Some people foods can be deadly for dogs and cats.
One of the most common questions my clients ask me in my veterinary practice is “What foods are safe to feed my dog or cat?” Unfortunately, I also see far too many dogs and cats who are ill after being fed a food type that their owner did not realize might be toxic or poison to them. Pet owners can help their pets tremendously by educating themselves regarding which foods are safe to feed their pets and which are not.
DVM360.com recently published an article entitled “8 people foods that are toxic to pets“. This article is worth the time to read and details many of the people foods that are dangerous, toxic and even potentially deadly for dogs and cats to eat.
What Foods are Toxic or Poison to Dogs and Cats?
The article referenced above does a wonderful job of describing many of these of these foods, including where the foods may be found, what type of threat the food poses to the pet, the signs of toxicity associated with the food, the methods of treating the toxic dog or cat, and the prognosis for the poisoned pet.
The foods covered in the article include:
- grapes, raisins, currants
- caffeine
- chocolate
- xylitol
- onions, garlic, chives, leeks
- yeast-bread dough
- alcohol
- fatty foods
This list represents the foods that are most commonly encountered by the Pet Poison HelpLine causing toxic reactions in dogs and cats. Some of these foods can be deadly if ingested in large enough quantities.
People Foods that are Safe for Pets
The article also contains the following list of foods that are considered safe to feed to your pet, whether dog or cat.
- Apples
- Peas
- Green beans
- Unsalted, unbuttered popcorn
- Carrots
- Sweet potatoes
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Ice chips (Freeze cubes of diluted beef or chicken broth for a real frozen treat.)
- Lettuce
- Blueberries
Besides being non-toxic and tasty, many of these treats are low-calorie snacks that can safely be fed to pets who need to watch their caloric intake.
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thanks a lot. Just one question. What if the carrots you want to give your cat are a couple months old. Would it still be ok for her to eat?
I would not feed your cat any foods you would not eat yourself. If the carrots aren’t fit for your consumption, they’re not fit for your cat’s consumption either (or your dog).
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