destruction of red blood cells leads to anemia