10 Foods Cats and Dogs Should Avoid
- Alcoholic beverages = Can lead to illness, coma, and even death.
- Chocolate, coffee, tea and other caffeinated products = Caffeine can be toxic and harm the heart and nervous system.
- Grapes & raisins = An unknown toxin in these fruits can lead to kidney damage.
- Fat trimmings = Can affect the pancreas and lead to vomiting, digestive issues, and fever.
- Milk & dairy products = Can cause diarrhea and stomach issues (many adult cats & dogs are unable to process lactose).
- Onions & garlic = Sulfoxides and disulfides in these root vegetables can harm red blood cells and lead to anemia.
- Mushrooms = Toxins in mushrooms can harm many systems in the body and cause shock and may lead to death.
- Raw yeast dough = Can produce gas in the stomach and intestines causing pain and possible rupture.
- Potatoes & rhubarb = Can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
- Raw eggs = Contain an enzyme that reduces the absorption of B vitamins resulting in skin and hair/coat issues.
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