We all love
to share things with people and pets that we love. However, when it comes to
your furry friends, there are some foods that are bad for them. Before giving
in to your pet’s adorable eyes that are saying “please feed me”, you be careful
about what tasty treats you throw to them to make sure and keep your pet healthy.
In this
article, you will find out which foods you should never give your pets.
5 Types of Food You Should
Never Give Your Pets
Chocolate, coffee, and caffeine
You should
never give your pets any foods containing chocolate, coffee, or caffeine. The harmful
substance in these products is methylxanthine. Consuming these types of foods
can cause your pet to vomit, have diarrhea, an abnormal heart rhythm, and even
death. Dark chocolate is more dangerous for your pet than light chocolate,
although all kind of chocolate is bad for pets.
Alcohol
Alcohol is
a definite no-no when it comes to pets. Although some people can think it
amusing to give their dog some beer, an intoxicated pet is not a happy pet.
Alcohol can also affect your pet’s central nervous system, cause tremors,
affect breathing and end up in a coma.
Citrus fruits
Small amount of
citrus fruits can cause minor stomach upset. However, eating citrus leaves,
peels, fruit, and seed can cause extreme irritation and depress the central
nervous system.
Dairy products
Many cats
and dogs can’t digest the lactose that is found in many dairy products.
Although cats love a little milk, it can play havoc with their digestive
system. According to Pets WebMD, many cats (and dogs) are lactose
intolerant and milk can give them diarrhea and make them vomit.
Raw Meat and Eggs
Raw meat
and eggs can expose your pet to harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E.coli.
This can result in vomiting and make your pet very sick. The same is true with
raw bones. However, giving your dog bones many seem like a natural option, but
many domesticated dogs can choke on bones or ingest splinters which can cause
internal injuries.
Raw eggs
contain an enzyme called avidin that can interfere with the absorption of
biotin. This can cause skin and coat problems.
