Without malice, out of pure ignorance, we usually share what we are eating with our animals… This may seem nice, but you could be doing him harm. So check out some harmful foods for our pets.
Dangerous foods for dogs and cats
Most of us consider our pets part of the family, so we tend to have the bad habit of sharing our food with them... But certain foods can be dangerous, cause intoxication, poisoning, and can even lead to death.
If you love to pamper your pet, it's best to ask your veterinarian what to give it as a treat, as each breed has its characteristics. We leave here the foods that should not, in any way, be offered to them!
Source: © unsplash / Christian BowenAvocado
Despite being a fruit and seeming innocent, Avocado is toxic to animals and can cause cardiorespiratory problems in both the pulp and the skin.
Source: © Unsplash / Saymom LeãoChocolate
Chocolate is a food that should not be consumed by pets, including dogs and cats, due to the presence of caffeine and theobromine.
Studies also show that cats can have a heart attack, as the heart is greatly stimulated after consumption.
Garlic and onion
Garlic and onion destroy red blood cells in dogs and cats, even causing anemia in them! So avoid them and monitor their diet!
Source: © unsplash / Nick FewingsLittle bones
Dogs love to gnaw on bones, but you must avoid giving fish and chicken bones to them at all costs, including cats. Bones can break into small pieces causing breathing problems and peritonitis.
Source: © unsplash / Bernd 📷 DittrichAlcohol
Never give alcoholic beverages to animals; it acts like poison, even damaging the nervous system. However, if you enjoy a beer and enjoy the company of your pet, did you know that there are already beers specially produced for dogs?
Source: © unsplash / Julia NastogadkaSugar
Sugar is not one of the most harmful foods for animals, but excessive consumption will harm their health, even causing premature blindness due to diabetes.
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For both animals and humans, salt is not the most recommended food. In the case of dogs and cats, it can cause vomiting, dizziness, and even seizures!
Source: © unsplash / Timo VolzRaisins
It couldn't be different! Like grapes, raisins are dangerous for pets and can cause sudden kidney failure.
Source: © unsplash / Andreas HaslingerIce cream
Ice cream usually has two ingredients that shouldn't be given to animals: milk and sugar... not to mention all the emulsifiers, preservatives, and the like. Between milk and sugar, pets can have everything from diabetes to heart problems.
Source: © unsplash / Courtney CookBread and pasta
The yeast used to ferment some bread and doughs is a problem for the digestive system of animals, which can cause discomfort and even vomiting.
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Chewing gum and other sugar-free candies are often sweetened with Xylitol. This product can cause vomiting, hypoglycemia, and seizures in animals.
Source: © unsplash / Pete AlexopoulosMacadamia nut
Macadamia is rich in phosphorus and can cause everything from hypothermia to bladder stones in our pets!
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Recent studies have shown that dogs and cats are lactose intolerant. When small, they can even consume, but after adults, this can cause severe diarrhea, leading to dehydration.
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Coffee, in addition to the caffeine problem, is a strong diuretic that can end up causing dehydration in the little ones!
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Cheese and other dairy products contain lactose and a lot of fat, which can cause problems such as diarrhea and pancreatitis.
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Even though its cause is unknown, grapes are toxic to dogs and cats and can cause severe kidney failure, sometimes fatal. Removing the seeds or even the skin does not alter its toxicity.
Source: © unsplash / Günter HoffmannSausages in general
Sausages are rich in salt and preservatives; ham, salami, and mortadella can cause gastric and even heart problems because of the increased frequency, which causes tachycardia.
Source: © unsplash / Christina Victoria CraftApple seeds
The pulp and peel of the apple do not pose any danger to animals. The risk is in the cyanide seeds; the amount is small and not dangerous to humans but very poisonous to animals.
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Raw eggs are dangerous for animals and humans because they have a high bacterial risk. In addition, consumption by animals can cause acute colitis.
Source: © unsplash / TengyartFats, bacon...
Fatty foods like bacon are not toxic to animals, but they are processed foods that we shouldn't even eat! In their case, abuse can cause vomiting, acute diarrhea, and liver problems.
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