what foods are dangerous to dogs and cats?

Question

what foods do you all think arnt good for dogs to eat or your cats?
how did you learn this from were and why do you belive or not belive it?

Answer 1

Hi Rudy...here's a list of human foods which are toxic to both dogs and cats: http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1030

I studied feline nutrition for exotic cats and I'm best friends with a veterinarian for over 27 years.

Answer 2

If a cat eats only dog food, that can be life threatening to the cat after a few months. Not because of the contents of dog food, but from the lack of taurine in it. If a dog eats only cat food it's life may or may not be shortened by a few years. And that is because cat food contains more fats than dog food does.

Answer 3

Many foods we eat can pose a real danger to our feline friends. Some can cause minor upsets or illnesses, while others can be very toxic and result in death. Here is a list of potentially dangerous foods that can be hazardous to a cat’s/dog's health.


Alcoholic beverages
Apples and Apricots (stems, seeds and leaves)
Avocados
Baby food containing onion
Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Bones from fish, poultry or other meats
Cherries
Chocolate, Coffee, Tea and other caffeine
Citrus oil extracts
Dog/cats food in large amounts
Eggplant (greens)
Elderberry
Fatty foods
Grapes and Raisins
Liver in large amounts
Macadamia Nuts
Milk and other dairy products (many cats are lactose intolerant)
Mushrooms
Nutmeg
Onions and Garlic
Peaches and Plums (stems, seeds and leaves)
Potato
Rhubarb (leaves)
Raw eggs
Raw fish
Salt in large quantities
Sugary foods
Tobacco
Tomato (greens)
Yeast dough

Answer 4

Okay, this is a loaded question. Generally speaking, anything your pet is not used to eating could kill it at worst do nothing to him/her at the least. This is due to allergies, sensitive digestive tracts, and many other reasons. When I worked as a vet tech, I saw pets whom the ownersconsantly fed table scraps to, never had a problen then one day BAM the next thing you know they are spending thousands on hospitalization meds iv fluids and surgery to save the life of their dog, which they did succeed in doing, another case was someone who gave their dog a bone and we ended up in emergency surgery, the dog didnt make it. Most ppl food can and will at some point cause pangreatitis in dogs and cats (inflammation of the pancreas) this can be expressed as mild as loss of appetite for a day to vomitting, diarrhea, lethargy to the point of needing iv fluids, can also cause the opposite and impact an animal therefore requiring surgery to remove the blockage. I recommend staying away from feeding table food all together, it your pet, you money, your choice.

Hope this helps

Answer 5

Chocolate is well known to be dangerous to dogs and in large quantities has been known to kill those more susceptible.There are a number of other foods which are inadvisable -potatoes-because of excessive weight gain.
Branded dog foods are on the market because they are formulated to provide a balanced diet,sufficient nutrition and a content which suits the dogs digestive system.
That doesn't mean that dogs can't have treats e.g. doggy chocky drops but sweets are a no because much as the dog will welcome them they are bad for teeth
There is a body of opinion which is against feeding dogs raw meat because it's thought it is bad for their temperament .Personally I dont think the odd scrap does any harm.
Lastly remember that in a sense dogs are like humans and what might suit one another will dislike and some will be allergic to certain foodstuffs and ingredients.Most dogs will crave sweet and salty foodstuffs so intake of these should be moderated.
For all dogs its not just a question of what they eat but how much they eat and in relation to their breed and the amount of exercise they get.It's a sad truth that many dogs are overfed and get insufficient exercise which leads to obesity and that in turn is cause for heart problems,diabetes and worsens conditions such as arthritis.
I know little about cats but daresay the same fundamentals apply

Answer 6

Can only answer about dogs...chocolate can be toxic to dogs if they r allergic to it. Ham is another food not appropriate for dogs, appears to cause upset stomachs. Fatty junk foods can cause pancreatic problems leading to diabetes, A dog needs a small amt of fat in diet to promote shiny coats and prevent dry skin. Add a tbsp of oil to dry dog food once or twice a week. People food should be given in small amts. only on occasion, not on a daily basis. A fat dog is an unhealthy dog. Give unlimited love instead. Follow ur vets advice, contrary to what u read here.

Answer 7

Chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, bread dough, alcohol, sugar free products containg xylitol, garbage, some wild grown mushrooms, all bones (cooked or not). I have learned all this in school and thru 10 years of emergency experience, I believe it because I have seen to many animals become critically ill or die.

Answer 8

Chocolate may be toxic for dogs. However, one Christmas our 4 yr old grandaughter wrapped a very large chocolate bar for her Grandpa. Without thinking we placed it under the tree. Our lab, Heidi, decided it would be fun to unwrap it, tear off the paper & eat it. Thankfully she was okay, but it really scared us. Please be careful not to give dogs too much table food. Once overweight, it shortens their life span & it's hard to get the weight off.

Answer 9

Chocolate (dark chocolate in particular), onions and nuts (especially macadamia nuts). Don't let dogs get into garbage either, as they can get garbage toxicity, which requires hospitalisation, although the outcome is usually favourable in these cases.

Answer 10

dogs cannot eat salty food like the food that human cook. if not its fur will drop off. i learn this from a old lady.