Foods that are toxic to Yorkies

No. Alcohol is toxic to dogs, and a Yorkie's tiny body needs only a very small amount to become dangerously intoxicated. This includes spilled drinks, hand sanitiser, and raw bread dough.

No. Caffeine is toxic to dogs. It is the same family of compound that makes chocolate dangerous, and a Yorkie's small body reaches a harmful dose from a surprisingly small amount.

No. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and for a dog as small as a Yorkie even a little can be dangerous. Darker and baking chocolate are the most dangerous.

No. Cocoa powder is one of the most dangerous forms of chocolate for dogs because it's so concentrated. For a Yorkie, even a small spill can be a real emergency.

No. Garlic powder is toxic to dogs, and because it's so concentrated it's even more dangerous than fresh garlic. For a Yorkie, an alarmingly small pinch can be enough to matter.

No. Grapes, raisins, and currants can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs, and the toxic amount is unpredictable. Never feed them to a Yorkie.

No. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs and can cause weakness, tremors, and a fever-like reaction. Keep them away from your Yorkie.

No. Onion powder is toxic to dogs, and because it's dried and concentrated a Yorkie can reach a harmful amount from a very small pinch hidden in seasoned food.

No. Onions, garlic, leeks, and chives (the allium family) damage a dog's red blood cells and can cause anaemia. Powders and cooked forms count too.

No. Raw yeast dough is dangerous twice over: it keeps rising inside the warm stomach, and the yeast ferments into alcohol. Both are serious problems for a dog as small as a Yorkie.

No. Most sugar-free gum contains xylitol, which is extremely dangerous to dogs. For a Yorkie, even a single piece can be life-threatening, and it acts within minutes.

No. Xylitol, a sweetener also labelled 'birch sugar', can cause a rapid, dangerous drop in blood sugar and liver damage in dogs — even in tiny amounts.