This is a common
question to English Bulldog Breeder Miami for every new pet parent: should they
feed their English bulldog human foods? The answer is yes but with some
important exceptions. But what are these exceptions? Let's read the article
till its end to know what are those toxic foods that you should avoid in your
English bulldog.
Chocolate
Never feed your
bulldog chocolate. As this is the most dangerous food for your bulldog that can
make them sick or develop heartbeat, tremors, seizures etc. If a small amount
of chocolate is on your floor, remove it now. The presence of the bromine can
make your dog sick and you may call a vet immediately. Dark chocolate contains
more of the the bromine that immediately leads to heart problems for your
dog.
Artificial Sweetener
The artificial
Sweeteners like xylitol are one of the most toxic things that your bulldog can
eat. Xylitol is generally found on some mints and gums which should be avoided
for your bulldogs. Research says xylitol is 100 times more dangerous than
chocolate, especially for English bulldog puppies. As per, English
bulldog puppies for sale Miami, avoid their stick
that has xylitol as it may make their blood sugar level dip down considerably.
Other foods that may contain xylitol are:
- Fruit
drinks
- Gums
- Peanut
butter
- Pudding
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Cereals
- Baked
foods etc.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are
one of the most important toxic foods that you should not feed your English
bulldog. However, the discovery about Macadamia nuts is new and the scientist
even doesn't know what the compound that does harm for the puppies is.
Generally, the problems after eating Macadamia nuts are nonfatal, still your
dog may experience vomiting, hypothermia, tremor etc.
Apple Cores
Apple is one of the
most popular fruits in the market. But the apple core can do so much harm for
your puppies. The presence of cyanogen glycosides or cyanide. Eating apple core
for the bulldog puppy can lead to sudden breathing problems, shock and
sometimes coma.
Grapes and Raisins
Grapes and raisins
are not harmful for every dog species but it may cause severe kidney disorders
for the English bulldogs. Even after 12 hours of ingestion, your dog may
experience lethargic and diarrhoea. So, try to treat the first symptoms, otherwise
it will lead to depression, dehydration and decrease of appetite. If the
symptoms are severe, then don't wait. Call the vet and start treatment
immediately.
Onions and Garlics
Onion and garlic is
one of the most commonly found things in every home. These are not good for
English bulldog puppies as they cause gastroenteritis, and severe damages for
red blood cells. But the garlic is considered as five times more potent than
the onions. Onion and garlic present symptoms like leathery, weakness, dark collared
urine, etc.
Conclusion
These above all are
the foods that are considered as toxic for English bulldogs. So, try to avoid
these foods for your bulldog puppies. If you see any symptoms after eating the
above symptoms, call a vet immediately. As the single symptom may lead to a
serious problem that may even lead to death. To keep the harms out of your dog,
after you buy a dog from the English
bulldog for sale Miami, ask your veterinarian to provide you with a diet chart that meets the
nutritional needs of your puppies.
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