People Food IS NOT Pet Food

Our Food Can Poison Our Pets

As pet owners we have a tendency to share our food with our best friends, our pets. This may seem like the loving thing to do but many of our foods are poisonous to our four legged friends. Some of our foods are upsetting to our pets systems and some are down right deadly. We have compiled a list of foods poisonous to your cats and dogs.
If your dog or cat should ingest these items you should call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Hotline -(888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

Food Result

Alcohol Intoxicant Possible coma, and death
Baby Food Some baby foods contain onion powder which is potentially toxic. Baby food isnxt properly balanced for the nutritional needs of your cat
Bones Bones get stuck in the throat or digestive system and cause obstruction or tears
Canned Tuna Tuna for humans may contain dangerous levels of mercury for a cat and can cause poor nourishment due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Cat food for Dogs Too high in protein and fats causes digestive system upset and possible kidney problems in DOGS
Coffee, chocolate, soda , tea, and other caffeinated products These contain caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine all which can be poisonous and cause disruption and damage to the heart and nervous system.
Citrus oils Can make your cat vomit
Dog Food For Cats Feeding your cat dog food for an extended period will cause malnutrition due the lack of proper vitamins and minerals. This can lead to heart disease in cats.
Fruit Pits Can cause blockage of the digestive tract
Fruit Seeds Can cause intestinal inflammation or blockage
Garlic and Onions Can cause anemia because they contain sulfoxides and disulfides which damage red blood cells. Cats are more affected by this than dogs. Onions are more potent than garlic.
Human Iron Supplements Can destroy the lining of the digestive system and cause damage to other organs such as the liver and the kidneys
Liver Can cause damage to the bones and muscles if fed in large quantities
Macadamia nuts Damage to the muscular, digestive and nervous system by unknown toxin
Marijuana Causes vomiting, changes heart rate and can cause nervous system damage
Meat Fat These can cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Milk and other dairy Pet may be lactose intolerant and will get diarrhea
Moldy Foods Can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Other organs can be affected.
Mushrooms Contain a toxin which can damage multiple organs, cause shock which can result in death
Potato, rhubarb, and tomatoes (stems, leaves or green parts) Contain oxalates which can damage the nervous, digestive, and urinary systems
Raisins and Grapes Contain an unknown toxin which damages the kidneys
Raw eggs May contain salmonella. Also contains avidin which blocks the absorption of the B vitamin, biotin which may lead to hair coat and skin problems
Raw fish May cause a vitamin B (thiamine) deficiency. Can lead to lack of appetite, seizures and even death. Higher risk if fed raw fish frequently
Salt Too much sodium can cause an electrolyte imbalance which can damage the kidneys
String Becomes trapped in the digestive system can require surgery for removal
Table Scraps Not over 10% of the total diet should be table scraps. Trim fat and avoid bones. Count in overall food intake can lead to obesity
Tobacco Contains nicotine. Dangerous to the digestive system and nervous system Raises heart beat, causes possible collapse, coma, and death
Yeast dough Yeast expands and produces gas in the digestive system, causes pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines

I hope this helps out. I researched multiple sites and books before composing this list but it may still not have everything that could make your pet sick. Bottom line: Don't feed table scraps to your pets and watch what they get into. Swallowing decorations can be harmful as well.

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Be happy,
DAG