We love our pets so much that some of us let them sit at the
table when we eat. But there are some foods
which are dangerous for pets that Forbes Living reviews below.
Never give these foods to cats or dogs because it can be terribly
harmful if not fatal:
Avocados: all parts of an avocado, including the pit and skin,
contain persin, which is a substance which can produce vomiting and diarrhea in
dogs and perhaps cats.
Chocolate: Theobromine, an
alkaloid in chocolate does not metabolize in dogs and reach toxic levels which
lead to cardiac arrest. Dogs love sweet
stuff. Keep all chocolate locked up high and away from the family pooch.
Onions: Onions and garlic
contain sulfoxides and disulfides which can damage red blood cells and lead to
anemia in pets. Onions are worse for
pets than garlic. The sulfoxides and
disulfides can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia in pets. No hamburgers with onions and garlic for the
four-legged kids.
Lemons and Limes: The ASPCS reminds that both of these are bad
for dogs and cats. The fruits contain a substance called psoralens, which when
combined with the acidity in lemons and limes, can make ingestion dangerous.
Also, the essential oil found in lemon peel can be toxic to cats when taken
internally, applied to the skin or simply inhaled.
Xylitol: This is a common sweetener in candy, gum and vitamins
which is fatal to dogs if they find and eat it. Five grams of it (three pieces
of gum) is fatal to dogs. It only takes 15 to 30 minutes before a dog’s insulin
levels surge and blood sugar levels drop causing the dog to feel lethargic and
losing balance. Keep food, gum and
vitamins out of reach from pets at all times.
Lettuce: Maybe the family feline is a health nut or just
likes the fresh, crunchy taste of lettuce. A few small, small pieces is okay
but a regular salad every night is hard on the cat’s digestive system. The
leafy green (or red) contains enzymes which are not absorbed and digested well.
Forbes Living TV suggests growing some cat grass instead since it is healthier
for them and more fun to chew on.
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