ITEMS TO AVOID
Alcoholic beverages
Baby food
Bones from poultry, fish, other meal sources
Canned tuna (for human consumption
Chocolate, coffee, tea
Dog food
Fat Trimmings
Grapes and raisins
Liver
Milk and other dairy products
Moldy or spoiled food
Mushrooms
Onions and Garlic (raw, cooked or powder)
Raw eggs
Raw fish
Table scraps in large quantities
Yeast dough |
MAY RESULT IN
Can cause intoxication, coma, and death
Can contain onion powder, which may be toxic to cats. May result in nutritional deficiencies if fed in large amounts
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system
Can lead to malnutrition as it lacks the proper levels of vitamins and minerals
Contains daffein and theobromine that may affect the heart and nervous system
If fed repeadtedly, mayt result in malnutrition and hear disease
Can ead to pancreatitis
Contain an unknown toxin which may lead to kidney damage
Large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity which affects muscles and bones
Some cats are lactose intolerant and diarrhea may result if ingested. Lactose-free milk products are available for cats
May contain multiple toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, and can affect other organs
Can contain toxins which may affect multiple systems in the body causing shock and resulting in death
Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions
Decreases the absorption of biotin (a B-vitamin) which can lead to skin and coat problems. May also contain Salmonella
Can result in a thiamine deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and, in severe cases, death. More common if fed regularly
Not nutritionally balanced and may contain onion, garlic, mushrooms. (see above)
Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines |