"Here are some human foods you absolutely should not feed your pets:
*Grapes and raisins, which can sometimes cause kidney failure in very low amounts
*Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are both classified as methylxanthines; these can cause hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, and potentially death (the more bitter the chocolate, the more toxic it is for your pets)
*Onions and members of the onion family, such as leeks and chives; these can cause damage to red blood cells that could result in anemia in both dogs and cats. The exception is garlic, which is metabolized into a different metabolite than onions that is not toxic to pets. A small amount of fresh garlic fed to pets daily actually has some great health benefits.
*Macadamia nuts may cause problems including weakness, depression, vomiting, ataxia, tremors, and hyperthermia.
*Rising bread dough can be life-threatening - The bread dough itself is not toxic but the animal's body heat can cause the dough to rise in the stomach, doubling or tripling in size and leading to impaction. The dough can also produce ethanol, which causes animals to stumble and become disoriented, lethargic and depressed.
*Xylitol, a sugar substitute common in sugar-free chewing gum, can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia and liver damage in dogs; if your dog has ingested gum, bring your dog to the emergency vet immediately!
Again, if you know your pet has ingested a toxin and is showing signs of distress, take him to your emergency vet immediately. If your pet is not showing any symptoms yet, but you suspect he may have ingested a toxin, call Poison Control at 888-426-4435 to find out the next best steps to take."
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Oh .. I thought it was a question needing an answer!!
Good post!
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joalo
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The cruciferous vegetables (kale, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower) should be fed in small amounts because they cause gas and can depress thyroid function.
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Joalo: Thanks. I've fed Sophie cauliflower over the past two days.
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Excellent post! I found out about grapes only last year. Did not know about xylitol~thanks for sharing!
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Be careful of Avocado's!!!!!! My Golden ingested a pit (oh dear!!!!) and at the Animal ER I was told Avocado's are toxic!!!!
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