People Foods that are bad for Your Pets
Here is a comprehensive list of people foods that can harm your pet. If you discover that your pet has consumed any of the foods on this list, call your veterinarian and report the amount of the food it has consumed.
Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks or alcohol-containing foods product should never be given to pets as it may lead to abnormal blood acidity, reduced coordination, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, central nervous system depression, tremors, coma, and in worst cases, death. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice your pet has consumed alcohol.
Avocado
Avocado is harmful to ruminant animals such as goats and sheep, pseudo ruminants including rabbits, horses, and donkeys, as well
Methylxanthines produce life-threatening reactions when ingested by pets, and can cause excessive thirst and urination, vomiting and diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, panting, hyperactivity, and even death. When it comes to chocolates, baking chocolate contains the highest amount of methylxanthines, while white chocolates have the lowest amount. Also, darker chocolate poses more danger than milk chocolate.
Citrus
Eating a small amount of citrus fruit may not be harmful to pets, save for minor digestive issues. However, pets should not be allowed to consume the seeds, fruit, leaves, peels, and stems of citrus plants in large quantity because they contain citric acid. When pets consume a significant amount, citric acid can lead to irritation and may also cause depression of the central nervous system.
Coconut
Coconut or coconut-based products may not lead to any adverse effects on your pet if it ingests a small quantity. Nevertheless, be cautious when giving a coconut to your pet because the coconut flesh and milk contain oils that can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. In addition, don’t allow your pet to drink coconut water as it is rich in
coli and Salmonella which can be devastating to humans and pets. Raw eggs also contain avidin, an enzyme that inhibits the absorption of biotin (a type of vitamin B), resulting in skin and coat issues. You might think raw bones are healthy for your pet since it eats everything raw in the wild. But this is a wrong conclusion because a domestic pet may injure itself if bone splinters puncture its digestive canal or even gets lodged in it, and the bones might also choke the animal.
Salt and Salty Snack Foods
You should never allow your pets to consume large amounts of salt as it can cause excessive thirst and urination or sodium ion poisoning. If your pet ingested too much salt, it could lead to signs such as high body temperatures, diarrhea, vomiting, depression, seizures, tremors and even death. We highly recommend that you should never allow your pets to consume snacks with high salt content including popcorn, potato chips, and pretzels.
Xylitol
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener present in many products such as baked goods, candy, gum, and toothpaste. In most pets, it triggers the release of insulin, which lowers the body sugar levels, and this can cause liver failure. Early signs of its harmful effect include vomiting, lethargy, and loss of coordination. Eventually, it can lead to seizures, increased level of liver enzymes, and liver failure a few days