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Do you enjoy Takis once in a while? Does your dog come over and give you that look? If so, then he’s probably begging for a taste of what you’re eating. After all, you should share with him, right? Well, it depends! Can Takis make a dog sick?
Has your dog eaten Takis? Are you worried that the Takis will make your dog sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like that.
We’ve put together some information about Takis and whether they can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!
What are Takis?
Takis are a brand of corn chips created by Barcel, a snack-food maker located in Mexico. The snacks have a rolled appearance that looks like a taquito. Takis are extremely popular for their wide variety of flavors and their intense heat!
The popular snacks were invented in 1999 in Mexico and were introduced to the US in 2004. The snack was first supposed to target the Hispanic market; however, they were popular with people of all backgrounds.
Takis come in the following flavors:
- Angry Burger
- Authentic Taco
- BBQ Picante
- Blue Flame
- Cobra
- Fuego
- And more!
The very flavors make your mouth burn! But what happens if a dog eats Takis?
Takis & Dogs
Unfortunately, Takis can make dogs sick. Part of the problem comes from the snack’s many hot, spicy flavors. Dogs aren’t able to taste spicy flavors; they have about 1700 taste buds, whereas we have over 9000.
Takis also contain garlic and onions, which are toxic to dogs. And they contain a high amount of fat, salt, and sugar. These are just not a good snack for dogs.
If a dog eats hot, spicy foods like Takis, he could develop some very unpleasant symptoms.
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Ask a Vet Live NowSymptoms of Takis Ingestion in Dogs
You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten Takis:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Gastro-intestinal pain
- Burns in mouth and throat
If you notice these symptoms in your dog, call the vet immediately.
Be sure to let the vet know what’s happened and when your dog is at the Takis. It’s also a good idea to take the product packaging with to the vet’s. The bag has the ingredients list, which may be helpful for the vet.
It’s never a good idea to let your dog eat spicy foods, such as Takis. Be sure to keep Takis and other spicy foods out of your dog’s reach. Prevention is the
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Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.
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