Most poisonings happen in the first year — puppies eat first and ask questions never. Print this, put it on the fridge, and make sure everyone in the house knows it.
| Food | Why |
|---|---|
| Grapes & raisins | Kidney failure — even 1–2 can harm a small puppy |
| Chocolate (esp. dark/baking) | Theobromine poisoning — seizures, heart issues |
| Xylitol (sugar-free gum, some peanut butters!) | Rapid blood-sugar crash, liver failure |
| Onions, garlic, chives | Destroys red blood cells — including powders in leftovers |
| Macadamia nuts | Weakness, tremors, overheating |
| Alcohol & raw yeast dough | Dough rises in the stomach and produces alcohol |
| Cooked bones | Splinter — throat and gut perforation |
Carrot sticks, apple slices (no seeds), plain cooked chicken, blueberries, plain pumpkin. Check every peanut butter label for xylitol before the first lick.
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