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Human foods leave a bad taste for pets

What not to feed your dog or cat

A lot of pet owners assume that the foods they enjoy, must also be appropriate for their pets. More often than not, this is not the case. Today we take a look at some of the most common misconceptions and some of the most deadly foods you could serve a dog or cat.

Bones
 

It may seem natural to give a dog or cat a bone, but cooked bones, especially chicken bones, can shatter and cause damage in the throat and the intestinal tract.

Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine
 

Cacao seeds contain methylxanthines. This can cause vomiting and diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, panting and abnormal heart rhythm, seizures and death. Caffeine causes the same reactions.

Alcohol
 

Alcoholic can kill a pet. It has all the negative effects on them that humans can experience, such as difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal blood acidity, but it is intensified in your much smaller pet.

Raw egg yolk
 

There is an enzyme is raw eggs called avidin and it can create a Vitamin B deficiency, but beyond this, the larger concern here is the possibility of Salmonella

Avocado
 

Avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats… and can be fatal.
 

Tomatoes
 

Tomatoes have atropine in them, and that can cause tremors.  Please note that the less ripe the tomato, the higher the risk.

Macadamia Nuts
 

Macadamia nuts can cause, vomiting, kidney failure, hyperthermia and tremors.
 

Potato
 

Potatoes contain Oxalates, which can be very damaging to the urinary and nervous systems of pets.
 

Grapes & Raisins
 

Grapes and raisins can be responsible for kidney failure. Oddly it has not been established what substance within these fruits creates the toxicity

Raw fish
 

If served on a regular basis, raw fish can lead to a Vitamin B deficiency. In turn, this can lead to seizures and death.

Raw Yeast Dough
 

A small amount of cooked dough can be consumed by your dog or cat; however, uncooked yeast dough can be painful when digested by them, so much so that the stomach has been known to rupture.

Citrus oil extract
 

Citrus oil extracts can cause vomiting, as can other extracts and concentrates.
 

Raw/Undercooked Meat
 

As with bones, it would seem natural to feed raw meat to cats and dogs, but they are at risk of E. coli and Salmonella, just as humans would be if they did the same.

Peaches and plums
 

The pits from peaches and plums present a choking risk, and they contain a poison called cyanide, which is lethal.
 

Sweet junk food
 

There is a sweetener Xylitol that is used in a host of snack foods…not just candy and baked goods and gum, but also in soft drinks, even diet soft drinks. What this does to your pet is it causes an increase of insulin, which can severely damage the liver.  

Onions, Garlic
 

Many authorities are divided on garlic. Some have even gone so far as to call it reckless and dangerous to canines. Others strongly contend garlic is a healthy way of fighting parasites and has been part of the doggy diet for as long as man has been lucky enough to have made a four-legged friend.

However, when it comes to onions, the verdict is clear. 

The issue surrounds a substance called thiosulphate.  Food containing high concentrations of thiosulphate can be the cause of the bursting of red blood cells, a condition known commonly as "Heinz factor" anaemia. Onions are very high in thiosulphate…garlic less so.

Use moderation for garlic, but avoid onions entirely
 

Milk
 

While not lethal like some of the other foods listed here, it should be noted that cats and dogs are lactose intolerant, therefore milk can create digestive issues.

Salt
 

In humans, salt is sometimes called the “silent killer”. Imagine what is does to your pet. Some of the milder signs include excessive urination and thirst, but in extreme cases, sodium ion poisoning can result from salt consumption.

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