10 things you might find at the cottage that your dog shouldn’t eat

While chocolate may seem like a tasty treat, keep it away from your dog. Chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs digest much slower than humans. If enough chocolate is ingested by your dog, the theobromine can build up to toxic levels. How toxic it is depends on your dog's size and how much they've ingested.

Grapes are a common ingredient in any well-rounded fruit platter. But they can cause toxic reactions in dogs. While the exact reason for grapes' toxicity hasn't been pinpointed, ingesting them can result in severe kidney damage.

Onions and garlic may help spice up your food, but it's best not to give them to your dog. They can damage your pet's hemoglobin (the substance that carries oxygen in red blood cells), resulting in anemia.

It may seem obvious not to give your dog any of your medication, but Schell says, "A lot of people bring their medications up to the cottage and dogs tend to get into that." Pills are left sitting on dressers or bathroom counters. If they're within reach, it's possible for your dog to snap it up. Depending on the type, dose, and strength of the medication, it can have serious effects. Keep your medication in tightly sealed bottles out of reach.

While sunscreen is great for reflecting those summer rays, it can be toxic for dogs, specifically sunscreens with zinc oxide. If a dog does ingest sunscreen, the zinc oxide can damage their red blood cells, resulting in anemia.

Poisons like ant killer can be toxic to dogs. And some of the traps are baited with foods, like peanut butter, which attract your pets. But keep your dogs away as ingesting them may be harmful to their digestive tract.

These furry little insects can cause severe problems if your dog ends up chomping down on one. According to Schell, "they can get swollen faces and throats if they eat a bee or get stung."

A lily's lush petals and round bulb can be a tempting treat to your canine pal, but make sure to keep your dog away. Symptoms vary depending on the type of lily, but at the very least, they can severely upset your dog's stomach.

You're not likely to come across poinsettias in the summer, but be wary when they are around. The plant's white sap is mildly toxic to dogs and may result in vomiting.

Not only should hogweed not be ingested, but your dog should steer clear entirely. The sap from hogweed can cause severe blisters and even blindness if it gets in your dog's eyes. This is one plant to look out for.