Regarding our furry companions, we are ready to spoil them to any extent with their favorite treats. Some of us even share our snacks with them, and it’s healthy (it’s a love language), but some toxic foods can be poisonous for your pal, so before you share a pack of snacks, it’s crucial to find which one is healthy and which one is not. 

So, here are the top and most common food that shouldn’t be given to your furry at any cost!

 

 

Chocolates:  

The most common treat we are used to giving everyone is chocolate, and without knowing its adverse effect on our furries, we feed it to them too sometimes, some furries love chocolates, but that doesn’t mean we should provide it to them. It contains a compound called methylxanthine, theobromine that is poisonous to cats and dogs. Even small amounts of chocolate can be harmful to your furry. Each chocolate contains different concentrations of sugar and cocoa, so the level of toxicity differs from one chocolate to another. 

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Hyperactivity 
  • Increased heart rate
  • Diarrhea 
  • Coma
  • Death

 

 

Dairy:

Dairy is something an Indian household can’t do without; even if you aren’t from India, it’s almost impossible to go without dairy for more than a day (not talking about lactose intolerant people). But as harmless as it may look, dairy is not suitable for your furries. Dairy, such as ice cream, yoghurt, milk, cheese, etc., can cause trouble for your cats and dogs because cats and dogs have a hard time digesting lactose. Cats are carnivorous animals, so dairy is not a good choice for your cat! 

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Allergies 
  • Itchiness 
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea 
  • Indigestion 

 

 

Onions and Garlic:

These vegetables are used in almost every meal in your household and are most likely lying around in your kitchen. And them being in practically every meal you cook makes every meal toxic for your furry. It’s poisonous to dogs and cats, but cats are more sensitive to it, although dogs can also face severe problems if they consume large amounts. 

Note: Your mom’s curry can be lip-smacking but not suitable for your furry. So, no curry for the furry!

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Breathlessness 
  • Muddy colored gums
  • Elevation in heart rate
  • Anaemia (as it damages red blood cells)
  • Death( if consumed in large amount)

 

 

Salt and salty treats:

It’s pretty standard for us to share a snack with our furry pal while eating a whole bag of chips to ourselves. Occasionally, one or two chips won’t hurt, but don’t make it a daily habit, as salt and salty treats in large amounts will take a toll on your furry’s health. It can even cause sodium ion poisoning, leading to frequent vomiting and seizures within 2-3 hours of consumption. In the worst-case scenario, it can even cause death, so make it your habit not to feed your furry from your pack of snacks. If you want to make them your snack time partners, get them a separate box of furry-friendly snacks!

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea 
  • Seizures 
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst

 

 

Alcoholic and carbonated beverages:

This one is a no-brainer. Alcoholic beverages also harm human health, so they should be avoided for your furry. To some, it may be absurd that this item made it to the list, but many party freaks feed their furries on alcoholic and carbonated beverages. This one goes out to all those party freaks who think their furries enjoy these beverages too. If you still want to keep your furry the primary guest of the party and enjoy drinks, there are plenty of dog and cat beers, which are safe and specifically designed for their health!

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Vomiting 
  • Bloating 
  • Indigestion 
  • Breathing difficulties 
  • Death

 

 

Human Medicine:

Many of us get worried and troubled when our furry is sick or in pain at the wrong hour of the day. Some give human medicine to them to calm or ease them when it is strictly mentioned at the back of the box as “Not for veterinary use.” It can make your furry pal really sick. All over-the-counter medicine should be kept out of reach of your dogs or cat and shouldn’t be given to them until and unless your vet prescribes it to you. Most pain-relieving medications contain ibuprofen which can be deadly for your furry! 

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Decreased appetite 
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea 
  • Stomach ulcers 
  • Kidney or liver diseases 

 

 

Raw meat:

It may seem okay to many of us because animals out in the wild feed on raw meat, but our furry is not wild. Also, it may not have a stomach like a wild animal. To cats, it may be acceptable to a certain extent because they are natural predators and can digest raw meat but even to them, it’s harmful. So giving raw or the so-called natural meat to your furry is a big no as it may contain pathogens and bacteria harmful to your furry’s gut health. So stick to regular cat/dog food to ensure good overall and gut health. 

 

Symptoms:

 

  • Indigestion 
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation 
  • Internal blockages
  • Infections

 

 

You are packed with knowledge about what to feed your furry pal and what not to. These were the top and most common things that shouldn’t be given to your furry at any cost. If by mistake you provide some of them to your pal, like any other medical emergency, rush to your vet immediately! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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