What foods should Cane Corso dogs avoid?

Being a brawny and powerful breed, the Cane Corso comes with some specific dietary needs. Besides physical development may slow down, the dog may also develop health issues of serious nature due to incorrect food intake. Just like the Irish Wolfhound, both Cane Corso and Irish Wolfhound have the same dietary limitations for which owners of the two breeds have to be vigilant when it comes to the daily feeding of their dogs in order to prevent the dogs from getting poisoned.

I. Alcohol and Caffeinated Drinks

The stimulating effects of the Cane Corso’s nervous and digestive systems caused by both alcohol and caffeinated drinks are the common ground for which who would suggest avoiding them altogether. One can expect alcohol to induce vomiting, diarrhea, and breath difficulties, and, consequently, coma or death if the symptoms are extended. Caffeine, which is mainly present in coffee, tea, and chocolate, acts by increasing the heart rate and blood pressure, thus interrupting the standard physiological processes. Moreover, even a very limited amount may lead to irreparable harm, which is a dietary restriction shared by these two breeds. Both breeds have an extremely low tolerance to these substances due to their metabolic systems.

II. Onions, Garlic, and Other Irritant Vegetables

Eating onions, garlic, or leeks can cause hemolytic anemia as these vegetables in the Allium family contain propyl disulfide which is a red blood cells destroying compound. After eating these, dogs may become lethargic, lose their appetite, and have dark-colored urine. Without a quick response, this will heavily affect the liver and kidney. You should also be aware that the dangerous substances in these vegetables that affect the blood are there even if you eat them raw or cooked. As long as you just add small amounts that can be hazardous for dogs in the long run like in case of minced onion or garlic which contains that the health of Cane Corsos can be put at risk through slow accumulation.

III. Grapes and Raisins

Many dogs are put in danger by grapes and raisins without their owners realizing it, as most people tend to think that these fruits are safe to feed to dogs. The symptoms that the dog is about to go through have short incubation periods which include vomiting, diarrhea, and, in some cases, acute kidney failure. Though the toxic agent in the grapes is still unknown, the hard cases mostly support the theory that even only a couple of grapes can be the cause of a very serious issue in a low-weight Cane Corso situation. It is necessary for owners to refrain from giving foods containing grapes or raisin in their daily meals.

IV. Avocado

There is a toxic element called “persin” in avocados. Although people can take it well, the dog is likely to have digestion discomforts like vomiting and diarrhea. Furthermore, the pits of the avocados are pretty large and tough. In case a dog is forced to eat one at some point, it can lead to a situation where the esophagus or intestines are blocked by the pit and the removal has to be done via surgery. Hence, among other pet care tips, the one including showing off your best dog food feeding skills is to abjure from giving avocados or avocado-derived goods to the Cane Corso because of preventing accidents.

Humans play a vital role in a dog’s life, moreover, a dog’s dietary health is the main factor that determines not only a dog’s quality of life but also its length of life. Owners, therefore, need to refrain from feeding their dogs with the listed above harmful foods strictly; They should also provide professionally prepared foods that are suitable for the breed and maintain a well-balanced and nutritious diet for the dog.