Did you know..

An anonymous left a message on one of my post today to tell me that onions are actually poisonous for dogs.. Honestly, that is something new for us.. We know junk food such as chocolates, raisins, cakes, sweets are bad for us doggies. But never could I imagine healthy human food could cause us doggie harm. 

Just to set the record right, as much as my human (mostly my mom) likes to spoil me with human junk food, she usually gives it to me in moderation. So I am all good. 

Anyway, after reading the message on the post, mom went to do a little research on the food that could possibly make us uncomfortable.  Hey, what do you know, even parts of tomatoes can make us sick .. Can you believe that..So, if you guys are interested to know more, check it out at http://www.healthypet.com

For those who has problem going to the site, no worries.. Mom got them listed below for your easy reference.

Cardiovascular Toxins

Avocado (leaves, seeds, stem, fruit, skin) in birds and pocket pets Azalea (entire rhododendron family) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) Bleeding heart Castor bean Foxglove (Digitalis) Hyacinth bulbs Hydrangea

Japanese pieris Kalanchoe Lily-of-the-valley Milkweed Mistletoe berries Mountain laurel Oleander Rosary Pea Tobacco Products Yew

Gastrointestinal Toxins

Avocado (leaves, seeds, stem, fruit, skin) in dogs Amaryllis bulb Azalea (entire rhododendron family) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) Bird of Paradise Bittersweet Boxwood Buckeye Bulbs (most kinds) Buttercup (Ranunculus) Caladium Castor bean

Chocolate Chrysanthemum (a natural source of pyrethrins) Clematis Crocus bulb Croton (Codiaeum species) Cyclamen bulb Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) Eggplant Elephant’s ear English ivy (All Hedera species of ivy) Hyacinth bulbs Holly berries

Iris corms Lily (bulbs of most species) Macadamia nuts Mistletoe berries Narcissus, daffodil (Narcissus) Onions Pencil cactus/plant Potato (leaves and stem) Rosary Pea Spurge (Euphorbia species) Tomatoes (leaves and stem)

Respiratory Toxin

• Chinese sacred or heavenly bamboo
• English ivy

Neurological Toxins

Alcohol (all beverages, ethanol, methanol, isopropyl) Amaryllis bulb Azalea (entire rhododendron family) Bleeding heart Buckeye Caffeine Castor bean Chocolate Choke cherry, unripe berries Chrysanthemum (natural source of pyrethrins) Crocus bulb Delphinium, larkspur, monkshood Eggplant

Jimson weed Lupine species Macadamia nuts Marijuana (Cannabis) Morning glory Moldy foods Tobacco products Potato (leaves and stem) Tomatoes (leaves and stem)

Kidney/Organ Failure Toxins

Amanita mushrooms Anthurium Asiatic lily Begonia Calla lily Castor beans Day lily Elephant’s ear Easter lily

Grapes/raisons Jack-in-the-pulpit Lantana Oak Rhubarb leaves Scheffelera Shamrock Star-gazer Lilly

Toxins that affect the blood

• Onions
• Garlic

Do share with us if you think some of the items are missing..