Salt poisoning: Small dogs that eat a lot of salty fries are most at risk. Symptoms include confusion, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, drunk-like behavior, and coma, among others. Bloat: The high fat in fries can cause some dogs' stomachs to twist in on themselves and fill with gas. Large breeds are more at risk.
Will a french fry hurt my dog?
“The basic principle is that you shouldn't feed your pet human foods, but foods such as French fries, hot dogs and hamburgers contain excessive amounts of salt and fat for your canine companions,” says Dr. Frederic Gaschen, a specialist in small animal internal medicine and professor at Louisiana State University.
Are fries poisonous to dogs?
French fries Salty snacks, in general, are a bad idea for dogs; too much salt can even lead to sodium ion poisoning. So it's safe to toss your dog one or two fries at the drive-through, but don't super-size their serving.
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