Although many human foods are not good for dogs, most of these items would have to be eaten in large quantities to have a serious adverse effect. On one end of the spectrum, your dog may experience some flatulence, which can be truly miserable to be around, even if it’s not actually dangerous for your pet. The next level of symptoms might be short term diarrhea or muscle spasms. Foods that are very toxic to dogs and could have serious consequences if ingested in any volume include (listed alphabetically):

avocados
animal fat
broccoli
caffeine
chocolate (unless it’s specifically made for dogs)
coffee grounds or beans
dough containing live yeast
fried or fatty foods
fruit stones or seeds (too many to list!)
garlic
grapes
green parts of tomato plants
hops
macadamia nuts
nutmeg
onions of all kinds
potato peelings
raisins
rhubarb leaves
salt
tea
tomatoes
yeast

If you ever fear your pet has ingested something toxic, call your vet immediately or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. This is a good number to post somewhere near your pet supplies where you know you can find it in an emergency.
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