The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home: What Every Pet Parent Must Know About Poisoning Before It’s Too Late
Toxic substances for pets
Food products
Dogs and cats love to eat what their humans eat. However, some foods humans savor are extremely dangerous for pets and must not be fed to them. Here is a list of foods that are toxic to pets:
- Alcohol: Beverages and food items that contain alcohol can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, coma, and even death.
- Chocolate: Chocolate contains theobromine and methylxanthine. When ingested, they can cause diarrhea, vomiting, excessive thirst & urination, hyperactivity, seizures, and death.
- Grapes & raisins: The cause of the toxicity of grapes and raisins in pets is not clear. But, they contain tartaric acid that pets are not able to process. Consumption of grapes/raisins can lead to kidney damage.
- Onions, garlic & chives: These are members of the Allium species of vegetables known for causing gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage, leading to anemia.
- Yeast/rising dough: Yeast dough can rise inside the stomach, causing bloating and painful twisting in the stomach. Its consumption can result in a life-threatening emergency.
Plants
The plants that bring nature closer and beautify your house can be troublesome for your fur friend. Check out the list of some plants that are toxic to pets.
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