Dangerous summer fruits for dogs – dog messages

Boppard. While some fruits are unproblematic (see “Healthy summer fruits for the dog”), There are others who shouldn't eat dogs because they can be poisonous or harmful to health. The most dangerous summer fruits for dogs include:

• Grapes and raisins: These are highly toxic to dogs and can lead to acute kidney failure, even in small quantities. The exact cause is still unknown, but the symptoms range from vomiting to diarrhea to lethargy and loss of appetite. In the worst case, the consumption can be fatal.
• Avocado: It contains Persin, a fabric that is poisonous for dogs and can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and heart problems.
• Stone fruit ⇾ like cherries, plums, peaches, apricots: The seeds of these fruits contain hydrocyanic acid, which is released when chipping and can lead to severe poisoning. In addition, swallowed seeds can lead to an intestinal lock. The flesh itself is non -toxic and can be given in small quantities
  · Citrus fruits ⇾ like oranges, lemons, lime, grapefruit: They contain a lot of acid and essential oils that can irritate and vomit the gastrointestinal tract as well as diarrhea.
• Star fruit (Carambole) and quinces: In particular, star fruit can lead to problems in dogs with kidney disease and, in some cases, even impair heart function. Quinces contain tannins that are difficult to digest for dogs and can cause indigestion. The seeds of quinces contain hydrocyanic acid, which can lead to neurological disorders.
• Juniper berries: These berries are poisonous for dogs. Juniper berries contain essential oils and the diterpensic acid (Isocupressin acid), which can lead to irritation of the gauge in dogs, kidney damage and pregnant animals to uterine irritation.
• Elderberries: They are highly toxic for dogs because it contains the glycoside sambunigrine that can release hydrocyanic acid. The hydrocyanic acid is poisonous for dogs and can vomit, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, seizures and, in the worst case, to death.
• Gar cherry: It is one of the most poisonous plants. The toll cherry contains tropical alkaloids, L -hyoscyamine and scopolamine. These fabrics in the toll cherry are highly toxic and represent a high -grade danger to the dog and people.
• Rhubarb: Rhabarber is poisonous for dogs because it contains oxalic acid, especially in the leaves. This acid can lead to the absorption of important minerals, such as calcium, blocking and health problems, such as kidney damage. Rhubarb gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting or diarrhea can cause.
• Unripe tomatoes and green plant parts: They contain solanine and tomatin that are poisonous for dogs. These substances can occur to symptoms of poisoning such as gastrointestinal complaints, diarrhea, vomiting, sleepiness, loss of coordination and cardiac arrhythmias. Mature, red tomatoes in small quantities are usually harmless.

It is important to ensure that the dog has no access to these dangerous fruits. In the event of uncertainties or suspicion that the dog has eaten a toxic fruit, always contact a veterinarian immediately. (Stefan Richter)

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