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Common Foods Harmful to Pets
Common Foods Harmful to Pets
As responsible pet owners we must be diligent about protecting our pets from harm. Besides taking care of their basic safety needs and seeing that they get regular veterinary care, this should also include closely monitoring the foods they eat. This is especially true if you are feeding your dog or cat any type of human food. Some people have always given their pets human food as a treat in addition to their own dog or cat chow. However, in light of the recent pet food recalls throughout the United States and some other regions, many pet parents are opting to make their own, completely forgoing commercially made pet foods. While this may offer peace of mind for some, it may not be safe without knowing what foods you can and can't give to your pet, as well as learning their exact nutritional needs. Before you head to the cupboard or pantry to prepare your pet's next meal, make it a point to learn what foods and products may actually do your dog or cat more harm than good. Common foods that are harmful to pets include: * Chocolate * Coffee, caffeine * Alcohol * Xylitol * Grapes * Raisins * Avocados * Macadamia nuts * Onions * Garlic * Chives * Milk * Raw or undercooked meat * Raw eggs * Bones * Yeast dough Many people may be surprised to see milk on the list of foods that can be harmful to our pets. Although they may like the taste, cats and dogs, unlike most humans, do not have enough lactase, which is the enzyme needed to break down the lactose in milk. Milk, as well as other milk-based dairy products, may cause digestive difficulties in pets, particularly dogs. Diarrhea, upset stomach, and even vomiting can occur, especially in younger pets, after drinking milk. Xylitol, an artificial sweetener commonly used in products labeled "sugar-free," is extremely harmful to animals, especially dogs, although perfectly safe for human consumption. Xylitol, which causes an excess of insulin production in most types of animals possibly leading to liver failure, can be found in snacks such as baked goods, candy, gum, and even in certain toothpastes. Warning signs of xylitol poisoning include: * Vomiting * Lethargy * Loss of muscle coordination * Seizures If you think that your dog or cat may have eaten something toxic, immediately contact your veterinarian or your local poison control center without delay. Pet Health Care Tips http://pethealthcaretips.blogspot.com/ |
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Common Foods Harmful to Pets
On 2008-02-20 10:35:13 -0800, Huso said:
Common Foods Harmful to Pets Common foods that are harmful to pets include: * Chocolate * Coffee, caffeine * Alcohol * Xylitol * Grapes * Raisins * Avocados * Macadamia nuts * Onions * Garlic * Chives * Milk * Raw or undercooked meat * Raw eggs * Bones * Yeast dough Many people may be surprised to see milk on the list of foods that can be harmful to our pets. Although they may like the taste, cats and dogs, unlike most humans, do not have enough lactase, which is the enzyme needed to break down the lactose in milk. Milk, as well as other milk-based dairy products, may cause digestive difficulties in pets, particularly dogs. Diarrhea, upset stomach, and even vomiting can occur, especially in younger pets, after drinking milk. Pet Health Care Tips http://pethealthcaretips.blogspot.com/ I am rather surprised at raw eggs, considering that these were a primary food source during their evolution and are still eaten by wild dogs and cats today. In fact, they probably did not cook their meat, either, and they swallowed the bones. Come to think of it, they still swallow the bones of mice and other things they catch. One wonders how the critters ever managed to get along without us. How do puppies and kittens break down lactose from their mothers' milk, especially given that they are young? To be honest, there are other things that I would rather my dog did not eat, such as barnacles. She crunches them up like popcorn. Live crabs, too. Even the occasional clam that she digs up. Those shells are murder on her teeth and the gills in crabs are said to be poisonous. How about houseflies? Our dog and my mother's cat eat these things, as well as wasps, hornets and spiders. Are they okay? Dragonflies? Other insects? Frogs? Is it okay for them to drink from mud puddles? Okay, I don't need to deliberately give my pets things that are harmful, but posts like this seem to completely ignore the realities of pet ownership. You cannot keep the pet in a protective bubble all of its life. That would be extremely cruel as well. -- Waddling Eagle World Famous Flight Instructor |
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Common Foods Harmful to Pets
Why has this message been repeat posted to multiple groups under various
names (with identical content?) Pet Health Care Tips http://pethealthcaretips.blogspot.com/ Me thinks you're fishing for clicks. Dale |
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