You're at the dinner table and your pet looks at you with those big pleading eyes and you just casually slip them a piece of your dinner. Most of us justify this action thinking that a little bit won't hurt or we don't know that a particular food could be fatal to our pets. It is important for you to know that certain foods are harmful to your pets and you should avoid feeding them to your pet.
Chocolate and other foods containing caffeine
Caffeine contains a chemical called theobromine. Theobromine acts as a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic, which can cause a heart attack or problems with the nervous system in your pet.
Onions and Garlic
Both onions and garlic contain thiosulphate, which damages the red blood cells and can cause anemia in cats and dogs. Onions are the most toxic out of the two and as little as one serving can cause anemia.
Milk
Many dogs and cats are lactose intolerant so avoid giving your pet milk. If a lactose intolerant pet consumes milk and milk products it could result in vomiting and diarrhea.
While some human foods cause only mild digestive upsets, others can be fatal. The best thing to do is avoid feeding your pet human food.
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