Dogs are typically more likely than cats to sniff out food bags. While not edible themselves, food bags, especially the mylar-type potato chip bags, cereal bags, and snack bags, can be a danger for pets.
A gastrointestinal obstruction is the bigger risk for dogs and cats that eat these fruit pits. The pits must be crushed or ground up to release the cyanide. For example, avocado pits, corn cobs, and bones can get stuck in your pet’s esophagus, stomach, or intestines.įruit pits in the Prunus genus of trees and shrubs, which includes cherries, nectarines, peaches, and plums, contain cyanide, but cyanide poisoning is rare unless your pet eats a lot of pits and chews them up. While not necessarily toxic, some food items can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction (a blockage in the digestive tract) if your pet swallows them.
Tobacco products (including e-cigarettes and their refills).Medicine intended for people or another pet, unless directed by your veterinarian ( for example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for people, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, may not be right for your pet and may even be harmful and the common pain reliever acetaminophen is fatal to cats).Caffeine (found in a lot of drinks such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks).Avocado (only mildly toxic to dogs and cats, but can be severely toxic, even deadly, to birds, rabbits, horses, and ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep).Alcoholic drinks and food products containing alcohol.As tempting as it might be to share your food or drink with your four-legged friend, please resist! Some of the more hazardous edible items include: Some food and drink items that you consider tasty treats may be dangerous for your pet. Knowing about these dangers can help you make your home a safer place for your pet. We all know to childproof our homes to keep young children safe, but what about “pet proofing” our homes too? Many edible and non-edible dangers for your pet may exist in or around your home.
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