When it comes to our pets we want to give them the best possible food and diet for their nutrition. At Savory Prime we have compiled this infographic guide to the 10 most toxic foods for pets.
Key Guide
Chocolate
Dangerous to: Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Rodents
Most people know that chocolate is dangerous to dogs. But why?
It contains theobromide, which damages a dog’s: Nervous System, lungs, kidneys and heart.
Chocolate with the most Theobromide:
- Baking chocolate or dry cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate
- Semi-sweet chocolate
- Milk chocolate
- White chocolate
Caffeine
Dangerous to: Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Rodents
An extension of chocolate, large amounts caffeine can be dangerous and even fatal for pets.
Most caffeinated products contain methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds.
Large doses can result in: Restlessness, Rapid breathing or panting, Health palpitations, Vomiting, and Tremors and Seizures
Milk
Dangerous to: Cats
This one may be more surprising – cats are actually lactose intolerant!
Most milk-based products cause…
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Digestive issues
Most pets have low amounts of
Lactose,
which helps break down sugars in milk. You can get a lactose or dairy-free substitute in most pet stores.
Macadamia Nuts
Dangerous to: Dogs
Symptoms usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last anywhere from 12-48 hours.
Macadamia nuts aren’t fatal, but just a handful of nuts can cause….
Weakness, Hypothermia, Joint Pain, Tremors, Vomiting
Onions & Garlic
Dangerous to Cats
Even small amounts of these foods can easily cause damage to your kitty, no matter what form they come in:
*Cooked *Raw *Powdered
Onion or garlic poisoning breaks down red blood cells, which leads to…
Anemia, Weight loss, and lethargy
Avocado
Dangerous to Dogs, Birds and rodents
Avocados contain Persin, which causes illness in most types of pets.
Persin is found in an avocado’s
*Leaves *Fruit *Seeds *Bark
It causes…
Congestion, Difficulty breathing, and fluid accumulation. Birds and rodents are most susceptible and can die from ingesting avocado.
Grapes & Raisins
Dangerous to Dogs
No one knows what makes Grapes and Raisins toxic to pets. However, only 4-5 grapes can make a dog extremely sick.
Short-term symptoms include:
Vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dehydration.
Long-Term Effects
Anuria, kidney damage, kidney failure, death
If you believe your dog has eaten grapes or raisins, it’s important to induce vomiting as soon as possible.
Alcohol
Dangerous to dogs, cats, birds and rodents.
Alcohol causes the same damage to pets it does to humans – but at a much faster rate.
Ethanol can cause rapid damage to:
Respiratory system, nervous system, blood acidity
Bones & Fat
Dangerous to dogs, cats, birds and rodents
Many people think throwing your pet a bone won’t harm them – they’d be eating it in the wild, after all. But these table scraps can be deadly for domesticated animals.
Fat or undercooked meat can cause digestive issues.
Small or brittle bones might
- Choke 2. Obstruct 3. Puncture dogs body
