what foods are poisonous to cats?

Question

Hi The other day I read about the avacadoe and learned that it is posionous to cats. I am glad I read that because I disposed of the rind right away and tied it in a bag.

My question is what foods are most poisonous to cats? I am worried because I have one cat who likes to jump on the sink (when I am not looking!) and lick the plates. My kitchen is generally spotless, but every once in awhile there is one or two plates there. He has very good food. I feed him Canin and give him treats. He is just a piggy.

Thanks.

Answer 1

[i got this from my source]
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to cats. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Canned tuna (for human consumption) Large amounts can cause malnutrition, since it lacks proper levels of vitamins and minerals.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Dog food If accidental ingestion, will not cause a problem; if fed repeatedly, may result in malnutrition and diseases affecting the heart.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult cats and dogs do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for cats.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Answer 2

onions onions and any member of the onion family are extremely toxic to cats. please keep those away from your precious baby.

also, in response to the "milk" comment... cats can have milk, they are just lactose intolerant. I don't think it will necessarily kill them, but just make them sick. I like to give my cats Lactaid, which is milk minus the lactose (since I have it in the fridge for my own use as well)

Answer 3

Heres a great website for toxins, we give this to our clients:
http://peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1935&articleid=1029

Answer 4

you may not know but even giving too much milk is poisonous to cats

Answer 5

it's just our perceptions that some foods are harmful to cats. my cats eats anything. she even eats chips, chocolate, any fruits. why is it until now she's still alive. i think if some foods can harm my cat, she must be dead right now!

Answer 6

raisins, grapes, onion, garlic, and many types of house plant leaves.

Answer 7

there's also Tylenol. etc