| We're all guilty of it - giving in to those big begging | | | | many dogs and cats tend to be lactose intolerant. |
| eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table | | | | The consumption of milk and milk products by a |
| during dinner. Fido knows just how to get you to | | | | lactose intolerant pet creates a breeding ground |
| concede, and most of us justify that a little won't | | | | for bacteria, causing vomiting and diarrhea. |
| hurt, or we don't even think of the potential | | | | Bones |
| danger at all. But the truth is that human food can | | | | Bones, although commonly known as a great |
| be harmful to your pet, and in some cases, can | | | | treat for your dog, are potentially very dangerous |
| be fatal. It's important to know how certain foods | | | | for pets. Once eaten, bones can splinter and get |
| can be unsafe so that you can avoid them for | | | | stuck in the intestines, causing damage or fatality. |
| the sake of your animal. | | | | In most splinter cases, the bones must be |
| Here is how a few of some of the most | | | | removed surgically. |
| common "human foods" become harmful for pets: | | | | Other Common Harmful Foods |
| Chocolate and Other Human Foods Containing | | | | Other human foods to avoid when feeding your |
| Caffeine | | | | pet are: macadamia nuts, potato peelings and |
| Caffeine is one of the greatest culprits because it | | | | green-looking potatoes, rhubarb leaves, moldy |
| contains an alkaloid called theobromine. | | | | spoiled foods, alcohol, yeast dough, tomato leaves |
| Theobromine acts as a cardiac stimulant and a | | | | and stems, broccoli, and raisins or grapes. |
| diuretic, which in turn can cause a heart attack or | | | | Some human foods potentially cause only mild |
| other heart and nervous system problems in | | | | digestive upsets, while others can be fatal. |
| animals. | | | | Regardless of the level of danger, the best choice |
| Onions and Garlic | | | | for your pet is to keep him from any potentially |
| Onions and garlic are potentially harmful due to | | | | harmful foods in order to ensure his health and |
| the fact that both contain thiosulphate, which can | | | | safety. |
| damage red blood cells and cause anemia in cats | | | | So, the next time your pet looks up at you with |
| and dogs. Of the two, onions are the most toxic, | | | | those pleading eyes, show him you care by doing |
| as consumption of simply one serving by your | | | | what is truly best for him and feeding him only |
| pet could result in anemia. | | | | products meant for pet consumption. In the end, |
| Milk | | | | both you and your pet will be glad that you did. |
| Milk can harm your pet due to the fact that | | | | |