♥Wednesday, December 31, 2008♥
Mummy saw this extract from a fellow blogger site today & decide to copy it on her blog so tat she can refer to it when she needs it..
Foods that you thought were sensible for your doggie may turn out to be harmful instead. Have a read at the list below (source: PetEducation) to learn more:
Baby food - Can result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources - Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food - Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine - Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts - Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings - Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins - Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron - Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Liver in large amounts - Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts - Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Milk and other dairy products - Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Mushrooms - Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) - Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anaemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons - Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Raw eggs - Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish - Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt in large amounts - May lead to electrolyte imbalances.
Sugary foods - Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Yeast dough - Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
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