There are several food types that should never be fed to a Shih Tzu under any circumstances.
- Coffee and caffeine
- Mustard seeds
- Grapes and raisins
- Marijuana and edibles
- Macadamia nuts
- Peach stems, leaves, and pits
- Hops
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruits
- Avocado
- Rhubarb
- Coconut and coconut oil
- Apple seeds and cores
- Xylitol
- Licorice
- Raw eggs
- Salt and salty snack foods
- Milk and dairy
- Other nuts, including almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and pecans
- Cherry steams, leaves, and pits
- Garlic
- Onions and chives
- Apricot stems, leaves, and pits
- Alcohol
- Potato leaves, stems, skin, or any green parts