The appetite for a French bulldog is like a bottomless pit. They can eat at any time, almost anything, and they are quite opportunists when you release something. Frenchies, especially at a young age, are not aware of any danger when it comes to eating. Therefore, you must be his safe goalkeeper and pay attention to what you feed them. Tomking's kennel, the experts from French Bulldogs, helped us create a list of the 5 most dangerous foods you need to watch out for.
The dog's digestive system works differently than ours. Frenchies, including Merle French Bulldogs is no exception, and in fact they need more attention because of their small size. Some foods are prohibited due to the nitrogen risk or blockage in the intestine, while others contain toxic substances that are harmful to a dog's health. If the owner does not pay attention, the result may be fatal in both cases.
If you think your dog has eaten something bad, don't hesitate, but take him to the vet right away. Don't wait for the first symptoms to start showing as it can be too late already!
Chocolate
We all love chocolate, right? But unfortunately, chocolate is toxic to dogs, and even the smallest amount can cause a significant disease. Chocolate contains substances such as theobromine and caffeine that stimulate our heart and blood vessels. Still, our puppies cannot metabolize them in the same way we do.
The darker chocolate, the more dangerous it is. The most common Sign that your French has stolen some chocolate is that he is starting to vomit, has diarrhea and increased thirst. He is restless, constant pants and his heart rate is abnormally high.
Sweets
Candy made with granulated sugar is not only harmful to humans but also for French. Cookies, cookies are not good for your child, no matter how much he longs for it. Weight gain, diabetes and cavities are some of the negative effects of sugar, but it also adversely affects their behavior.
When we talk about sweets, we must also mention artificial sweeteners as well. Xylitol is a commonly used artificial sweetener that can cause liver failure in a French. It is used in sugar -free sweets and gums, pastries and even in peanut butter. Therefore, if your child loves peanut butter, always make sure to buy those made with other artificial sweeteners. Xylitol is also available in toothpaste, so it is not a good idea to use human toothpaste to brush the dog's teeth either.
Giving sweets to a dog is never a good idea, not even a sugar -free. They can easily suffocate on a small candy or after cooling it, it can easily block their small intestines that can only be surgically removed – if you reach the veterinarian in time.
Cooked legs
We learned from cartoons that dogs love legs. That's right, but cartoons never mention how dangerous they are. Boiled legs are easier to chew, and the swallowed splints can damage your child's gold, stomach or intestines. Splinters can do significant damage in a second, and you may not even reach the veterinarian in time. Therefore, never let your French eat cooked legs, especially not chicken legs. Think about this if your dog is on a Barf diet. Barf is the abbreviation for biologically suitable raw food (or bones and raw food). In any case, the main point is that it is a homemade diet consisting of a combination of raw muscle meat, raw meat bones, vegetables and fruits and avoids processed food.
Milk and dairy products
Some dogs love to lick some ice cream, especially on a hot summer day. But dogs can be lactose intolerant, which means that the stomach cannot process any milk -based product. If your dog has diarrhea after eating a dairy product or has allergic reactions such as itching, he is probably lactose intolerant. You must avoid giving him milk, cheese, ice cream or any milk -based product. Fortunately, you can buy dog -friendly ice cream in many places. Most of them are made of lactose -free ingredients, and Frenchies love the taste!
Grapes
Grapes are probably the most toxic fruit of all for dogs. It contains toxins that cause kidney damage that can even be fatal. So it may seem like a sweet and fun idea to play Download with a grape, but it can be a very dangerous game. The same rule applies to raisins. Raisins are old grapes, says the joke. But it is true and contains the same toxins. It is another big no when it comes to French.
Updated August 24 2022
by Janus Atienza