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Our canine best friends share a lot with us – we often let them sleep in our beds, take them with us when we go out and even give them clothes that match our outfits! But one area where we may not be able to share everything is our food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of our dogs are incredibly adept at begging for food. When they turn on the charm and look at us with pleading eyes, most dog owners will be hard-pressed to say no. However, it’s important that we don’t give our dogs human food that can be harmful to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australian dog breeders recommend<\/a> not giving them treats from the dinner table altogether, as they can start to prefer eating your table scraps instead of their actual food. It works better to give them treats especially made for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, dogs are curious animals and are skilled at finding food that they think smells interesting. We’ve heard of some particularly talented pooches being able to open cupboards or refrigerators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Do I Do if My Dog Eats Something Toxic?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a good idea to know the phone number for your local animal poison control (if any), as well as your veterinarian’s emergency hotline. Having these contacts on-hand when your dog ingests something toxic can potentially save their life. Apart from that, learn the common symptoms of food poisoning in dogs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n