As dog lovers, we want to pamper our furry family members all the time. Especially when it comes to sharing the things we love with them. Unfortunately, not everything that is good for us is also good for our pets. Listed below are a number of foods that you should keep away from your dogs.

1. Chocolate (and caffeine): Now, even if you’ve never owned a dog of your own, you probably know that chocolate is toxic to dogs. What you may not know is that this extends to coffee and caffeine as well. All these elements come from cocoa beans, which contain methylxanthines. This is known to cause numerous ill effects in dogs and even death. They should be kept away from your pets.

2. Grapes and Raisins – This one might not be that well known, and that might be because the reason behind it is also somewhat unknown, but grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. It is best to avoid giving any of these to your dog.

3. Salt – When ingested in large amounts, salt can cause excessive thirst and urination in pets. This can lead to severe dehydration and even sodium ion poisoning, so it’s best to limit the salty snacks you give your dogs. Some common salty snacks to watch out for may include pretzels, chips, popcorn, etc.

4. Bread – This common table food can cause bloating and twisting in your dog’s stomach. This extends to all forms of bread, from sliced ​​to baked. Also, when eating raw dough, the ethanol produced by the yeast can make your dog drunk. You obviously don’t want that, so you’ll want to keep all forms of bread away from your puppies.

5. Bones – Dogs are famous for their love of bones, however, giving them table bones can be very harmful to them. Certain bones like chicken and ribs are prone to breaking easily. This can damage your dogs throat and even suffocate them. Bones can also splinter at any point as you descend, potentially damaging your insides and stomach. It’s best to give your dogs only bones made especially for chewing, like the ones you can find at your local pet store.