I found a great article relating to food toxic to pets. There are 9 foods on the list.
1. Avocado: Avocado contains a toxin called Persin. Persin is a fungal toxin, not dangerous to humans, but can cause diarrhoea and vomiting in animals.
2. Onions,Onion Powder, Chives and Garlic: Can souse red blood cell damage and intestinal problems. The effects are worse in cats.
3: Grapes and Raisins: They can cause kidney failure in dogs.
4. Bones: Bones are a choking hazard and can splinter and puncture organs.
5. Chocolate, coffee and alcohol: Chocolate contains Methylxanthines. This can cause anything from diarrhoea to seizures and even death. Alcohol has the same effect as in humans but exaggerated and can cause erratic behaviour and aggression.
6. Artificially sweetened sweets: These products are sweetened with Xylitol and can cause liver damage and even death.
7. Foods with a high salt or oil content: Can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.
8. Uncooked Dough: Can swell (rise) in your pets tummy and can even rupture intestines.
9. Macadamia Nuts: Causes tremors, vomiting and fever.
You can find the article at:
http://www.animaltalk.co.za/website_dog_...ntent/817/
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