ITEMS TO AVOID

Alcoholic beverages

Baby food



Bones from poultry, fish, other meal sources

Canned tuna (for human consumption)

Chocolate, coffee, tea


Cat 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 caffeine and theobromine that may affect the heart and nervous system

Generally too high in protein and fats

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 adult dogs are lactose intolerant and diarrhea may result if ingested. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

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