There are many dangers associated with feeding pets human foods, which include food allergies, pet obesity, and pet toxicity. Signs of pet toxicity include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
The following foods are dangerous and potentially toxic for dogs and cats:
1. Grapes and raisins
The problem with grapes and raisins is the toxic substance that they contain has not been identified. However, grapes and raisins cause kidney failure. Until we know more about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to your pets.
2. Onion and garlic
Onion and garlic are more dangerous to cats than dogs, however, they can still cause serious health problems in both animals. They can kill your pets. Onion and garlic belong to the Allium plant species, which are toxic. It does not matter if the onion and garlic are raw, cooked, or in a spice form, they are still dangerous. They cause damage to the red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the pet’s organs. Eating these spices can also cause indigestion, which can lead to anemia.
3. Raw eggs
Just like with humans, pets can be allergic to eggs. Signs of egg allergies in pets include itchy skin, gas, wheezing, and ear infections. Also, egg whites can cause biotin deficiency. The vitamin B complex is important for skin and cell growth, digestion, and metabolism. Dogs and cats need these things for a healthy life. There is also a chance of your pets getting Salmonellosis. Symptoms include not wanting to eat, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy.
4. Raw meat and bones
Raw food diets have become popular among humans and their pets. However is it safe to feed your pets raw meats and bones? We already know that raw eggs are not good for pets, which are found in most raw food pet diets. Another problem with feeding your pet this diet is that they are not nutritionally complete. For sprouting puppies and senior dogs with problems, this will not provide the nutrition they need. Raw meats are hard to digest, which can cause stomach problems as well as not allowing the needed nutrients to get into your pet’s system. Also, there are other problems that raw meat can cause pets and their humans. Raw meats and bones contain diseases such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. These foodborne illnesses can be transferred from pets to pets and pets to humans.
5. Chocolate and caffeine
Unfortunately for the pets, chocolate is toxic for cats and dogs. Usually, if a pet eats chocolate, it is not deadly; however, it makes them sick. The toxicity in chocolate comes from a chemical called theobromine. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is. Signs of chocolate toxicity include increased thirst, increased heart rate, vomiting, and diarrhea. Caffeine is related to theobromine, which is poisonous to pets. Though tiny amounts will not harm your pet, medium amounts can kill them. Signs of caffeine toxicity include elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature and hyperactivity, vomiting, tremors, and seizures.