10/05/2024
What NOT to Feed Your Furry Friends!
As much as we adore our beloved pets, it's crucial to be aware of what foods can be harmful to their health.
Here's a handy guide on what NOT to feed your cats and dogs:
1. Chocolate: This sweet treat contains theobromine, which can be toxic to both cats and dogs, leading to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid breathing, and even seizures.
2. Grapes and Raisins: Despite their healthy reputation, these fruits can cause kidney failure in pets. Even small amounts can be dangerous, so keep them out of reach.
3. Onions and Garlic: These aromatic ingredients, whether raw, cooked, or powdered, can damage your pet's red blood cells, leading to anaemia. Keep garlic bread and onion rings away from curious noses!
4. Xylitol: Found in sugar-free gum, candies, and some peanut butter brands, xylitol can cause rapid insulin release in pets, leading to low blood sugar levels and potential liver failure.
5. Alcohol: Even a small amount of alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, coordination problems, breathing difficulties, and even coma or death in pets. Keep those cocktails far from inquisitive snouts!
6. Caffeine: Similar to chocolate, caffeine can be toxic to pets, leading to symptoms like rapid breathing, heart palpitations, tremors, and even death.
7. Avocado: This creamy fruit contains persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats. Keep the guacamole to yourself!
If you suspect your pet has ingested something harmful, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.
