Food Dangers For Pets
We all like to feed our pups leftovers from the table. Unfortunately some of these foods might be dangerous to your dog or cat. This video explains which foods to watch out for that could make your dog or cat sick if ingested. Also learn how to pet-proof your kitchen just to make sure that they don’t sneak their paws into any chocolate or other harmful foods that might be within their reach.
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Pet Food Hates
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Who doesn't love chocolate? For many, it's a food of passion, but for dogs and cats, it's a food of poison.
Theobromine affects dogs similarly to way caffeine affects us, and that's the toxic ingredient in chocolate for the dog. So it causes hyperactivity, increased heart rate.
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Food Types
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We all know that dogs love meat, but fatty foods like roast beef, ham and hamburger are way too rich for Rover. They can cause pancreatitis.
Onions, salt, macadamia nuts, coffee and tea are all toxic. Chicken bones have long been a veterinarian's nightmare. Keep pets away from raw yeast dough. It can expand in the stomach, causing bloating and even death. And it goes without saying that booze and pets don't mix.
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Fruit
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Fruits like apples, cherries, plums, peaches and apricots are actually highly nutritious for pets. The stems and the pits, however, are a different story. They contain a cyanide-like compound.
If your pet accidentally swallows a whole fruit, call your veterinarian or animal poison control center immediately.
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Pet-Proof
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There are some simple ways to pet-proof your kitchen. For curious pets, use child-safe locks on fridges and cupboards. Sticky Paws will keep counter-cruising cats off kitchen counter tops.
To create a no-pet zone altogether, use an ultrasonic deterrent device like this one that attaches to a pet's collar. An undesirable sound keeps them away.
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Pets Tastebuds
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If you think your pet's discriminating tastebuds will prevent food poisoning, guess again. That's one safety feature nature has not provided them. That's why they need you to look out for them.
