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๐Ÿฒ Tripe (Mogodu)
Safe
๐Ÿ— Walkie Talkies
Moderate
๐Ÿฅฌ Umfino
Moderate
๐Ÿบ Umqombothi
Toxic
๐Ÿ‘ Skop
Moderate
๐Ÿ› Mopane Worms
Moderate
๐Ÿ› Denningvleis
Toxic
๐Ÿ– Frikkadel
Toxic
๐Ÿ› Cape Malay Curry
Toxic
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Atchar
Toxic
๐Ÿฉ Cape Malay Koesisters
Moderate
๐Ÿ› Durban Curry
Toxic
๐Ÿฒ Dhal
Moderate
๐Ÿซ“ Roti
Moderate
๐Ÿฅญ Mango Chutney
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠ Waterblommetjiebredie
Toxic
๐Ÿฅ› Melkkos
Moderate
๐Ÿฎ Souskluitjies
Moderate
๐Ÿง€ Braaibroodjie
Toxic
๐Ÿฅž Pannekoek
Moderate
๐Ÿฒ Potjiekos
Toxic
๐Ÿ… Tamatie Bredie
Toxic
๐Ÿž Dombolo
Moderate

๐Ÿšจ If your dog just ate something

Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Call your nearest 24-hour emergency vet clinic immediately, or your regular vet's after-hours line. Bring packaging if you have it โ€” knowing the exact ingredient and amount changes the treatment.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control (US, reference/second opinion only): +1-888-426-4435 โ€” a US-based line that typically charges a consultation fee for callers outside the US.