Bad Food!
Human ingestible items that can harm your pet
This list has been
compiled from various online sources. All sources carry disclaimer that
Just because something is on the poisonous list doesn't mean it's fatal, and
just because it is absent from the list doesn't mean it is safe! Many
cause merely gastric distress, some can kill your pet.
Alcoholic
Beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death. |
apple seeds - apricot pits -
cherry pits peach pits - plum pits these and other fruit seed contain a form of cyanide, admittedly a small amount, but why take chances? |
Meat or chicken
Bones bones can splinter and pierce the stomach or digestive tract causing extreme distress, that often requires emergency surgery. Death can result if not caught and treated in a timely fashion. |
Avocados (birds, mice, rabbits) The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may even be fatal. |
Coffee (grounds, beans or
liquid) Sodas and Teas contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. |
Chocolate is highly toxic to
dogs, cats and ferrets contains substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest. |
Grapes
& Raisins Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. In pets who already have certain health problems, signs may be more dramatic. (and yes, I've heard of a friend's cat who died from eating just a few raisins) |
hops used in home beer brewing
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Macadamia Nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies. However, they can cause problems for your canine companion. These nuts have caused weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last approximately 12 to 48 hours. |
mushrooms mustard seeds rhubarb leaves tomato leaves and stems, green parts potato leaves and stems, green parts Walnuts moldy foods
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MilkBecause pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.
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Onions,
Garlic, Chives
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Salt
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Xylitol
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Yeast Dough Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach or intestines to rupture. Because the risk diminishes after the dough is cooked and the yeast has fully risen, pets can have small bits of bread as treats. However, these treats should not constitute more than 5 percent to 10 percent of your pet’s daily caloric intake. |
Human medications that can harm your pet
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