Dear Friends,
I thought this article important to share with you, especially with the
Holiday Parties coming on.
You might want to tell your party guests, please do not feed the four
legged bundle of love anything!
And you might want to share this article with all your friends and
Associates.
I had a friend who lost his loved pet, who simply did not know any of
this!
With Best Regards,
God Bless,
Alan
Plantation, Florida
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Chocolate, Macadamia nuts, avocados.these foods may sound delicious to
you, but they're actually quite dangerous for our animal companions. Our
nutrition experts have put together a handy list of the top toxic people
foods to avoid feeding your pet. As always, if you suspect your pet has
eaten any of the following foods, please note the amount ingested and
contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at
(888) 426-4435.
Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine
These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are
found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in
the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets,
methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst
and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and
even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk
chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while
baking chocolate contains the highest.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause
vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system
depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma
and even death.
Avocado
The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can
cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially
sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion, difficulty
breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may
even be fatal.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies. However,
they can cause problems for your canine companion. These nuts have caused
weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs
usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last approximately 12 to
48 hours.
Grapes & Raisins
Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these
fruits can cause kidney failure. In pets who already have certain health
problems, signs may be more dramatic.
Yeast Dough
Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet's digestive
system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach or intestines to
rupture. Because the risk diminishes after the dough is cooked and the
yeast has fully risen, pets can have small bits of bread as treats.
However, these treats should not constitute more than 5 percent to 10
percent of your pet's daily caloric intake.
Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones
Raw meat and raw eggs can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli
that can be harmful to pets. In addition, raw eggs contain an enzyme
called avidin that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which
can lead to skin and coat problems. Feeding your pet raw bones may seem
like a natural and healthy option that might occur if your pet lived in
the wild. However, this can be very dangerous for a domestic pet, who
might choke on bones, or sustain a grave injury should the bone splinter
and become lodged in or puncture your pet's digestive tract.
Xylitol
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy,
baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species,
which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to
hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include
vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to
recumbancy and seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be
seen within a few days.
Onions, Garlic, Chives
These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could
lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs
are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is
normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic
confirmation of Heinz bodies. An occasional low dose, such as what might
be found in pet foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but we
recommend that you do NOT give your pets large quantities of these foods.
Milk
Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme
that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based products
cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.
Salt
Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even
sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many
salty foods include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body
temperature, seizures and even death. In other words, keep those salty
chips to yourself!
Related Links
Top Pet Toxins of 2012
In 2012, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana,
Illinois, handled more than 180,000 cases about pets exposed to possibly
poisonous substances.
17 Poisonous Plants
Shopping for a little green to spruce up your home or garden? Be sure to
check out our list of the 17 most common plants that are poisonous to our
furry friends.
Foods that Can Hurt Your Dog
Most dogs love food, and they're especially attracted to what they see us
eating. While sharing the occasional tidbit with your dog is fine, it's
important to be aware that some foods can be very dangerous to dogs. Learn
which ones.
from
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets
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